International Canoe
3 Seasons
The International Canoe (IC) has a long narrow, light weight, fully decked hull easily driven through the water by it’s sailor balancing the ten square metres of sail area from a sliding seat which extends just over 2 metres from the centre line of the canoe. The sheer exhilaration of hiking off the end of an IC sliding seat, seeing that slim hull slicing effortlessly through the waves, is something that every canoe sailor just can’t get enough of.
IC sailors today continue a long tradition of choosing the latest technology to maximise the performance of their craft within an agreed international rule. Modern materials and building techniques enable an all up weight of 50 Kgs to be achieved on the 5.2 metre long hull. The restricted rule provides the opportunity for new designs and development.
In the world of canoe sailing, which is ever driving forward for improved performance, there are enthusiastic divisions representing canoe sailors who wish to sail one design variants of the international rule, easy home build one design IC’s and for those wishing ultimate power, a one design IC rigged with an asymmetric spinnaker. In the UK all of these divisions sail together at open events and National Championships. The historic Royal Canoe Club trophies for canoe sailing, the oldest being the 1875 Sailing Challenge Trophy, are still competed for annually at the National Championships.
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International Canoe Europa Cup 2019 - Final Day
Episode 1
International Canoe 'Masterclass' at the Europa Cup hosted by Club de Voile Hourtin Medoc. Six bullets for Rob Wood, Great Britain, from seven races sealed a stunning performance in France.
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International Canoe Europa Cup 2019 - Day Three
Episode 2
Day Three and three races for the International Canoe fleet at their Europa Cup. Robin Wood is dominating the regatta with four out of five race wins closely followed by Chris Hampe.
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International Canoe Europa Cup 2019 - Lay Day
Episode 3
Lay Day for the International Canoe sailors at the Europa Cup hosted by the Club de Voile Hourtin Medoc near Bordeaux. But Rob Bell talks through the various types of Morrison designs that are available to race.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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International Canoe Europa Cup 2019 - Day Two
Episode 4
The crickets went quiet when the IC sailors went on the water for their second day of the Europa Cup and the light winds started to increase. The Race Officials started count down to the start of Race 3 but a huge squall appeared knocking down the fleet like skittles.
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International Canoe Europa Cup 2019 - Day One
Episode 5
The International Canoe sailors who like to slide and glide, began their Europa Cup at Club de Voile Hourtin Medoc. The development IC's hit the front of the fleet with Brits, Robin Wood, Chris Hampe and Gareth Caldwell battling out for the podium places.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
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06:09Episode 6HISC - Whitsun Regatta 2019 - Sunday
Episode 6
Hayling Island Sailing Club certainly knows how to put on a Bank Holiday regatta - sun, waves, wind and a great social. UK Tasar Nationals, Flying Fifteens, I14s and a whole host of RS classes.
Video Producer: VR Sport Media
