SEIKO Speed Challenge – see who’s leading

Several teams registered and recorded their fastest times on Lake Garda during the 2009 Worlds.  To see who’s logged the fastest time – click on Events>SEIKO Speed Challenge.  All times verified by Velocitek Speed Pucks.  The next 2 events will also give opportunities to see who’s the fastest 49er sailor:  49er Europeans in Croatia Aug […]

49er WORLDS

OUTTERIDGE AND JENSEN RETAIN WORLD TITLE Nathan Outteridge has retained his world title with Iain Jensen as crew.  The duo sailed a conservative start in the medal race with a 5 point lead and confirmed their title by besting the fleet and finishing 2nd in the medal race.  The Sibello brothers slipped to 7th in […]

RACING CONCLUDES AT KIEL

Lennart Briesnenick-Pudenz and Morten Messmann of Germany bested the fleet of 50 49ers in Kiel, Germany to take the top of the podium.   For complete results click here    Current World Cup standings have also been updated on the >Events page>World Cup Standings.

GARDA TUNE-UP REGATTA

July 4-5, 2009 Campione del Garda  is open to 29er & 49er sailors.  The Notice of Race is published on the events section of this website.  For additional information contact Michele Monzini; michele.monzini@gmail.com

SEIKO SPEED CHALLENGE

The Seiko Speed Challenge will resume at the 49er Worlds in Garda in July.  Seiko and Velatura will support this challenge to determine the fastest 49er team.  For more information and details on how to register, go to the Events section of this website. Read information on the Seiko Speed Challenge here

ISAF ATHLETES COMMISSION – VOTING OPEN

The ISAF Athletes’ Commission elections for 2009 are now open (June 15-21) Peter Kruger Andersen has been nominated to represent the 49er Class & is automatically elected to the ISAF Athletes’ Commisssion for 2009-2013. Read the full Press Release here

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 […]