New Zealand selects 420 teams to compete at ISAF Youth Worlds
Twelve sailors will represent New Zealand at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships to be staged in Zadar, Croatia from 7-16 July this year.
Twelve sailors will represent New Zealand at the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships to be staged in Zadar, Croatia from 7-16 July this year.
Alexander Munro and Brad Moss (Male 420)
Gemma Jones and Verity Judge (Female 420)
Alex and Brad are fresh from having won the 2011 New Zealand 420 Nationals, whilst Gemma and Verity finished second overall and were the top place female team.
New Zealand has a proud history of success at the ISAF Youth Worlds which dates back to 1971. Over the history of the event kiwis have returned home with a total of 42 medals including 15 Gold, 15 Silver and 12 Bronze, and this year's team will be looking to increase that tally.
In preparation for the regatta the team will be involved in a busy schedule of training camps, domestic and international competition.
Final entries for the ISAF Youth Sailing World Championships must be made to ISAF by 15 April 2011. The Championship will take place in Zadar, Croatia from 7-16 July 2011.
More Information:
2011 ISAF Youth Worlds website
Yachting New Zealand website
New Zealand National 420 Class Association website
