Olympic Sailing - interesting paper

Remind me, how many times have the Chinese or Japanese medalled in a Finn?

Additionally, I’ve no axe to grind when it comes to Kite-surfing, but does the sport of racing them even exist outside of of the Pro circuit? As I understand it, there’s not that many sites on the coast where you can safely learn to do thiis, and I’m not aware of any inland lakes where you can do it (happy to be corrected). Are there any racing clubs? I’m looking forward to having a go at this, but if someone like me is not aware of racing opportunities, then how can it be ready for the Games?

Originally posted by Bootscooter Additionally, I’ve no axe to grind when it comes to Kite-surfing, but does the sport of racing them even exist outside of of the Pro circuit? As I understand it, there’s not that many sites on the coast where you can safely learn to do thiis, and I’m not aware of any inland lakes where you can do it (happy to be corrected). Are there any racing clubs? I’m looking forward to having a go at this, but if someone like me is not aware of racing opportunities, then how can it be ready for the Games?

Kind of difficult for them to race when they're denied access to the principal racing waters, Like every inland lake, reservoir or sailing club in the country.

But I'll say this, I've seen more Kites racing in my travels than ever I've seen a Finn in action, save the one time at that Forum Open meeting 5 years ago.

Edited by iGRF - 27 Mar 18 at 6:19pm

This was taken back in 2005, Kitercross, beat up wind, then jump obstacles on the downwind leg, no holds barred, just the sort of televisual crap they like.



Didn't see any Finns out there either, but then it was 5 years into the twenty-first century..

Edited by iGRF - 27 Mar 18 at 6:34pm

They had 6 women enter at their worlds last year (Steph was 4th).

Not quite got the momentum to justify kicking out an established class just yet.