Fantastic Sailing Condition for the 49erFX on Day 2
FX Results The 49erFX was second start for the day and they were able to get 3 races in quality sailing conditions. The wind was quite light as they headed out to the course but after only a brief delay the wind steadied and the three races were held in a building breeze up […]
Most of the Top Teams Survive Qualifying in the 49er
Mens Results Day 2, the final day of qualifying was a great day of sailing for the 49er fleet. Despite the tricky conditions yesterday that saw many top teams pick up a deep race, most of them sailed well enough to day to qualify for the gold fleet. All 3 qualifying fleets were […]
Morning show Day 2
Race Report Day 1 – Mario Cart Extreme
Day 1 of the SAP 49er & 49erFX European Championship started out looking like it would be a wonderful day of sailing. Then, right about the time of the first start a small squall rolled through leaving a vacuum in it’s wake that created chaotic winds for the sailors to manage. Today was the first day of […]
Evening Show end of day 1
Morning Show Day 1
Evening show and Day 1 Preview
Join the discussion with top 49er sailors Dylan Fletch and Julien D’Ortoli, 49erFX sailors Katja Iversen and Kate MacGreggor, and class president Marcus Spillane. Topics of discussion range from gate windward marks, the joint fleet, and general good fun.
The most wide open sailing championship in 2013!
The 2013 SAP 49er European Championships marks the first time all the contenders for Rio 2016 will face off against one another since London 2012… well, almost all. Conspicuous in his absence is Nathan and Goobs, who are off competing in the AC, and they won’t be back until the worlds in September. This championship is […]
49er Europeans 2013 – Media and Spectator Guide
The 2013 49er Class European Championships will be a wonderful championship for sporting fans. From July 2-7, 2013, the venue of Aauhus, Denmark, home base for Danish 49er sailors, is hosting the world’s best sailors and they are keen to defend their home waters. This championship is special for a number of reasons. The 49er […]
Top 49er and 49erFX Teams Tested in the Palma Theatre
The theatre style finish to the World Cup of Sailing in Palma produced spectacular racing. There was a 10 knot breeze and modest chop to start the day that built to 18 knots by the last races of the 49er fleet. The schedule called for 4 theatre races for the top 8 49erFX teams followed […]