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September 2021 News

DIEGO NEGRI AND FRITHJOF KLEEN ARE THE 2021 STAR WORLD CHAMPIONS

Championships | Worlds | - September 10, 2021
“It is unbelievable, a dream come true", commented a very emotional Diego Negri, who has been a three-time runner-up at the Star Worlds. "And today was a tough day with rain and clouds around. Towards the end the wind dropped a lot so I was really, really afraid that it would be…

Approved Self-Contained Digital Compasses for use in 2021

Announcements | Technical | - September 10, 2021
See the list below approved by the TAB (Technical Advisory Board) for clarification regarding STCR 31.2.6 (a)

Two bullets for Diego Negri and Frithjof Kleen on day four of the 2021 Star World Championship

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 09, 2021
It was a lovely summer day in Kiel this morning, and some great conditions awaited the 83 teams on the racecourse for some fantastic racing with 8 to 15 knots of steady easterly breeze. The splendid weather was letting everyone forget about how tough the competition is at the Star World…

Finally a race in Kiel at the 2021 Star World Championship. Austrian Hans Spitzauer and Christian Nehammer win in very light and difficult conditions

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 08, 2021
Day three of the 2021 Star World Championship in Kiel, Germany, started in a very similar way as the previous two. A very long wait ashore with the dreaded AP flag hanging low and lifeless on the notice pole until about 1pm, when it was lowered and a voice on the VHFs unbelievably called the 83…

Day two and still no racing in Kiel at the 99th Star World Championship

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 07, 2021
The high pressure system over Europe is sadly affecting the 2021 Star World Championship in Kiel, Germany. It’s almost ironic if you think the 83 teams are all so keen to get on the water after missing the Worlds last year for the pandemic.

No wind, no race on the opening day of the Star World Championship

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 06, 2021
The morning of the first day of sailing of the 2021 Star World Championship in Kiel, Germany, didn’t look promising. The usual chilly breeze blowing at the 1972 German Olympic venue didn’t welcome the 83 teams on their way to the boats. Soon the postponement flag was hoisted and it…

99th Star World Championship starts tomorrow in Kiel, Germany, epic sailing location

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 05, 2021
The curtains of the 99th Star World Championship have been officially lifted with the Opening Ceremony, tonight at the legendary 1972 Olympic Village in Kiel, Germany. A parade of the sailors with a flag bearer for each of the 18 nations represented by the 83 teams marked the opening of…

The sailing stars in Kiel, Germany for the 99th Star World Championship

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 03, 2021
An outstanding 86 teams coming from 18 countries have registered for the 2021 Star Worlds Championship in the iconic sailing capital of Kiel, Germany, that will take place from the 4th to the 11th of September during Kieler Woche, like in the old Olympic times. Most of those teams will…

ENRICO CHIEFFI, THE INNOVATOR

- September 03, 2021
Enrico Chieffi, at the age of 58, won the European Star Class title in Split together with bowman Nando Colaninno (aged 54). An exceptional result for an exceptional athlete and manager. Enrico Chieffi, currently senior advisor of the Nautor’s Swan shipyard, after being vice-president for more…

August 2021 News

2021 Star Class Annual General Meeting

Announcements | Technical | - August 31, 2021
Saturday, September 4, 2021

ERIK LIDECIS AND GREG SMITH ARE THE 2021 NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONS

Championships | North Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - August 21, 2021
The last day of the 2021 North American Championship started out with quite a long wait on the water for the 30 teams participating in it. The clouds covering the sky wouldn’t allow the breeze to fill in on the racecourse, but PRO Bruce Golison believed one race could be finished on the last…

N/A 2021: DOYLE/INFELISE DEFENDING THEIR LEADERSHIP AFTER THREE DAYS

Championships | North Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - August 21, 2021
Another 8-10 knots of breeze day in Newport Beach, California, for the 2021 North American Championship. And another two races sailed in great conditions for the 30-boat fleet of very passionate and talented Star sailors from all areas of the United States of America. Eric Doyle and…

N/A 2021: DOYLE/INFELISE LEAD HALF-WAY THROUGHT THE EVENT

Championships | North Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - August 20, 2021
Newport Beach put on a nice show on day two of the North American Championship 2021. The wind was blowing from 10-12 knots during both beautiful races for the 30-boat-fleet, all from the USA. It was a very eager fleet, so eager that the first start ended up in a general recall and…

North Americans 2021: A LIGHT WIND DAY TO START OFF THE COMPETITION

Championships | North Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - August 19, 2021
A light breeze day kicked off the 2021 Star North American Championship in Newport Beach, California. 7-9 knots from the south made it possible for the 30-boat fleet to finish the two races scheduled for the day, with two different winners, but an undisputed leader of the day. Eric Doyle and…

STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 STARTS WEDNESDAY IN NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA

Championships | North Americans | Championship | - Author: Rachele Vitello - August 17, 2021
A successful season for the International Star Class in 2021 continues this week with the North American Championship in Newport Beach, California, after two strong championships in Split, Croatia, for the Europeans and in Miami for the Western Hemisphere in the spring. 30 teams, 100%…

ISCYRA Announces Venue for 2022 World Championship - 100 Years

Championships | Worlds | - August 03, 2021
The 100th years of the Star Class World Championships will be held next year September 8-17, 2022 in Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA. The host for the event will be the prestigious Eastern Yacht Club.

July 2021 News

Update for Competitors

Championships | Worlds | Championship | - July 30, 2021
Information on: COVID protocol Arrival information Campsite information Parking for cars & trailers Social Events Map of venue Dear participants of the Star World Championship 2021, In the following letter we would like to give you further information about the World Championship 2021 in…

A touch of America’s Cup, Ocean Race and Olympics at Star World Championship

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Hermann Hell - July 22, 2021
Top line-up at the Star World Championship in Kiel: leading yacht designer, Ocean Race Europe winner, European champion and Olympians at the start. The Star Class World Championship returns to Kiel. After 1939, 1966, 1977 and 1993, the world's best keelboat sailors will compete in the state…

July e-starlights

- July 16, 2021
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Survey of Star Sailor Injuries

Announcements | Human Interest | Technical | - Author: Prof. Gerold and Lukas Holzer - July 15, 2021

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