49erFX Sailors Competing In Higher Gear
The twin regattas of the 2014 North American’s and Sailing World Cup of Miami kick off Saturday the 18th of January with one of the strongest fields in the short history of the 49erFX. More than 2/3 of the world’s top sailors have made the trek to Florida searching for high quality racing. The 4 year sprint to master […]
Accomodation in Helsinki
The venue for the Europeans is in Hernesaari, street address Hernesaarenranta. The area is close to downtown Helsinki and accomodation of different types is readily available. NJK has made deals with accommodation partners Radisson Blue Seaside and Hostel Academica: 1. Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, address Ruoholahdenranta 3, phone +358 20 1234 707 Room prices: Single […]
Fun & Social Sailing Leads Fleet Rejuvenation
The 49er class has always been a fun place to race, but with the recent blessing of adding the 49erFX, it’s really a great place to be! The whole atmosphere is much more social with a great balance of ambition passion, and spirit. The 49erFX has quickly become the most popular dingy for female Olympic […]
Where 49ers Flock for Winter
As cold temperatures settle over the northern hemisphere and the waters cool, 49ers flock South to train. The decision of when to go, who to go with, and how long to go for take time and careful deliberation. Teams must budget and plan within their means yet with no shortage of ambition. Winter is one […]
Allan Norregaard Announces His Olympic Future
As the 2013 season draws to a close the world of Olympic sailing is kicking into high gear. 2013, a post Olympic year, was a relatively quiet one, but going forward teams know that only a full push can results in the gold medal they all covet. Allan Norregaard, Bronze medalist in the 49er in […]
Uruguay se posiciona en primer lugar
El día dos comenzó poco más ligero que el primero, pero luego el viento cobró intensidad y se corrieron 4 regatas, con 10-14 nudos. El viento estaba muy oscilante y la presión despareja en la cancha de regata, por lo que se presentaron varias oportunidades para alterar las posiciones. Luego de que sus compañeros reconozcan que […]
La estabilidad, clave del sudamericano
Hoy se corrieron 3 regatas en Florianópolis con 12 nudos. El viento se acabó al final del día como resultado de un frente de lluvia. Esto significó que 11 de las 13 regatas pautadas se llevaron a cabo, dejando las últimas dos regatas para mañana, con un pronóstico de vientos leves una vez que pase […]
49erFX Down to Final Race – Crews Steering – Austrians Demolish in 49er
After 19 races in the first event 49er Intergalactic Championship of Rio, the final race was the decider for the 49erFX fleet was who beat who wins between Charlotte Dobson with Sophie Ainsworth versus Frances Peters and Nicola Groves. The sailors decided this morning that the final race of the championship would be a crew […]
Outteridge and Price Victorious At Home In Melboune
Australia dominated the skiff fleets at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne. A strong northerly breeze met athletes at Sandringham Yacht Club for the final day. With gusts over 20 knots there were thrills and spills aplenty on the Stadium course as fans gathered on the Yacht Club balcony to enjoy the spectacle. 49erFX In the […]
Intergalactics Kicks into Stride with AP Watching
Day 3 – Intergalactics of Rio Six races were held in the medal race area right in front of Flamenco beach on day 3 of the Intergalactic championships in Rio. The day was almost more notable, however as the associated press stopped by in the morning with almost a dozen reporters and organizers who were […]