Racing Underway in Gdynia at the 2027 Worlds Test Event
Gdynia, Poland – July 14, 2025 The Test Event for the 2027 World Sailing Championships officially kicked off today in Gdynia, Poland – a key moment for the Olympic sailing calendar as today also marks 3 years until LA2028. But with tricky weather and a forecasted storm, it was a slow start – just one […]
Kiel Week Closes with First Grand Slam Winners from Palma on Top again in Kiel!
Kiel, Germany – June 25, 2025 Kiel Week wrapped up today for the 49er and 49erFX with a perfect medal race day that crowned familiar champions and delivered drama right until the last leg. Over the course of the regatta, teams faced every weather condition imaginable—from light breezes and sunshine early in the week to […]
Kiel Week Kicks Off with Sunshine, Smiles, and a Festive atmosphere
Kiel Week has officially started today, Saturday, June 21st, and the vibe is unmistakably festive—this isn’t just business; it’s pure celebration. Sailors and visitors alike are soaking up the sunshine, enjoying bratwursts, spaghetti ice cream, games, prize wheels, lively restaurants, and drinks after racing. The atmosphere is relaxed but electric—exactly what you’d expect from one […]
The race to gold fleet was a slow burn
Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, “Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can progress to the gold fleet.” It took all day to get it done, but three good races for each fleet were conducted over a six-hour bake on the water. […]
49er FX Euro Cup 2025 at Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy
by Noah Fitzgerald 14 May 11:17 BST 10-11 May 2025 Skiff racing returns to Portland Harbour with tight battles and growing fleet numbers and energy The 2025 49er FX Skiff Euro Cup took place at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) over the weekend of 10-11 May, bringing together a mix of experienced […]
2026 Junior World Championships Set for Medemblik, Netherlands
The International 49er and Nacra 17 Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia in conjunction with the Dutch High Performance Sailing Class, proudly announces that the 2026 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes will take place in Medemblik, Netherlands, from July 19 to 26th, 2026. Why Medemblik? […]
USA and Belgium Shine in Skiffs at French Olympic Week
The final day of the 56th French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered action-packed Medal Races for the skiff and foiling catamaran fleets, under a steady 10–12 knot easterly and lively waves. After a week that tested sailors across every weather condition — including a fierce Mistral — it was the USA, Belgium, and Great Britain […]
“You only get it here” – Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation in Hyères
Day 3 “This was my first time in the Mistral, I like strong winds, but…it got crazy!” – Roos Wind “It was epic, just survival conditions – and the Ilca 6 are still out there!” – Nicholas Halliday “You know it’s gonna hurt like a m0£%@$*%£@!#, but you’ve just got to send it.” – Anna […]
Online Alert: Hyères Demands Patience Before the Mistral with Sunset Finish
The action all came in a flurry at the end of one of those days on the Med that are good for sunbathing but bad for racing. The Nacra 17s finished their third race just before the sun went down. With the most racing of the day, the shape of the 470, FX and Nacra 17 fleets began to look a little clearer, but […]
“Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères
Day 1 729 competitors 56 nations All 10 fleets on the water – 31 races Next Olympic generation shining The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d’Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. All ten fleets […]