Dansk dominans efter 1. kapsejladsdag i 49er og 49erFX J-VM
Stille regn bød sejlerne velkommen til 2014 SEIKO 49er og 49erFX J-VM’s første kapsejladsdag. Trænere og Race Officers var bekymrede for, om 49ernes farverige sejl ville komme til at pryde Aarhusbugtens vande, men det danske vejr artede sig, og til alles fulde tilfredshed blev alle førstedagens sejladser afviklet til tiden. Vejrforholdene bød på fralandsvind, fladt […]
European Medals designed by Jewelry Artist
Today I picked up the brand new medals for the 49er Europeans. They are worth winning! The medals are designed by famous Finnish jewelry artist and sculptor, Professor Björn Weckström. Björn started his career in 1958 after graduating from the Finnish Goldsmiths’ school. Now in his 70s, he is still an active designer and sculptor […]
Early Fee until June 13th
Remember to register for the Europeans at the latest on June 13th in order to qualify for the early registration fee. Sailors register here, and coaches here. Banktransfers and credit card payment are accepted. For any questions or comments please contact Patrick Andersson. Welcome to the Europeans and to Helsinki! Photo: Eero Lehtinen
Finnish GP series starts 7th-8th June
For the last few days we have had wonderful summer weather in Helsinki – as a matter of fact warmer than in most places in Europe. The Europeans Race Management team is busy preparing the two first Finnish 49er & FX GP series events, the second of which will be sailed on the Hernesaari courses […]
Frente Atlântica do Porto acolhe Europeu de Vela 2015
É com muito orgulho que a Douro Marina Sailing Academy powered by BBDouro anuncia a organização do Campeonato Europeu da classe olímpica 49er, em Julho de 2015. Os três municípios da Frente Atlântica do Porto esperam uma participação de 120 embarcações (classe 49er), tripuladas por dois velejadores, divididos em categorias feminina, masculina e open. O desafio […]
Want to join us in Helsinki?
Dear 49er Supporter, As you know, the 49er Europeans 2014 will take place in Helsinki, Finland 6th – 13th July. We have a strong organization to prepare and run the regatta. However, as you know, the more capable people there are in the organization, there are, the better the regatta will be. So, if you […]
Free Public Transport
Helsinki Region Transport, the organization responsible for public transport in Helsinki has granted all participants in the 49er Europeans free use of public transport in the Finnish capital. At registration sailors and coaches get a card that allows them to use buses, trams and metro (underground) within Helsinki without having to pay any fees. That card […]
Flota internacional corre en aguas olímpicas a 3 años de Rio
Las flotas de 49er y 49erFX están llegando a Rio para las primeras regatas en aguas olímpicas previas a los juegos de 2016. Este evento se denomina Intergalactic Championship en Río y contará con la presencia de los mejores equipos del mundo junto con la flota sudamericana. Los equipos tendrán la posibilidad de familiarizarse con […]
Perfectas condiciones en el primer día de Florianopolis
Los equipos de 49er y 49erFX terminaron el día sonriendo de oreja a oreja después del haber completado la primera jornada del Campeonato Sudamericano de 49er y 49FX 2013 sponsoreado por SEIKO. Los nueve 49er y tres 49erFX corrieron como una sola flota las 4 regatas con 12/14 nudos. Con pocas olas y agua tibia, […]
From the Europeans to Santander
Finnlines has given us the following quotation for transport Helsinki – Bilbao. There are normally departures from Helsinki each week. These prices should be about 25% below normal list prices. We will come back with more information on booking etc. If you have any questions, please contact us and we will forward them to Finnlines. […]