It was a glorious day on Lake Garda for the 34 crews from four continents who assembled for the National Open 470 regatta.

On the final days racing at the in Qingdao the Olympic sailing city lived up to its reputation as a notorious and unpredictable racecourse.

After a series of international sailing events that served as a basis for selection, the Slovenian Sailing Federation recognized three talented athletes for significant sailing achievements in the Laser Radial and 29er.

With a maximum of three races possible on the final day, the title of 2014 Formula Windsurfing World Champion is still not certain. Just one point now separates GBR-83 at the top and AUS-0 in second, and ARG-3 in third has narrowed the gap to just five points!

A record number of 588 Lasers made a pretty picture on Lake Garda for the Laser Europa Cup - Italy.

It was a high pressure day as the fleet moved into the stadium racing mode at the Land Rover Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao.

Racing began in China's Olympic sailing city at the Land Rover, Extreme Sailing Series Act 3 Qingdao, for the 'Double Star Mingren' Cup.

The Finn Senior and Junior European Championship gets under way this weekend in La Rochelle, France.