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Nick Dempsey won the 2009 RS:X World Championships after a stunning performance in front of his home crowd in Weymouth and then repeated the victory at the 2011 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta. Nick has a strong competitive record at home and will be looking to extend that run when the Olympics come to Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy as part of London 2012. A bronze medallist in Athens in 2004, Nick was narrowly denied a repeat of that success four years later in Beijing where he finished in an agonising fourth place. In September 2011, Nick was given the chance to shine again, as he was selected to represent Great Britain in the RS:X class at London 2012.
23.11.11
Start of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race: Team Volvo sailors Paul and Nick joined the crowds for the start of the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race in Alicante. Follow the nine month round the world race here http://www.volvooceanrace.com/en/home.html
27.10.11
Rigging tips for Windsurfers: Nick Dempsey gives rigging tips for windsurfera
27.10.11
What is Olympic windsurfing: Nick Dempsey, British Windsurfing legend, explains what is Olympic windsurfing.
27.10.11
Learning to gybe with Nick Dempsey: Learn to gybe with Nick Dempsey
27.10.11
Nick Dempsey Carve Gybing Tips: Nick Dempsey gives some top advanced Carve Gybing Tips
16.08.11
Pre Olympic Test Event 2011: One gold, two silver and a bronze for TVfl at the recent Weymouth and Portland International Sailing Regatta.
12.08.11
Nick Dempsey reflects on his silver medal: Nick Dempsey reflects on his silver medal at the Weymouth and Portland International Sailing Regatta, 2011
09.06.11
Nick Dempsey Sail for Gold: Two race wins for Nick Dempsey on his third day in Weymouth. We caught up with him after racing
13.04.11
Day 2 RYA Volvo Youth Nationals 2011: Check out all the action from the RS:Xs and the second day of the 2011 RYA Volvo Youth Nationals, HISC
02.12.10
Olympic Windsurfer turned Car Salesman: Check out our Olympic Windsurfer's thoughts on the super sporty Volvo C30. Maybe a new career awaits...
04.11.10
Top Gear For Top Sailors: Team Volvo for life sailors Nick Dempsey, Sarah Ayton and Saskia Clark swapped sails for wheels when they took part in the Volvo Pride day at Rockingham Speedway.
29.09.10
Nick Dempsey visits the Volvo RYA North Zone Championships: Nick Dempsey meets youth sailors at this championships
12.07.10
How to improve your Windsurfing: Current World Windsurfing Champion Nick Dempsey tells you how to get the best out of your time on your board!
This was taken from the second in our series of live web chats with Team Volvo for life athletes.
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12.07.10
How to start Windsurfing: RS: X World Champion Nick Dempsey answers your questions! This was taken from the live web chat with Nick on the 8th July.
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12.07.10
Nick Dempsey Web Chat: RS:X Windsurfing World Champion Nick Dempsey answers your questions!
22.06.10
Nick Dempsey plans to bring home gold in 2012: Windsurfing World Champion and Team Volvo for life sailor, Nick Dempsey bids to bring home a gold in 2012, learn more about his preparations.
08.04.10
Nick Dempsey wins World Champs: Nick Dempsey wins RS:X World Championships at Weymouth
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Olympic Bronze Medallist
Nick Dempsey won the 2009 RS:X World Championships after a stunning performance in front of his home crowd in Weymouth and then repeated the victory at the 2011 Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta. Nick has a strong competitive record at home and will be looking to extend that run when the Olympics come to Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy as part of London 2012. A bronze medallist in Athens in 2004, Nick was narrowly denied a repeat of that success four years later in Beijing where he finished in an agonising fourth place. In September 2011, Nick was given the chance to shine again, as he was selected to represent Great Britain in the RS:X class at London 2012.
Career Highlights
Jan 12 Gold Medal, Rolex Miami OCR, USA
Aug 11 Silver Medal, Weymouth and Portland International Regatta, GBR
Jun 11 Gold Medal, Skandia Sail for Gold regatta, GBR
Apr 11 Bronze Medal, Princess Sofia Regatta, ESP
Jan 11 Silver Medal, Rolex Miami OCR, USA
Aug 10 Bronze Medal, Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, GBR
May 10 Silver Medal, Delta Lloyd Regatta, NED
Aug 09 Gold Medal, RS:X World Championships, GBR
April 09 Bronze Medal, Delta Lloyd Regattas, NED
April 09 Bronze Medal, World Cup Series Hyeres, FRA
April 09 Bronze Medal, World Cup Series Palma, ESP
Sep 08 Silver Medal, Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, GBR
Mar 08 Gold Medal, HRH Princess Sofia Trophy, ESP
Sep 07 Gold Medal, Skandia Sail for Gold Regatta, GBR
Oct 06 Gold Medal, Sail for Gold Regatta, GBR
Aug 04 Bronze Medal, Athens Olympics, GRE
Interesting Facts
Date of birth:13 Aug 1980
Place of birth: Norwich
Currently lives: Weymouth
Class: Windsurf RS:X
Coach: Barrie Edgington
Started sailing at: Lakeside SC
Currently sails at: Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy
Best sporting achievement: Olympic bronze medal and World Champion
Personal highlights: Marrying fellow Olympian Sarah Ayton in 2008 and becoming a proud father in 2009
Career goal: An Olympic gold medal
Why windsurfing: Started windsurfing at the age of 7 and was hooked from then
Most influential person in career: Barrie Edgington (Team GB Windsurfing Barcelona Olympics)
Hobbies: Mountain biking, golf, mountain climbing and music
Charity: Nick is an Ambassador for “Windsurfing 4 Cancer Research”
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