Beijing 08 GB representatives: Iain Percy Andrew Simpson
The Star was designed in 1911 by Frances Sweisguth and made its first appearance at the Olympic Games in 1932, making it the oldest Olympic Class. It is a highly technical double-handed keelboat and requires both the helm and crew to be in tune with the boat. The 22ft open keelboat has a highly fragile and ultra sensitive rig, which needs the constant attention of the two crew. Many of the world's top sailors past and present have been involved in the Star Class.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 6.992m (22ft 7in)
Breadth: 1.732m (5ft 6in)
Weight: 671 kg (1479lb)
Type: Keelboat
Crew: 2
Designer: Francis Sweisguth
Year: 1911
Athens 2004 Olympic Results
Gold: Torben GRAEL and Marcelo FERREIRA - Brazil
Silver: Ross MACDONALD and Mike WOLFS - Canada
Bronze: Xavier ROHART and Pascal RAMBEAU - France
Sydney 2000 Olympic Results
Gold: Mark REYNOLDS and Magnus LILJEDAHL - USA
Silver: Ian WALKER and Mark COVELL - Great Britain
Bronze: Torben GRAEL and Marcelo FERREIRA - Brazil