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Semaine Olympique Française
The Semaine Olympique Française () is a sailing regatta organised in Hyères by the French Sailing Federation, whose 2023 edition is the 54th edition and open to women's ILCA 6, men's ILCA 7, mixed 470, men's 49er, women's 49er FX, mixed Nacra 17, men's and women's IQFoil, and men's and women's Formula Kite. In 2014, the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères became an event in the Sailing World Cup, and a regatta in La Rochelle took the name, Semaine Olympique Française La Rochelle. It is considered a major regatta by the Finn class and a spring classic by French newspaper ''L'Équipe''. Together with the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Allianz Regatta, and Kiel Week The Kiel Week () or Kiel Regatta is an annual sailing event in Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is considered to be one of the largest sailing events globally, and also the largest summer festivals in Northern Europe, ... regattas, Semaine Olympique Française is part of the Sai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyères
Hyères (), Provençal dialect, Provençal Occitan language, Occitan: ''Ieras'' in classical norm, or ''Iero'' in Mistralian norm) is a Communes of France, commune in the Var (département), Var Departments of France, department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regions of France, region in southeastern France. The old town lies from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Between the old town and the sea lies the pine-covered hill of Costebelle, which overlooks the peninsula of Giens peninsula, Giens. Hyères is the oldest resort on the French Riviera. History Hellenic Olbia The Hellenic city of ''Olbia'' () was refounded on the Phoenician settlement that dated to the fourth century BC; Olbia is mentioned by the geographer StraboIV.1.5 as a city of the Marseille, Massiliotes that was fortified "against the tribe of the Salyes and against those Ligures who live in the Alps". Greek and Roman antiquities have been found in the area. Middle A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiel Week
The Kiel Week () or Kiel Regatta is an annual sailing event in Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is considered to be one of the largest sailing events globally, and also the largest summer festivals in Northern Europe, attracting millions of people every year from all over Germany and neighbouring countries. Together with the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Semaine Olympique Française, and Allianz Regatta regattas, Kiel Week is part of the Sailing World Cup in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. Events Kiel Week is held annually in the last week in June, and opens officially on the preceding Saturday with the official ''Glaser'', followed by the ''Holstenbummel''. The "Soundcheck" is on the Friday before the official opening; it is a music festival across all the stages within the city. Kiel Week, ends with a large fireworks display at 11 p.m. on Sunday, fired from pontoons or the quays at the Howaldtswerke, visible all across the Bay of Kiel. There are also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Howlett
David "Sid" John Howlett (born 24 November 1951) is a British sailor. He competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics and the 1992 Summer Olympics. He went on to coaching supporting both Iain Percy and Ben Ainslie to Olympic Gold. In the 2013 New Year Honours The New Year Honours 2013 were appointments by some of the 16 Commonwealth realms to various orders and honours to recognise and reward good works by citizens of those countries. The New Year Honours are awarded as part of the New Year celebrati ..., Howlett was appointed an MBE for services to "sailing and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games". References External links * 1951 births Living people British male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Great Britain Sailors at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Finn Sailors at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Star Sportspeople from Wellingborough World champions in sailing for Great Britain Etchells class world champions J/24 class world champions Members_of_the_Orde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mauro Pelaschier
Mauro Pelaschier (born 29 April 1949) is an Italian sailor. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics and the 1976 Summer Olympics The 1976 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXI Olympiad () and officially branded as Montreal 1976 (), were an international multi-sport event held from July 17 to August 1, 1976, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Montreal .... References External links * 1949 births Living people Italian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Italy Sailors at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Finn Sailors at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Finn Sportspeople from Monfalcone Mediterranean Games gold medalists for Italy 20th-century Italian sportsmen {{Italy-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serge Maury
Serge Jean Maury (born 24 July 1946) is a French sailing (sport), sailor. He competed in the Finn (dinghy), finn class at the 1972 and 1976 Olympics and won a gold medal in 1972. He won the Finn Gold Cup in 1973 and placed third in 1971. References External links * * * * 1946 births Living people French male sailors (sport) Sailors at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Finn Sailors at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Finn Olympic sailors for France Olympic gold medalists for France Olympic medalists in sailing Medalists at the 1972 Summer Olympics Finn class world champions World champions in sailing for France 20th-century French sportsmen {{France-yachtracing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
