An exceptional fortnight at the London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition showcased the sport to the world and to thousands of fans that lined up on the Nothe Spectator area.
Showing the rewards of careful planning, preparation and execution in a sailing venue over 3000 kilometers from home, two Italian teams have won Gold medals in the Audi ORCi Offshore World Championship. This is the fourth time in ORC history that there has been an all-Italian sweep of Gold medals in the World Championship.
In an exciting finale to the London 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition Spain's Tamara Echegoyen overcame Olivia Price (AUS) 3-2 in a thrilling Women's Match Racing final played out in front of the Nothe spectator area.