Final Day Put Leaders Under Pressure in Miami
With a poor forecast, the prospects for racing were low, but enough wind filled in for an exciting three races in each class. Both the 49er and 49erFX fleets had clear leaders heading into the final day, with 11 and 14 point leads respectively, but first race blunders put each leader under pressure for the […]
Graels Take 5 of 7 Races on the Day!
Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, BRA 12, had an epic day on the water winning all 4 races held in the 2014 49erFX Seiko North American Championships. Bother Marco then went out and won his first ever international race! In fluky, shifty, and puffy conditions they had the magic to work through what ever the […]
How to get to Helsinki?
Dear Sailor, Please find attached a short description on how to get to Finland. As you can see, there are ferries from Germany, Sweden and Estonia. The ferry trip between Tallinn and Helsinki takes about 3 hours and consequently is the cheapest of them all. However, there is some driving to get there e.g. from Germany. […]
Tricky First Day for 2014 North American’s
There are more 49ers racing on continental USA than at any other time in the history of this class! With 30 49er and 30 49erFX racing in the North American champs, this year’s regatta is a huge challenge to the teams looking to take home some silverware. Adding to the challenge were the conditions today […]
49er Grand Prix Gdynia 2014 – Invitation
Polish 49er Class and City of Gdynia are pleased to announce the 4th edition of 49er Grand Prix Gdynia. We would like to invite all the 49er and 49erFX sailors just after the Europeans in Helsinki to visit Gdynia and take part in exciting event with lot of fun, great parties and competetive racing. 17th […]
49erFX Sailors Competing In Higher Gear
The twin regattas of the 2014 North American’s and Sailing World Cup of Miami kick off Saturday the 18th of January with one of the strongest fields in the short history of the 49erFX. More than 2/3 of the world’s top sailors have made the trek to Florida searching for high quality racing. The 4 year sprint to master […]
Accomodation in Helsinki
The venue for the Europeans is in Hernesaari, street address Hernesaarenranta. The area is close to downtown Helsinki and accomodation of different types is readily available. NJK has made deals with accommodation partners Radisson Blue Seaside and Hostel Academica: 1. Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, address Ruoholahdenranta 3, phone +358 20 1234 707 Room prices: Single […]
Where 49ers Flock for Winter
As cold temperatures settle over the northern hemisphere and the waters cool, 49ers flock South to train. The decision of when to go, who to go with, and how long to go for take time and careful deliberation. Teams must budget and plan within their means yet with no shortage of ambition. Winter is one […]
49erFX Down to Final Race – Crews Steering – Austrians Demolish in 49er
After 19 races in the first event 49er Intergalactic Championship of Rio, the final race was the decider for the 49erFX fleet was who beat who wins between Charlotte Dobson with Sophie Ainsworth versus Frances Peters and Nicola Groves. The sailors decided this morning that the final race of the championship would be a crew […]
Outteridge and Price Victorious At Home In Melboune
Australia dominated the skiff fleets at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne. A strong northerly breeze met athletes at Sandringham Yacht Club for the final day. With gusts over 20 knots there were thrills and spills aplenty on the Stadium course as fans gathered on the Yacht Club balcony to enjoy the spectacle. 49erFX In the […]