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 […]
Champions Crowned at the 2025 Junior Worlds in Rungsted
The final day of racing at the 2025 49er & 49erFX Junior World Championship in Rungsted delivered one last burst of drama before rapidly deteriorating weather conditions brought the event to an early close. With building winds, heavy rain, and unpredictable waves across the Øresund, race officials successfully completed one final race before calling off […]
LA2028 Format: What Are We Trying to Achieve?
Sailing currently faces a critical challenge in the world of Olympic broadcasting. According to data from Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), sailing ranked very poorly among the 312 events in terms of broadcast coverage. This low visibility is not just a matter of interest — it threatens the future of sailing as an Olympic sport if […]
Resilience on Display as Qualifying Wraps in Challenging Conditions
With Day 3 offering little more than still skies and scattered clouds, the qualifying rounds of the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship came to a close. While the breeze may have taken a break, our sailors did anything but. Over the past few days, they’ve tackled everything from gusty winds and rain to frustrating […]
Rungsted Welcomes the World for the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship
Rungsted, Denmark – 30th of July 2025 Today, we proudly welcome 105 teams and 210 athletes from across the globe to Rungsted for the start of the 49er and 49erFX Junior World Championship 2025. Representing more than 24 countries, these talented young sailors have travelled far and wide — with some coming all the way […]
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 […]