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.

The Olympics are over, the water's been warmed and in 14 days' time the Paralympic Games will be underway.

Italy win the Nations' Cup: Team Trophy, whilst the individual medals are shared amongst nine different nations, as the EUROSAF Youth Sailing, European Championship draws to a close.

The most decorated Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie will be Team GB's flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games tomorrow.

Australian sailor Malcolm Page has been named to carry the Australian flag into the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics Games on Sunday night.

Australian Men's 470 sailors Mathew Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) lived up to their billing as pre-event favourites, taking second place in a nervy Medal Race to win gold.

Dror Cohen, Benny Vexler and Arnon Efrati have become the heart and soul of Israel's Paralympic Movement.

Damien Seguin will carry the French flag during the London 2012 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony.