Nacra 17 Worlds: Preview for the 2016 Olympics

Published on July 6th, 2015

Aarhus, Denmark (July 6, 2015) – After the winds failed to arrive yesterday at the 2015 Nacra 17 World Championship for the first day of qualifying, two races were completed today to commence the event. Qualifying will conclude tomorrow, with the Final Series taking place on July 8-10. Reigning World Champions Billy Besson and Marie Riou (FRA) top the rank, even on points with Vittorio Bissaro and Silvia Sicouri (ITA). The Nacra 17 is to be used in the Mixed Multihull event at the 2016 Olympic Games. Results.