CELEBRATING BRITISH DINGHY SAILING The UK’s international sailing success is the outcome of a process that begins locally...
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ritish dinghy sailing is the envy of the world. From our youngest sailors up to the pinnacle of Olympic sailing it’s a vibrant and modern sport encapsulating energy and success. And behind the achievements of every individual British sailor is a club, a class association, and the RYA, the framework which enables sailors to enjoy the sport at all levels from grassroots fun to world class performance.
Ruling the waves When Sir Ben Ainslie became the world’s greatest ever Olympic sailor at London 2012,
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clinching his fourth consecutive gold medal, it was an unforgettable moment for British dinghy sailing. Britain also celebrated silver medals going to 470 sailors Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark, Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell, Star sailors Iain Percy and Andrew Simpson, and windsurfer Nick Dempsey. And Britain won its first ever full Paralympic sailing medals. Helena Lucas took gold in the 2.4mR fleet while Alexandra Rickham and Niki Birrell in the Skud added a bronze to GBR’s outstanding tally from the Games. Supporting this success has been an unprecedented level of financial support from the National Lottery, plus sponsorship and the