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NAs VENUE CHANGED

Due to varying circumstances, the 49er North American Championships have been moved from February in Miami to August in Canada.  Full details are available on the events calendar.  Regatta is now scheduled for AUGUST 23-27 in Kingston, Ontario.

SAILING WINS OLYMPIC GOLDEN RING AWARD

Sailing won the The Best Sports Coverage by the Host Broadcaster “BOB” for the 2008 Olympic Games. The 49er Class can’t but feel an integral part with the exciting medal race that captivated audiences. You can read the full story here

CAMPBELL-JAMES AND ASQUITH WIN FIRST WORLD CUP

GBR London 2012 hopefuls Paul Campbell-James and Mark Asquith can’t wait to get back to Australia next year following an overwhelmingly successful month in the country, culminating with a resounding victory in the 49er Class at Sail Melbourne.  Across two weeks of international class sailing, Campbell-James/Asquith have not finished worse than second and in a relatively small, yet […]

New Carbon Mast – Interview with John Clinton

Carbonising the 49er It’s one of the fastest growing Olympic classes, with over 1000 yachts sailed in over 40 countries. The 49er is a One Design class known for its high performance, adrenaline pumping speeds.  And it’s only going to get better given the latest development in moving to a carbon rig.   Read an interview […]

Register Online Today for Rolex Miami OCR

Mandatory registration for US SAILING’s 2009 Rolex Miami OCR is now available online. All competitors and coaches must register online before January 19, 2009, as there will be no on-site registration. All women’s match racing teams or Member National Authorities (MNAs) must indicate their interest by registering before December 16, 2008. US SAILING’s 2009 Rolex […]

49er CONFIRMED IN 2012 OLYMPICS

The 49er was confirmed by ISAF in the high performance men’s dinghy category as equipment for the 2012 Olympic Games to be sailed in Weymouth, England.

SEIKO EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP

Seiko and the International 49er Class Association extend their partnership, and announce a new sponsorship of the 29erXX Class. Read more about the continued support of Seiko toward the 49er Class including Seiko Speed Record and inclusion of the 29erXX.  seiko