The ISAF Youth Worlds was first held in Sweden in 1971 and has taken place every year since. The 2012 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship in Dublin Bay, Ireland will celebrate the 42nd year of the event. Throughout its history, the ISAF Youth Worlds has visited over 20 nations, covering every continent, and over 100 different nations have competed. France is currently the most successful nation, winning the Volvo Trophy on a record 10 occasions and holding a record 62 medals: 20 Gold, 27 Silver and 15 Bronze.
Some Famous Faces of the Youth Worlds - Since the first event in 1971, the ISAF Youth Worlds has earned itself a unique place in the sailing calendar. It is renowned for providing the sailing world with its first glimpse of future sailing superstars. Fifteen of the sailors who won medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games are past medalists at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship.
Just take a look at some of these ISAF Youth Worlds medalists and see what they’ve gone on to achieve…
Russell Coutts (NZL), Youth Worlds Gold (1981) and Silver (1979) medal winner in the Laser. Now, Olympic Gold Medalist (Finn 1984) and three times America’s Cup winning skipper (1995, 2000, and 2003)
Ben Ainslie (GBR), Youth Worlds Gold (1995) and Silver (1994) medal winner in the Laser. Now, holder of one Silver (2006) and three Olympic Gold medals (2000, 2004, 2008)
Alessandra Sensini (ITA), Youth Worlds Bronze (1987) medal winner in the Mistral windsurfer. Now, the only woman to win four Olympic sailing medals (one Gold, one Silver and two Bronze)
Robert Scheidt (BRA), Youth Worlds Gold (1991) medal winner in the Laser. Now eight-time Laser World Champion, 2007 Star World Champion and four-time Olympic medalist (two Gold and two Silver)
Charlie McKee (USA), Youth Worlds Bronze (1981) medal winner in the Laser. Now, a two-time Olympic medalist.
For further information please go to the Official ISAF Youth Worlds Website
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