150 skiffs – 28 nations – 2 World Championship Titles
The wind required a bit more waiting today. Suppressed by the high heat yet registered this morning (30 °), the small breeze characteristic of the bay of Marseilles is creeps sheepishly in at 13:00. And it was time! In the starting blocks since 9:00 this morning the 300 sailors eagerly scan the horizon. For three […]
[Communiqué de presse] 150 skiffs – 28 nations – 2 titres de champions du monde
Le vent s’est fait un peu plus attendre aujourd’hui. Etouffée par la forte chaleur encore enregistrée ce matin (30°), la petite brise thermique, caractéristique de la rade de Marseille est timidement rentrée vers 13h00. Et il était temps ! Dans les starting-blocks depuis 9 heures ce matin les 300 navigants visaient l’horizon avec impatience. Depuis 3 […]
Double-Bullet Dominance and a Singapore Surprise Open the 49er Worlds
Day 1: Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships, Marseille, France It was a very light, tricky opening day to the Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships in Marseille, not the kind of day where anyone could have expected a particular team to dominate the racing. But with the 97-boat men’s fleet split three ways for […]
Sailors are Ready as the World Championships are About to Begin
2013 Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships Sept 23, 2013. Marseille, France. On the eve of the 17th 49er World Championship and 1st ever 49erFX World Championship, the city of Marseille eagerly anticipates a great battle. The 49er has 95 participants, the second highest total ever and the largest in a decade. This championship is […]
Journal de bord d’une novice (ou presque)
Championnats du Monde 2013 de 49er & 49er FX à Marseille – Jour 1 Voir les photos du jour 9h26, je gare mon scooter au pied de la corniche, d’où s’élève une douce brume de fin d’été. Dans la torpeur matinale, je cligne des yeux au soleil encore bas et j’enlève mon casque… « J’ai récupéré […]
Journal de bord d’une novice (ou presque)
Championnats du Monde 2013 de 49er & 49er FX à Marseille – Jour 1 Voir les photos du jour 9h26, je gare mon scooter au pied de la corniche, d’où s’élève une douce brume de fin d’été. Dans la torpeur matinale, je cligne des yeux au soleil encore bas et j’enlève mon casque… « J’ai récupéré […]
49er Votes To Recommend Theatre Style Racing for Rio
On Sept 22nd, after 12 months of testing and 3 years of preparation the 49er & 49erFX fleet have voted to recommend that Theatre Style Racing be used for the final of the 2016 Olympics in Rio. There was also overwhelming support for the scoring weight of the final day of the regatta be made […]
Will Women Get Their Chance in the Next AC?
The America’s Cup itself has been a breakthrough event for modern sailing and one that will be remembered as a turning point for our sport. Fast boats, fantastic coverage, a venue that delivers wind all day long, and a venue that puts sailing fans up close to the boats have all been break through. San […]
2013 World Championships – Can Anyone Knock Off the Favorites
Marseille, France is the host venue of the 2013 Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships. This championship has the largest attendance for the 49er since 2001, with over 96 49ers registered. Additionally, there are over 53 49erFX teams registered, so the Mediterranean Sea will be a buzz with skiff sailing action. Catch all the action […]
Red Bull Youth America’s Cup Delivers the Great Racing Sailing Needs!
At the half way point of the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup the sailing world is getting to see some exciting racing. With the America’s Cup racing proving to be a dud other than for watching the technology, it has been wonderful to see 2 days of excellent fleet racing. In 4 races there have […]