ILCA Sailing Articles
Nine Flag Bearers in Paris Showcases ILCA Class’ Global Reach and Universality
Originally Posted on EurILCA.og 28 July 2024 by Agustín Argüelles Marseille, France – The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony marked a historic moment for sailing as an Olympic sport, with 13 nautical athletes chosen as flag bearers. This breaks the previous record of 12 set at Rio 2016, making sailing the fifth most represented sport among…
From Olympia to Marseille: ILCA and the Journey of the Olympic Flame
Angoulème, France – Bridging ancient tradition with modern excitement, the Olympic Flame has embarked on its epic journey from the historic grounds of Olympia, Greece, to the bustling port city of Marseille, France where ILCA sailors will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games. The flame’s voyage begins in the birthplace of the Olympics, where it…
2023 African Continental Qualifier
The 2023 African Continental Qualifier is the continental sailing event held in Egypt that will provide the second opportunity (following the 2023 Sailing World Championships in The Netherlands) for sailors to qualify for berths at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Olympic qualification will be awarded to the two highest finishing and not previously qualified African…