Future sailing stars ready for ISAF Youth Worlds
Tessa Parkinson and Elise Rechichi (AUS) sailed the 420 together at the 2004 ISAF Youth Worlds in Gdynia, Poland winning gold. And four years later the girls picked up gold for Australia at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition in the Women's 470. This year's 420 sailors will be looking to emulate the Australians by picking up gold in the 420 at the 2011 ISAF Youth Worlds and will certainly have one eye on sailing the Women's 470 at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Tessa Parkinson and Elise Rechichi (AUS) sailed the 420 together at the 2004 ISAF Youth Worlds in Gdynia, Poland winning gold. And four years later the girls picked up gold for Australia at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition in the Women's 470. This year's 420 sailors will be looking to emulate the Australians by picking up gold in the 420 at the 2011 ISAF Youth Worlds and will certainly have one eye on sailing the Women's 470 at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
 Jordi Xammar and Joan Herp on their way to gold in 2010 |
 Australia's 420 girls' team in 2010 |
 Belgium's 420 girls in 2010 |
 Russian girls ready for a hoist |
| Photos: David Kneale/Volvo Ocean Race |
Thirty one girls' teams will sail in Zadar, Croatia in their bid for ISAF Youth Worlds 420 glory, with seven of these teams, either as same pairs or helm or crew returning are making a repeat appearance.
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