Sixty nations will be represented on the Bay of Arhus, Denmark when over 250 young sailors battle across seven events for the 2008 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship.
The championship provides not just the drama of intense, high-level international competition, but also a glimpse at the next generation of sailing stars.
After months of intense preparation, competitors can put behind them thoughts of training and qualification, school and exams, and focus solely on the world’s premier youth sailing event as well as the Volvo Trophy, which is awarded to the top-performing nation.
The opening races of the championship start on 12 July. The competition continues over the following six days with the final races to decide the 2008 titles on Friday 18 July. Racing is run to the highest international standards, with an International Jury chaired by ISAF International Judge Bill O’Hara ensuring fair play, and three International race officers working alongside the officials on the water. - Read more...
For more information visit: http://www.youthworlds2008.org/
