From foiling windsurfers and catamarans to traditional classes here’e everything you need to know about the Olympic Boats and Olympic Sailing Events at Paris 2024There have been many changes to the Olympic Sailing boats \u2013 or Olympic sailing classes \u2013 since the last, Covid delayed, Games in Tokyo, so what are the new Olympic Boats zipping around in the stunning Mediterranean weather in the Olympic sailing venue in Marseilles?
\nTwo of the new Olympic sailing events do not take place in boats at all, but are the Olympic Windsurfing and Olympic Kitesurfing events, which along with the Olympic Dinghy, Olympic Multihull, and Olympic Skiff events all fall under the \u2018Olympic Sailing\u2019 banner.
\nBoth the windsurfing and kitesurfing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will be zooming around out of the water on hydrofoils \u2013 as is the case for the Olympic Multihull, the Nacra 17 Catamaran.
\nOlympic Sailing in Paris 2024 runs from 28th July \u2013 8th Aug
\nThe 10 events that will take place in Paris 2024 will be:<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s Windsurfing \u2013 iQFOiL \u2013\u00a0NEW for 2024
\nWomen\u2019s Windsurfing \u2013 iQFOiL \u2013\u00a0NEW for 2024
\nMen\u2019s Kite \u2013 Formula Kite \u2013\u00a0NEW for 2024
\nWomen\u2019s Kite \u2013 Formula Kite \u2013\u00a0NEW for 2024
\nMen\u2019s One Person Dinghy \u2013 ILCA 7
\nWomen\u2019s One Person Dinghy \u2013 ILCA 6
\nMen\u2019s Skiff \u2013 49er
\nWomen\u2019s Skiff \u2013 49erFX
\nMixed Dinghy \u2013 470 \u2013\u00a0NEW for 2024
\nMixed Multihull \u2013 Nacra 17<\/p>\n
Paris 2024 Olympic Boats
\nParis 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 6 Race Day on 14th July 2023.
\nOlympic Windsurfer \u2013 IQFoil \u2013 Men & women
\nThe IQFoil is a windsurfing class selected by World Sailing to replace the RS:X for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Sailors competing in the IQFoil fleet may only use a single sail \u2013 a notable difference from many windsurfing events, where multiple sails sizes may be used. The sail size for the men\u2019s class is 9m2.
\nThe women\u2019s Olympic windsurfer features a slightly smaller sail than the men\u2019s class at 8m2. For both the men\u2019s and women\u2019s classes, the rider has a choice between using a hydrofoil or a conventional 68 cm fin, with the former being used in all but the lightest of conditions.
\nParis 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 6 Race Day on 14th July 2023.
\nOlympic Kitesurfer \u2013 Formula Kite \u2013 Women & Men
\nFormula Kite will make its Olympic debut in 2024 having been selected by World Sailing to effectively replace two Olympic Dinghy events. The class features a soft, foil kite and a board with a hydrofoil.
\nFor both men\u2019s and Women\u2019s fleets, the Formula Kite classes do not feature one-design kit, but instead competitors use their choice of approved production equipment. The International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) manages the class.
\nParis 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 3 Race Day on 11th July 2023.
\nOlympic Multihull \u2013 Nacra 17 \u2013 Mixed
\nThe first mixed class in sailing at the Olympics, the Nacra 17 must have one male and one female, though which role they take (helm or crew) is up to the teams.
\nThe Nacra 17 is a very high performance catamaran and now features hydrofoils allowing the boat to zip around above the surface of the water. It can be very fast and very difficult to control, which can result in races with many lead changes.
\nParis 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 6 Race Day on 14th July 2023.
\nOlympic Singlehanded Dinghy \u2013 ILCA 7\u00a0 (Men) + ILCA 6 (Women)
\nFormerly known at the Laser and the Laser Radial, the ILCA 7 (and women\u2019s ILCA 6) have the largest number of boats at the Olympic sailing regatta. The singlehanded dinghy is a one-design and all sailors are assigned an identical boat at the start of the competition.
\nThe women\u2019s singlehanded dinghy features the same hull as the men\u2019s class with a slightly smaller rig. As with the men\u2019s class, the athletes are assigned a boat at the start of competition.
\nParis 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 7 Race Day on 15th July 2023.
\nOlympic Skiff \u2013 49erFX (Women) 49er (Men)
\nThe high performance 49er skiff has wings on the side of the boat to increase leverage. Both the helm and crew trapeze from these wings at the same time to increase leverage further still. As a result the boats are fast and difficult to sail requiring a high level of athleticism.
\nThe 49erFX is one of the newest Olympic classes, having been introduced in 2016. The hull is the same at the 49er but the sails are smaller and set on a smaller rig. It still features the two wings and two trapezes and is just as challenging to sail as the 49er.<\/p>\n
Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Test Event, Marseille, France. Day 5 Race Day on 13th July 2023.
\nOlympic 2 Person Dinghy \u2013 470 \u2013 Mixed
\nThe 470 is a two person dinghy with one helm steering and a crew on the trapeze. for 2024 this has become a mixed event and, like the Nacra 17 must have 1 male and 1 female athlete, though what position they take is up to the crew themselves. Equipment is controlled but can be modified to a degree in order to better match the boat and sailors. Men and women compete in two different fleets for two different medals, though in the same type of boat.
\nHead over to our Paris 2024\u00a0Olympic Sailing page for more on the Olympic Sailing, Olympic sailing form guide, and Olympic sailing boats explainer.
\nArticle continues below\u2026<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWho looks set to win the Olympic Sailing medals in Paris 2024?<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCould Paris 2024 be one of the best Olympic sailing regattas yet? Hosted by a country truly passionate about sailing,\u2026<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOlympic Sailing explained: What you need to know to follow the racing<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSailing has been an Olympic sport since the first Olympiad in 1896 and has changed significantly over the years since.\u2026<\/p>\n
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From foiling windsurfers and catamarans to traditional classes here’e everything you need to know about the Olympic Boats and Olympic Sailing Events at Paris 2024There have been many changes to the Olympic Sailing boats \u2013 or Olympic sailing classes \u2013 … <\/p>\n