NOTICE TO MEMBERS
All teams are recommended to make themselves familiar with the latest Class Rule posting effective 01 June 2009 and in particular Class Rule C.10.3(a) (iv)). No event dispensation shall be given. A summary of the above mentioned rule: C.10.3 MAINSAIL (a) IDENTIFICATION (iv) The sail number shall be either: (1) If either of the crew has finished in the top […]
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
The World Council Meeting of the Int. 49er Class will be held at Riva del Garda at the World Championship meeting on Saturday, July 11. Resolutions to the Council shall be submitted by a National Class Association or a member of the Executive. These must be received in the 49er office by May 27, 2009. Please submit […]
HULL AND WING DATE APPROVAL
STATEMENT FROM INT 49er CLASS HULL and WING ASSEMBLY FROM THE NEW MOULDS As teams maybe aware the "use by date" of the current 49er construction tooling (hull, deck and wing moulds) has reached the critical stage. In order to provide identical hull and wing assembly’s the the builders have recently completed the new plugs […]
2009 EUROPEAN REGISTRATION OPEN
Registration for the 2009 European Championship to be held in Zadar, Croatia – August 29-September 5 is now open. Visit the website for complete information: www.49ereuropeans.org
PHOTOS FROM GARDA EUROLYMP REGATTA
See the latest photos from the Garda Eurolympic regatta held recently in Italy. Photo Gallery Photos taken by Roberto Vuilleumier
UPDATE ON CARBON RIGS
Read the latest in an update from Southern Spars on the 49er Carbon Rigs: Update May 09
2009 CLASS RULES NOW POSTED
The 2009 49er Class Rules are now approved by ISAF and posted on the Technical section of this website.
PREDICT WIND TO PROVIDE FORECASTING FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITORS
Organizers have announced a new partnership with PredictWind, specialists in worldwide wind forecasts. PredictWind will sponsor the entire competitive fleet by providing Professional subscriptions giving participants access to a revolutionary set of tools to pre-empt weather conditions. PredictWind combines sophisticated wind prediction technology with local topography maps to create the highest resolution marine forecast available. […]
WORLD CUP #5 – DELTA LLOYD
Follow the races for the next ISAF World Cup at www.deltalloydregatta.org May 27-31
ISAF ATHLETES’ COMMISSION – elections open
INTERNATIONAL SAILING FEDERATION (ISAF) INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR ISAF ATHLETES’ COMMISSION MEMBERS The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is inviting athletes to nominate candidates to represent their Olympic event on the ISAF Athletes’ Commission. www.sailing.org/athletes More information here