Everything you need to know about the ISAF Youth Worlds and Dublin Bay 2012.

Was the event ever run in Ireland before?

ISAF Youth Worlds never – but the precursor to the event the International Junior Regatta (IJR) was run in Ireland by the George in 1968.

Has Ireland won a medal before?

Yes in 1996 Laura Dillon & Ciara Peelo won bronze in the double-handed girls in Laser 2 at Newport USA. Ciara represented Ireland in Beijing Olympics.

How are the classes decided?

The classes to be used have been chosen by the organisers in consultation with ISAF, ISA and the boat manufacturers.

Can anyone enter?

No –You have to be nominated by your national authority - there is only one entry per class per country. See Qualification section

Will any competitors to go on to compete at London Olympics in 2012?

Yes most likely – last time four 4 competitors went straight from Aarhus to Beijing.

What are the age criteria for 2012?

Sailors must be under 19 on 31st December 2012.

Who provides the boats?

All the competitors are provided with new boats by the event organisers.

What happens to the boats afterwards?

It is hoped that as one of the legacies from the event the boats will be purchased locally through the work of the class associations and assistance of manufacturers.

Who are recent Olympians who won Youth World medals?

Russell Coutts, Ben Ainslie, Iain Percy, Robert Scheidt, Sarah Aryton, Nick Rogers, Chris Dickson.

Where will competitors stay?

All the competitors and coaches will be accommodated in the Royal Marine Hotel.

Where will funding come from?

The event will be funded from three sources – entry fees, state funding and sponsorship

Where will the organisers be from?

The organisation will be broadly based bringing together the best resources available from around the country – it will not be just Dun Laoghaire people.

How often is the event run?

Every year

Proximity to London Games?

There will be two weeks between the two events.