Portsmouth to host 2023 Olympic Formula Kite Class Europeans
Provisional dates are Saturday 16 to Sunday 24 September 2023
International Olympic class sailing events are rare in the UK . . . this will be only the second Olympic sailing class International event in the UK since 2015/16.
Adding to the occasion is that the Olympic Formula Kite class is a new event introduced for the 2024 Paris Games, where it will be the first Kite powered sailing event as well as joining the upgraded windsurfer event in featuring foiling boards.
With the next Games taking place in July 2024 this championship will be a major factor in the British Sailing Team selection process, and due to the relatively short time to the Paris Games, can be expected to attract a top-class international field of around 150 entries.
The event is to be organised and run by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) who are responsible for training and selecting the British Olympic Sailing Team.
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