Wild Day Pushes Top Sailors Up the Standings
April 2, 2014 – Sailing World Cup – Palma The 49er Gold Fleet was treated to a strong offshore wind today of up to 20 knots that threw crews around like it was their boss. Well, almost all the crews. Many of the favorites took advantage of the shifty and puffy conditions to march up […]
Solid Start to Qualifying in Palma
Both the 49er and 49erFX managed to get three races each on the first day of Qualifying in Palma. After an overcast start to the day, the clouds parted and a light sea breeze formed to allow racing to begin around noon on all courses. The 49er sailors had the majority of the fleet stuck […]
2014 Palma World Cup Preview – 49er & 49erFX
49er Preview The 49er fleet is massive this year in Palma, reaching the 80 boat capacity set by the organizers. Qualifying will be shear madness as the two 40 boat qualifying fleets will only have two days to sort themselves into the 25 boat gold fleet. If the forecast holds, and the qualifying is held […]
Office Space
Olympic sailing becoming ever more professional, the tweets of ‘another day at the office’ are heard increasingly. 2008 Gold medallist, Jonas Warrer, and 2012 Olympic Bronze medallist, Peter Lang, are really pushing the boundaries now. Not only are they working at sailing like it’s their job, they’re even dressing the part! This is not a […]
49er Class Pushes for Theatre Style Conclusion in Rio
Finals Day Format for 49er Racing Olympic and World champions overwhelmingly support 3-race proposal Objective To run three, single-point, 10 minute races in Theatre Style on Finals Day. This competition format adds value because it: Displays to fans and broadcast media the intensity, skill and beauty of 49er sailing. Showcases the sport’s best sailors in live […]
The Six Best Winter Training Videos of 2013-14
Olympic campaigning isn’t just about the gym and the water. There is also the creative component, and these talented sailors show some great creativity in these training videos. Check out these spectacular videos from this off season! GBR 96 – Dylan Fletcher & Alain Sign – Super Breezy Training Session GER 12 – Erik Heil […]
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 […]
49erFX As Open Class At Select Regattas
Important Notice – After the posting of this story, the Eurocup changed their minds and have restricted their events further. It’s long been a challenge to jump from any youth class straight into the 49er. With the introduction of the 49erFX, there is a now a natural bridge for youth and mixed teams to sail […]
Eight Best Theatre Style Races Ever Filmed (Including One You Didn’t Think Would Make the Cut)
It’s a new feeling for sailing fans get used to being able to watch Olympic racing live or nearly live. As such, we’re able to see the moments that make a difference. For years regattas have been won and lost for reasons only known to the sailors themselves. The 49er class hopes the world of […]