9 result(s) for yacht in Sport
Top Spots to Watch ‘Blue Ribbon' Race @ Balaton, 18 - 20 July
- 17 Jul 2024 4:29 PM
- sport
The Blue Ribbon (Kékszalag) sailing race is not only one of the most prestigious events in Hungary, it’s also a highlight on the European sailing calendar.
Video: International 'Blue Ribbon Regatta' at Balaton, 14 - 16 July
- 15 Jul 2022 10:15 AM
- sport
The Blue Ribbon Regatta has now been held over 50 times, much to the delight of sailing enthusiasts. The race is the largest event held by the Hungarian Yachting Association, and puts the skills, endurance and willpower of participants to the test.
Hungary Hosts Sailing & Windsurfing Championship At Lake Balaton
- 16 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
It is a special year for sailors and windsurfers in Hungary, as European and world championships will be held in two different locations at Lake Balaton, so there will be 155 sailing competitions and eight big regattas in Hungary this year. Hungarian Yachting Association (MVSZ) and Hungarian Windsurfing Association (MSZSZ) held a press conference together in Várkert Bazár on Tuesday, and they ...
Veteran Yachtsman Fa Completes Vendée Globe
- 10 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Veteran Hungarian yachtsman Nándor Fa has completed the 2016- 2017 Vendée Globe round-the-world race, finishing in eighth place. The 63-year-old Fa’s yacht Spirit of Hungary crossed the line with a time of 93 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes and 9 seconds. He completed the 50,130km distance with an average speed of 12.35 knots. Fa called his result the crowning achievement of his career.
Kékszalag – Europe’s Biggest Sailing Competition At Lake Balaton
- 15 Jul 2016 9:02 AM
- sport
The 48th Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Erste World Grand Prix, the biggest regatta in Europe, will be held on July 14 at Lake Balaton.
Balatonfüred To Host 2018 Dragon European Championship
- 26 Oct 2015 8:02 AM
- sport
Hungary’s Balatonfüred Yacht Club has been awarded the right to host the Dragon European Championship in 2018. The International Dragon Association voted unanimously on the 2018 championship venue at a general meeting in Paris, the Hungarian chapter said. IDA chief secretary Tim Pearson visited Balatonfüred, on the shores of Lake Balaton, in September and was very satisfied with the ...
Expat Charity Golf Tournament, 13 October
- 11 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
This year we invite “National Teams”, i.e. teams consisting of two players from the same country. All countries could be represented by more than one “National Team”. So, either persons register as a “National Team” or one person registers on an individual basis allowing us to form new teams. The tournament is open to all amateur golfers. The maximum handicap is 54. Places are limited to 88 ...
44thBlue Ribbon Regatta In Hungary At Balatonfured, 5 - 7 July
- 5 Jul 2012 10:55 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Yachting Association has been guiding and governing the Hungarian sailing life since 1929. The main competitions organized by the Association including international races (European or World Championships), national championships, big boat series or long-distance races including the international Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Round the Lake Competition are attracting more and more sailors ...
Hungary To Continue Olympic Legacy In London
- 4 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) has reportedly drawn up plans for a successful run in the 2012 London Olympics, members said. At the previous London Summer Olympics in 1908 Hungary achieved 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals (9 in total) and in the summer Olympics in London in 1948 it achieved 10 gold, 5 silver and 13 bronze (28 in total). This time MOB would like to achieve at least 30 ...
Top Spots to Watch ‘Blue Ribbon' Race @ Balaton, 18 - 20 July
- 17 Jul 2024 4:29 PM
- sport
The Blue Ribbon (Kékszalag) sailing race is not only one of the most prestigious events in Hungary, it’s also a highlight on the European sailing calendar.
Video: International 'Blue Ribbon Regatta' at Balaton, 14 - 16 July
- 15 Jul 2022 10:15 AM
- sport
The Blue Ribbon Regatta has now been held over 50 times, much to the delight of sailing enthusiasts. The race is the largest event held by the Hungarian Yachting Association, and puts the skills, endurance and willpower of participants to the test.
Hungary Hosts Sailing & Windsurfing Championship At Lake Balaton
- 16 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
It is a special year for sailors and windsurfers in Hungary, as European and world championships will be held in two different locations at Lake Balaton, so there will be 155 sailing competitions and eight big regattas in Hungary this year. Hungarian Yachting Association (MVSZ) and Hungarian Windsurfing Association (MSZSZ) held a press conference together in Várkert Bazár on Tuesday, and they ...
Veteran Yachtsman Fa Completes Vendée Globe
- 10 Feb 2017 7:00 AM
- sport
Veteran Hungarian yachtsman Nándor Fa has completed the 2016- 2017 Vendée Globe round-the-world race, finishing in eighth place. The 63-year-old Fa’s yacht Spirit of Hungary crossed the line with a time of 93 days, 22 hours, 52 minutes and 9 seconds. He completed the 50,130km distance with an average speed of 12.35 knots. Fa called his result the crowning achievement of his career.
Kékszalag – Europe’s Biggest Sailing Competition At Lake Balaton
- 15 Jul 2016 9:02 AM
- sport
The 48th Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Erste World Grand Prix, the biggest regatta in Europe, will be held on July 14 at Lake Balaton.
Balatonfüred To Host 2018 Dragon European Championship
- 26 Oct 2015 8:02 AM
- sport
Hungary’s Balatonfüred Yacht Club has been awarded the right to host the Dragon European Championship in 2018. The International Dragon Association voted unanimously on the 2018 championship venue at a general meeting in Paris, the Hungarian chapter said. IDA chief secretary Tim Pearson visited Balatonfüred, on the shores of Lake Balaton, in September and was very satisfied with the ...
Expat Charity Golf Tournament, 13 October
- 11 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
This year we invite “National Teams”, i.e. teams consisting of two players from the same country. All countries could be represented by more than one “National Team”. So, either persons register as a “National Team” or one person registers on an individual basis allowing us to form new teams. The tournament is open to all amateur golfers. The maximum handicap is 54. Places are limited to 88 ...
44thBlue Ribbon Regatta In Hungary At Balatonfured, 5 - 7 July
- 5 Jul 2012 10:55 AM
- sport
The Hungarian Yachting Association has been guiding and governing the Hungarian sailing life since 1929. The main competitions organized by the Association including international races (European or World Championships), national championships, big boat series or long-distance races including the international Kékszalag (Blue Ribbon) Round the Lake Competition are attracting more and more sailors ...
Hungary To Continue Olympic Legacy In London
- 4 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) has reportedly drawn up plans for a successful run in the 2012 London Olympics, members said. At the previous London Summer Olympics in 1908 Hungary achieved 3 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals (9 in total) and in the summer Olympics in London in 1948 it achieved 10 gold, 5 silver and 13 bronze (28 in total). This time MOB would like to achieve at least 30 ...