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Classes

 

There are ten sailing events represented at the Olympic Games that provide 50/50 gender split accross single handed, double handed and mixed gender events. The different classes represent a variety of sailing disciplines with each demanding different skill sets, from traditional dinghy sailing to skiffs, multihulls and high-speed foilng windsurfing and kiteboarding.

ILCA7

ILCA6


The ILCA 7, formerly known as the Laser, is a fiercely competitive singlehanded dinghy class. Australia has a remarkable track record winning the last four gold medals at the Olympic Games

The ILCA6 is the women's dinghy, and features a slightly smaller sail size. The ILCA tests sailors' tactical skills, endurance, fitness and decision making. 

iQfoil Men

iQfoil Women

Making its Olympic debut in 2024, the iQFoil is a fast, physical, and tactical windsurfing class combining the skills of traditional windsurfing with the cutting edge foiling technology. The men race on 8.5m sail. 

 

Similar to the men's event, this discipline features female windsurfers competing on hydrofoil boards, focusing on speed and agility. The women race on 7.5m sails.  

Formula Kite Men

Formula Kite Women

New for 2024, Formula Kite combines cutting-edge technology with athleticism and strategy at the fastest speeds. Kiters have multiple kite sizes to choose from to harness the wind. 

Women compete in this fast-paced class, which involves multiple short intense races over several days. Testing their power, endurance and who is willing to push the limit of speed.

49er

49erFX

A high-speed, two-person skiff that features three sails. The sailors manoeuvre with teamwork, balance, agility and quick decision-making

The women's skiff event features a slightly smaller rig than the men's 49er but requires the same level of skill, coordination, and athleticism

Mixed Nacra 17

Mixed 470

This mixed-gender event takes place on the fast foiling multihull, combining speed and teamwork to get the most out of the Nacra 17 whilst managing tactics and strategy. 

The 470 is the two person dinghy that has transitioned from two events of male and female to a mixed-gender event. The 470 challenges sailors both technically and tactically with a physical element wind is up.