Uruguay Streaks to The Top
Day 2 started out a bit lighter than Day 1, but then the breeze came in stronger and 4 races were sailed in 10-14 knots. Early, the course was left favored, but it squared back up as the breeze came in. There were long shifts and the pressure was spread unevenly about the course so there […]
Picture Perfect Condition on Day 1 in Florianopolis
The 49er and 49erFX sailors here in Brazil were smiling from ear to ear as they returned to shore after day 1 of the 2013 SEIKO 49er & 49erFX South American Champoionships. The nine 49er and three 49erFX raced as a single fleet for 4 races in 12-14 knots. Moderate waves and warm water meant […]
International Fleet to Race on Olympic Waters 3 Years Out to Rio
Fleets of 49er and 49erFX sailors are descending on Rio for the first major races on Olympic waters ahead of the 2016 games. This low-key events is called the Interglactic Championships in Rio and will feature top teams from all over the world with the South American fleets. Teams will get a chance to familiarize […]
International Fleet to Race on Olympic Waters 3 Years Out to Rio
Fleets of 49er and 49erFX sailors are descending on Rio for the first major races on Olympic waters ahead of the 2016 games. This low-key events is called the Interglactic Championships in Rio and will feature top teams from all over the world with the South American fleets. Teams will get a chance to familiarize […]
Deutesch 49er drehen Baywatch video
Die deutschen 49er und 49erFX haben ihrer Kreativitaet freien Lauf gelassen und vor der Welteisterschaft in Marseille das Baywatch Intro neu interpretiert. The German 49er and 49erFX teams are the tightest squad of 49er sailors on the planet. There is a huge fleet of both 49er and 49erFX sailors stemming from their massive 29er youth […]
Redo of Baywatch by the German 49er Sailors!
The German 49er and 49erFX teams are the tightest squad of 49er sailors on the planet. There is a huge fleet of both 49er and 49erFX sailors stemming from their massive 29er youth system. Ahead of the 49er Worlds they certainly enjoying the beautiful surrounds of Marseille by reviving the Baywatch into Video!.. The Hoff […]
Redo of Baywatch by the German 49er Sailors!
The German 49er and 49erFX teams are the tightest squad of 49er sailors on the planet. There is a huge fleet of both 49er and 49erFX sailors stemming from their massive 29er youth system. Ahead of the 49er Worlds they certainly enjoying the beautiful surrounds of Marseille by reviving the Baywatch into Video!.. The Hoff […]
Understanding the Format for the 2013 World Championships
The 2013 SEIKO 49er and 49erFX World Championships will consist of 6 racing days, Sept 24-29. The first 3 days are for qualifying, the next 2 days are the semi finals, and Sept 29 is the Finals. This post is to discuss the details of each part of the regatta. These sailors will be pushed […]
World Day 2 – Competitions Round Up
Day Two Round Up Yet again, the wind was light in Marseille today! After a slight postponement, the boys were sent out to get 3 races on the board. Being tracked today were the Red fleet in the 49er and the Blue fleet in the 49er FX. We saw some really close racing, in tricky, […]
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 […]