Intergalactics Kicks into Stride with AP Watching
Day 3 – Intergalactics of Rio Six races were held in the medal race area right in front of Flamenco beach on day 3 of the Intergalactic championships in Rio. The day was almost more notable, however as the associated press stopped by in the morning with almost a dozen reporters and organizers who were […]
Garbage in Water Ruins Racing in Rio
Day 2 – Intergalactic Championship in Rio Fantastic Conditions The sea breeze kicked in early on the Olympic waters of Rio. By the 1:00 pm start line 10-14 knots of wind filled the Olympic race course and the days racing started on time. More than half of the worlds top 10 49er sailors are racing […]
Interesting Day Sailing In Rio
The first day of the 2013 Rio Intergalactic had conditions very similar to what sailors can expect at the Rio Olympics. There are two options for the breeze here in Rio, it can be right or left of the sugarloaf and today it was left. The only difference between today and what we expect at the […]
Interesting Format Twist for First Intergalactics
10 of the best 49er teams and 4 of the best 49erFX teams face off in Olympic waters to test themselves and the race course 2 years out from the games. Teams from Britain, Austria, Ireland, Germany Denmark, have joined the Brazilian teams in a training camp and regatta to get comfortable with the area. […]
Both Fleets Tight After Nice Opening Day in Melbourne
49er Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen (AUS) enjoyed a positive return to the 49er at ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne showing the expertise and precision that won than a comprehensive Olympic gold over a year ago. In a 12-boat fleet the Australians were dominant and opened up their first ISAF Sailing World Cup regatta […]
¡Nuevos campeones de Sudamérica!
El día 4 del Campeonato Sudamericano 2013 transcurrió sin mucha actividad. La flota estaba ansiosa por correr las últimas 2 regatas pero el viento no cooperó. La lluvia y las nubes no permitieron la entrada del viento y esto hizo que el comité de regatas no tenga más remedio que concluir la regata. Por primera vez en […]
Ferry Offer to 49er Europeans Participants
The Finnlines ferry company offers 49er Europeans participants special prices on the routes they operate. One of the most convenient ways to arrive in Helsinki is by ferry from Travemünde. You just drive your car on the ferry and some 28 h later you arrive in Helsinki. Travel period: 23.06.-20.07.2014 Booking period: until 31.03.2014 1.Sweden-Finland […]
New Champions of South America!
Day 4 of the 2013 South American’s was uneventful. With the fleet anxious to get their final 2 races in, the wind did not cooperate. Finally, some breeze came through but then was stamped out by another light rain shower and the race committee had no choice but to abandon the day and conclude the […]
Consistent Sailing the Key At South American’s
Day 3 – South American Championships in 49er & 49erFX Three races were held in Florianopolis today in 12 knots of breeze that died out as a rain front came through the course at the end of the day. That means 11 of the 13 scheduled races have been completed leaving the final 2 races […]
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 […]