SOUTH AMERICANS WON BY FONSECA/GRAEL
A small but competitive group of sailors representing 4 countries competed in the recent South American championship held at Yacht Club Punta del Este, Uruguay, December 10-12. Brazilians Andre Fonseca with Marco Grael crewing, won the Championship besting local Uruguyans Santiago Silviera and Phillipp Umpierre with Chileans Pablo Herman and Luis Felipe Herman with the […]
FIRST 49ER YOUTH WORLDS
Travemuende Week next year will feature a new race for the Olympic skiff The 122nd Travemuende Week, taking place over 22-31 July next year, will feature the first ever World Youth Championship in the 49er. The aim of this new competition is to create a stronger bond of the juniors with the Olympic class. As […]
SAILGROOVE VOTES 29er/49er WORLDS BEST REGATTA FOR 2010
SailGroove has given the final award to the combined 29er & 49er Worlds held in the Bahamas January 2010 as the best regatta of the year! You can view the “Best of 2010” video on Channel 49er and view photos & videos of the event on Channel 49er as well. Congratulations!
AUSTRIANS WIN 1st WORLD CUP
Nico Delle Karth & Nicolaus Resch of Austria won stage 1 of the ISAF World Cup series that began in Melbourne. 2nd on the podium were Kiwis Peter Burling and Blaire Tuke followed by Americans Erik Storck and Trevor Moore. Photo: Jeff Crow. Full results can be found here Next up: Rolex Miami Olympic Classes […]
49ers & EXTREME SAILING SERIES
Extreme Sailing Series announced today an 11-month, 9 event global circuit that continues to change the way sailing is seen. The 9 Acts cover North America, Europe, Arabia & Asia and will use open-water racing with high octane "stadium" racing. Eight 49er teams will be part of the "support act" over the season. For more information click […]
WORLD CUP #1 UNDERWAY
The start of the 2011 World Cup is underway – downunder. Sail Melbourne is hosting the ISAF World Cup. Check daily blogs, photos and results here
OUTTERIDGE/JENSEN WIN AUSSIE NATIONALS
Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen won the 2011 49er Nationals but not without a fight from New Zealanders Peter Burling & Blaire Tuke. The 16 boat fleet had a range of conditions testing their abilities all around the course. Also in a debut, the 29erXX Aussie Nationals were held alongside with a last race leader […]
NORTH AMERICANS LAUNCH NEW SITE
www.49erNA.org is your one stop for fleet info in North America. Find out about teams, training, racing, logistics and classifieds! Combined with the 49erNA Facebook page, you can find everything you need about 49er’s in North America. Be sure to check in often for updates and content On the main site, it is basically a […]
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA
49er Class photographer Fried Elliott has captured some of the great shots of 49ers and 29ers from Bahamas, Spain & Poland in his 2011 calendar. While not exclusively all skiffs, it’s a great tribute to sailing. Order yours here
PERTH INTERNATIONAL REGATTA UNDERWAY
Follow the action from downunder at www.perth2011.com photos, videos, results & live blogs 49er results