North Americans 2012
The Notice of Race for the North American Champs, Aug 17-22 to be held in Kingston at the CORK regatta can be found here The Canadians will also be held in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, July 20-22 can be found here Kingston Yacht Club will host a spectacular event – one not to be missed!
Kieler Woche 2012
Schadewaldt/Baumann take lead in Kieler Woche 2012 34 teams in the 49er showed up to compete in the World Cup event in Kiel, Germany. Results can be found here
49er Grand Prix – Gdynia
We would like to invite you all 49er sailors for 49er Grand Prix Regatta in Gdynia on 10th -13th of July. 49er Grand Prix Gdynia 2012 is not the standard sailing format. There will be short-course, close to shore to promote the 49er class and sponsors. Racing will be only part of the good fun! […]
Sail For Gold
A wild & wooly Skandia Sail 4 Gold is underway – click on the photos for a slideshow of the action so far. Photo credit: onEdition {gallery}2012SS4G{/gallery} Final Preparations are underway for sailors preparing for the Olympic Games this August and the last chance regatta before the venue officially closes before the Games. 39 entries […]
Father of the 49er
Francis (Frank) Dewer Bethwaite passed away this morning after a very short illness. Frank was considered the Father of the International 49er Class and was instrumental in getting the 49er to where it is today. Most visitors to Bethwaite Design would have had the honor of meeting Frank. He would usually be working away […]
49er Worlds 2012
OUTTERIDGE AND JENSEN WIN WORLDS! The 2012 49er World Championship opened today in Zadar, Croatia. Follow along website The 5 remaining Olympic spots have been earned by Bermuda, Canada, Greece, Italy and Japan. Videos are also on Channel 49er Practice Race Video Video Day 1 Video Day 2 Video Day 3 Video Day 4 Final […]
DYEN/CHRISTIDIS WIN HYERES WEEK
Frenchmen Manu Dyen and Stephane Christidis eeked out a win 1 point in front of Australians Outteridge and Jensen in Hyeres this week in epic conditions. With no medal race held, the standings held after 9 races. The fleet continues on to the World Championships to be held in Zadar, Croatia, beginning May 5-13. […]
DELTA LLOYD DATE CHANGE
Please note the shortened dates of the Delta Lloyd regatta – 49ers are now 3 days. Full Press Release
Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia Underway
89 teams have shown up in Palma to battle it out. Check the latest results below and follow along on the 49er Facebook page. Regatta website 49er Results
Delta Lloyd Regatta
ISAF World Cup: Registration is now open for the Delta Lloyd Regatta to be sailed 22-26 May in Medemblik, NED. This year the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. Registration link Accommodation link