Four Dutch teams in the 49erFX FINAL in Lelystad, Holland

It looks like sailing in your own country is giving an extra boost. Four Dutch teams have reached the final in Lelystad. Dutch guys Bart Lambriex and Philiper Meijer have won the qualifications. They only twice didn’t reach the top 10. Daniel Bramervaer and Floris van der Werken had a rough start this week. They had two bad […]

Germany and France having multiple teams in the 49er FINAL

The 49er teams have sailed ten races. The following seven teams have reached it to the finals. FRA – Erwan Fischer, Thibault Julien – 46 points GER – Tim Fischer, Fabian Graf – 55 points ESP – Martin Llena, Santiago Alegre – 71 points AUS – Harry Price, Harry Morton – 76 points GER – […]

Dutchies are leading at the Junior Worlds in Lelystad

On the second qualifying day in Lelystad, there was more wind. We all know that more wind is equal to more sailing. Both classes have sailed four races today. 49erFX In the morning, the 49erFX class started out on the water. The Dutch guys Bart Lambriex en Philip Meijer were the most constant team of the day. […]

A great first day in Lelystad, Holland

It’s been a great day of sailing in the Bataviahaven of Lelystad, Holland for the first day of the 2016 Junior World Championship in 49er and 49erFX. Although there was not always enough wind, the weather was lovely with lot’s of sun and 25 degrees. In the morning the 49er’s left the shore for the […]

Opening Ceremony 2016 Junior World Championships 49er/49erFX

Tonight, the 2016 Junior World Championships 49er/49erFX has been officially opened by John van den Heuvel (Alderman of Lelystad) and of one our competitors. First, Leo Becker (chairman Dutch 9er class) talked about the event, her volunteers and partners: Magic Marine, Apollo Hotels and Resorts, Lelystad, Province Flevoland and the location, Bataviahaven Lelystad. Tomorrow, on […]

NEWSFLASH – New Zealand win 49er Gold, Australia silver, Germany bronze

For Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (NZL), the Medal Race was a victory lap, the Kiwis having won the 49er Men’s gold medal with two races to spare after dominating the 20-boat fleet at Rio 2016 over the past week. The unstoppable Kiwis dominated today’s Medal Race just as they have dominated the 49er fleet […]

NEWSFLASH – Brazil wins 49erFX gold by 2 seconds from New Zealand

NEWSFLASH – Brazil wins 49erFX gold by 2 seconds from New Zealand The crowd on Flamengo Beach went wild as Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze (BRA) won gold by just two seconds from Alex Maloney and Molly Meech (NZL) in a nailbiting final run to the finish. New Zealand took silver and bronze went to […]

Brits – Aussies – Germans Vying for 2 Medals in 49er

No 49er gold medalists have ever repeated their feat, and that record stays in tact for Rio 2016.  With Peter Burling and Blair Tuke already a lock to secure their first ever Gold medals, t’s the silver and bronze that will be up for grabs today.  The 49er medal race sets up with a little […]

49erFX Medal Race Marks Historic Moment for Skiff Sailing

Sailing leapt into the entertainment age at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 with the introduction of the 49er skiff.  Modelled on the 18 foot skiffs of Sydney Harbor, the 49er was an open skiff at that time and could be sailed by both men and women.  It ultimately became male dominated due to the overpowered […]

Grael veleja pelo ouro em frente à Praia do Flamengo

A dupla Brasileira Martine Grael e Kahena Kunze lideram a flotilha de campeãs antes da última regata das Olimpíadas Rio2016. Após 12 regatas há quatro duplas ex-campeãs mundial empatadas nessa disputa pelo ouro na classe 49erFX. Não havia como escolher uma favorita antes do início das regatas e estavam certos! Das oito duplas que tinham […]