Foto copyright Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race
Foto copyright Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race
Foto copyright Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race
Foto copyright Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race
Foto copyright Dave Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race
Fuente info ISAF
10 July 2009, 4:00 pm
Runners and Riders At The 2009 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship
Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2009
Buzios, Brazil
The world's top young sailing talent is gathered in Buzios, Brazil for start of racing at the 39th Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship on Saturday 11 July - take a look at the formbook before racing gets underway.
The Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship, open to competitors who do not exceed the age of 18 during the calendar year of the event, represents the undisputed pinnacle of youth sailing. Entry is restricted to one boat per nation, per event, so the sailors have already had to win through their national qualification series to earn their place in Brazil. The competition takes place across seven events and running parallel to this is the Volvo Trophy, awarded to the top-performing nation at the championship.
So just who are the crews expected to challenge for the title over the coming seven days? The Youth Worlds always throws up plenty of surprises, but nevertheless here’s our guide to the formbook looking ahead to the start of racing.
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