Day: July 27, 2021

Olympics 2020

Roble, Shea (49erFX) and Muller (Finn) Start Strong in Enoshima

July 27, 2021

Cover photo: Steph Roble (East Troy, Wis.) and Maggie Shea (Wilmette, Ill.) on their first day of competition at the Tokyo 2020 Games. July 27, 2021 All photos © Sailing Energy / World Sailing … Enoshima, Japan – 7/27/2021 – By U.S. Sailing – With the addition of the 49erFX skiff and Finn heavyweight dinghy fleets to the sailing action off Enoshima, Japan, American sailing fans were able to watch three additional U.S. athletes competing near the front of their fleets at Tokyo 2020. Stephanie Roble (East Troy, Wis.) and Maggie Shea (Wilmette, Ill.) opened their Olympic careers in the […]

Olympics 2020

Evening report: Whacky races make for a day of Special FX

July 27, 2021

Cover photo: Turkey’s Alican Kaynar enjoyed a dream start to Tokyo 2020, the Turkish sailor winning both races in the Finn on the first day of their competition. All photos © Sailing Energy / World Sailing … Enoshima, Japan – July 27, 2021 – By World Sailing – The excitement kicked up a gear on the third day of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Sailing Competition as the women in the 49erFX Skiff put on a display of high speed boat handling and fast-thinking tactics. The wind was gusting and shifting wildly for the courses close to shore, although the breeze dropped […]