| Spain and Brazil triumph in difficult conditions |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(25-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - Appalling weather conditions forced the final day of sailing in the International 420 World Championships to be abandoned today. Having viewed the race area, the Principal Race Officer made a quick decision that the lack of visibility and strong winds presented a potential danger, and with winds gusting over 50 knots by late morning his caution was soon justified. |
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| Shifting winds shake up fleet |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(25-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - The shifting conditions continued at Hayling Island Sailing Club today, unsettling the fleets at the 420 World Championships. Marks needed to be relaid due to the changeable conditions on twenty two occasions, with the result that each of the three sets of races took place on a substantially different course. |
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| Brazilian ladies consolidate lead |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(23-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - Another windy day at the 420 World Championships at Hayling Island saw Brazilian pair Isabel Flicker and Laura Zanni consolidated their lead in the Ladies Championship with another impressive performance. |
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| Shifting sailing conditions challenge 420 Worlds sailors |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(22-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - Unpredictable wind conditions challenged the sailors on the third day of racing for the International 420 World Championships at Hayling Island. The generally south-westerly wind shifted considerably under the clouds and, with gusts of up to 20 knots, the choppy sea and changeable breeze provided demanding conditions. |
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| Spanish win team racing |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(21-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - Today the Francis Mouvet Team Racing Championship provided a fresh challenge for the sailors assembled at Hayling Island for the International 420 World Championships. |
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| Perfect weather at second day of 420 Worlds |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(20-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - The second day of the International 420 World Championships saw perfect sailing weather continue at Hayling Island Sailing Club in Hampshire. |
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| German ladies take charge |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(19-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - After the men’s flights had cleared the way, the International 420 Ladies World Championship commenced in perfect sailing weather. |
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| France take early lead |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(19-7-2003) 420 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - With bright sunshine and a southerly wind of about force 3-4, the first day of the International 420 World Championships at Hayling Island Sailing Club, got off to a good start. |
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| Practice race preparation |
| HAYLING ISLAND, UNITED KINGDOM-(18-7-2003) 470 World Championship |
| Hayling Island, United Kingdom - With measurement now in its final stages, the teams are in full preparation for the main event. 146 boats are competing for the honours this year. |
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