2025 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior European Champions Crowned in Sferracavallo

Sferracavallo (Palermo), 9 November 2025 – The 2025 Junior European Championship for the Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX classes came to an exciting close today at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo, following four days of high-level competition that tested both skill and strategy across varying weather conditions. The final day began with an AP postponement due to […]

2025 Junior European Championships Kick Off in Sicily

The 2025 Junior European Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, FX Open and Nacra 17 classes are set to begin today in Sferracavallo, Sicily, Italy, bringing together the next generation of Olympic sailors for four days of high-intensity racing at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo. Racing begins with the Practice Race and Competitors’ Briefing on November 5, followed […]

Cagliari 2025 Worlds: A Spectacular Showcase for Olympic Sailing

The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships in Cagliari, Italy, concluded with an action-packed final day that demonstrated the high-performance excitement of Olympic-class sailing. From breathtaking racing conditions to world-class coverage, the event was a triumph for athletes and fans alike. World-Class Coverage Justin Chisholm of Yacht Racing Life praised the event for […]

Sick Performance by Norway in the FX

Norway has taken the top spot in the women’s skiff at the end of day two of the 49er FX World Championships. Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland have taken a two-point lead from the Spanish team who were on top at the start of the day. But there’s only four points splitting the top […]

All you need to know about the 2025 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championship

What’s on and Where is the Fleet The 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Championships is on from October 7-12, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. This is the fleets first visit to Sardinia and the monthlong preparations have been impeccable. Crystal clear waters, fantastic winds and temperatures of the air and the sea above 20 […]

Rebecca Netzler Officially Retires from 49erFX Sailing, Ending Olympic Campaign

After years of dedication, Rebecca Netzler has officially retired from the 49erFX class and will no longer campaign for the Olympics. Netzler leaves behind a stellar career, highlighted by a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside Vilma Bobeck and a World Championship title. Her journey has inspired countless sailors and elevated women’s sailing […]

Sailing Towards LA 2028: 2026 World and European Championships Announced

The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes are excited to announce the venues and dates for our two major championships in 2026 – the World Championship in Quiberon, France, followed by the European Championship in Eckernförde, Germany. Both events will be key milestones on the road to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, as the world’s […]

The Four Point Race Gaining Support Among Classes

As World Sailing continues to debate and discuss how to address the format component of the LA Olympic Regatta there have been some clear points of departure from how things have been done in the past. The Olympic broadcast environment is competitive and the TV product is what funds the games. The Format Working Party […]