Speedsters lead on day 1 of Volvo Europeans
49erFX: Junior World Champions show skiff ladies the way Vilma Bobeck and Malin Tengstrom (SWE) became contenders as the 2019 Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships opened The young Swedes, who won the Junior World Championship in 2018, today showed how in heavy weather, they are contenders with the world’s best. “We suspected […]
Closest 49er Fleet In History Prepare For Volvo European Championships
The 2019 Volvo Europeans, to be held in Weymouth from 13-19 May and include the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra17, is set to be one of the tightest 49er events in history. Returning to the waters which hosted the 2012 London Olympic Games sailing regatta, any one of twenty teams from around the world have the proven ability to take their place on the top step of the podium.
Dutch 49erFX Olympic Selection set to Highlight 2019 Volvo Europeans
When the 49erFX fleet joins the 49er and Nacra17 for the 2019 Volvo Europeans, amongst the battles for Olympic selection will be the defending World Champions. Bekkering/Duetz, (NED) who look to keep their Tokyo 2020 campaign alive. At the recent Hempel World Cup Series event in Genoa, the Olympic classes were plagued with extremely light […]
Chesil – the Most Famous Beach We Have Ever Cleaned
The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors assembled again ahead of the 2019 Volvo European Championship to spend some time cleaning up a local beach to the club we were at. Joined by our partners for the Europeans, the RYA and Volvo Car UK, our partners in sustainability Parley.tv and The Final Straw Solent, we […]
Kiel Week and the 49er Class to produce English Language Broadcast for 2019
The biggest regatta in on earth will be coming to you in English in 2019. For the past number of years, Kiel Week, the regatta and sailing festival that is unequalled the world over, has produced an excellent live broadcast of the racing. For 2019, via the 49er youtube channel, it will now also be […]
RYA AIMS TO SET NEW SUSTAINABILITY STANDARDS AT VOLVO 49er, 49erFX AND NACRA 17 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
The Volvo 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championship will mark Plastic Free Day with a beach clean as part of its commitment to sustainability. Sailors, coaches, support staff and members of the public are invited to join the beach clean at 5pm on May 8 at Chesil Beach, close to the regatta venue of […]
Risor Ready to Host Junior Worlds
The world’s best junior sailors (U23) in the fastest Olympic boats are taking Risør, Norway for the summer. The first week of July, sailors from all over the world come to Risør to compete for the 2019 Junior World Championship. About Risør The event will take place at the core of Risør center where the […]
Elation, Redemption, and a Reboot for Wins in Genoa
Hempel World Cup Series Genoa delivered the first three medals as Dutch, Australian and Spanish sailors claimed titles in the 49erFX, 49er and Nacra 17. Odile van Aanholt and Marieke Jongens (NED) won the 49erFX Medal Race, moving up two places to win gold before Australian brothers David and Lachy Gilmour sealed the deal in […]
Scene set for 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Medal Races
The scene has been set for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Medal Races at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa following the conclusion of fleet racing in the Italian city. The fifth day of competition in Genoa saw a long awaited 6-9 knot steady western breeze arrive, ensuring that 41 of 42 races were completed. […]
Hat-trick puts Dutch 49erFX team in pole position – turns Tokyo Qualification upside down
Odile van Aanholt and Marieke Jongens (NED) snapped up a hat trick of race wins in the 49erFX to propel themselves into pole position at the Hempel World Cup Series event in Genoa, Italy. Hitting the top of the 49-boat 49erFX fleet holds special relevance for van Aanholt and Jongens as the event is the […]