Snapshot of Santander
The historic port city of Santander lies along the northern coast of Spain in the Cantabria region, and will be host to the 2017 Sailing World Cup Final June 4-11. This will conclude the series, following Miami and Hyères, and will be a key regatta for 49er Olympic campaigns. With an oceanic climate, Santander offers […]
May 49er Sailing as told by Instagram
1. Group training in Manly, Australia by @brady_I_sailcoach 2. Ghost sailing by @katyamatrioshka via @matrioshkasailing 3. Time to fix the hair on Lake Garda, Italy by @lorenaabicht 4. Drone shot in Groomsport, UK by @sixnineonemedia 5. The light wind perch in Melbourne, Australia by @mattrobertsclifton 6. Hitting that wave crest in London, UK by @sastidey […]
Next Polish Crew Gearing up for Santander
Finishing top 10 at two of the biggest international 49er regattas of 2017, Dominik Buksak and Szymon Wierzbicki are a Polish team on the rise. They placed 8th in Palma and Hyères and are focused on the next step – the Sailing World Cup Final in Santander. This team trains off the northern coast of Poland […]
Get to Know Austria’s Bildstein and Hussl
Q&A with Benjamin Bildstein and David Hussl (AUT) 1. Where are you from and when did you start sailing? We are from the western part of Austria. Benjamin lives close to Lake Constance, where he started to sail. His father sailed catamarans and also both his brothers sail. David lives near Innsbruck, except for only […]
Spotlight on Aruba
Qualifying for the medal round at their first Sailing World Cup in the 49er FX class, Odile van Aanholt and Nicole Van der Velden are a Caribbean force to be reckoned with. This new young team has come together to represent the Dutch island of Aruba, north of Venezuela and west of Curaçao. Odile, born […]
Sibling Rivalry Overridden in 49er/FX Racing
The thought of sailing with a sibling can be less than appealing for some, but it is a frequent source of pairing in 49er sailing. From the Argentinian Lange brothers to the Norwegian Agerup sisters, there are multiple teams at the highest level of 49er/FX sailing composed of siblings. Competing in the same sport (or […]
April 49er Sailing as told by Instagram
1. Birdseye view in Anapa, Russia by @zholobova.official 2. Ready for takeoff in Hyères, France by @ben.bildstein 3. Quality nosedive in Santander, Spain by @ivan.bulaja 4. High speed motion shot in Weybiza Harbour, UK by @hannah_mills_sailing 5. Exploring acrobatics in Palma de Mallorca, Spain by @carstensennils (Photo – Lars Wehrmann) 6. Hull going MIA in Cádiz, […]
SAP Sailing Changes Post Regatta Routines
Post regatta, the next step for most sailors is to review, analyze, and improve performance based on what they recall from the races. Post World Series in Hyères, France, however, sailors are now examining every detail of each race within their own boats and relative to each competitor, courtesy of SAP sailing analytics. SAP analytics […]
Ready for Hyères – French FX Team Reintroduce Themselves
As the 2017 Sailing World Cup approaches, 49er and FX teams are gearing up for tough competition in Hyères, France. The question is…who is ready for Hyères? The relatively new French FX team, Lili Sebesi of Guadeloupe and Albane Dubois of Lille, France have answered the question. “Yes, we’re ready for Hyères! And we’re looking […]
Four Dutch teams in the 49erFX FINAL in Lelystad, Holland
It looks like sailing in your own country is giving an extra boost. Four Dutch teams have reached the final in Lelystad. Dutch guys Bart Lambriex and Philiper Meijer have won the qualifications. They only twice didn’t reach the top 10. Daniel Bramervaer and Floris van der Werken had a rough start this week. They had two bad […]