The Palma Wrap Up
Day 1 The light, unsettled breezes on the Bay of Palma presented a really testing opening day at the 49th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Iberostar. With a maximum eight race courses in operation, it was often the case that one Olympic fleet was struggling in next to no breeze while classes on the opposite side of […]
2019 Worlds To Be In Auckland, New Zealand
As many as 400 of the world’s best sailors will descend on Auckland, New Zealand, next year for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships. The event, which will be held at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club from November 29-December 8, 2019, will be an Olympic qualifier for countries who have not already secured […]
Magic Marine Resume as Official Clothing Partner of 49er and 49erFX
Supporting Skiff Sailors and Cat Sailors on the Road to Tokyo 2020 The International 49er Class and International Nacra 17 Class are delighted to announce their partnership with renowned sailing apparel manufacturer Magic Marine. Magic Marine is a favourite of numerous top sailors across the entire spectrum of the sport, and the partnership will see […]
49er and 49erFX in for 2024!
World Sailing announced today that it has put up for review the events represented by the 470 M/W, Finn, and RSX M/W. By choosing not to review the other 5 events; Laser/Radial, 49er/49erFX, and Nacra 17, these events will remain for the games in Paris. Further, for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17, the current equipment […]
49er, Nacra 17, and Laser Survive First Round of 2024 Process
World Sailing announced the meeting minutes of the Events Committee today with regard to event review for Paris 2024. The Events Committee recommendation is to put up for review the Finn, 470, and RSX, leaving the 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, Radial, and Laser as they are for 2024. Here is the paper outlining the voting and […]
Live Finals Preview for 49er and 49erFX
The 2018 Miami World Series is over for all but the top 10’s as racing on day 4 was deemed impossible due to high winds. The top 10 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 will race off for the final race live on Saturday January 27th, via youtube, starting at noon local time in Miami. The […]
Fantela Brothers Find Escape Velocity in the Light
For athletes looking to burst out of the blocks and vigorously shake off any holiday rust at the 2018 World Cup Series Miami, USA, the opening day was a struggle. The wind played hide and seek for all of the morning—tempting at least one race officer into starting a race that would eventually be abandoned—before […]
Top sailors head to Miami for the first test in 2018
Over 540 sailors, from 50 nations, will be competing in Miami, USA, for the second of four regattas in Sailing’s 2018 World Cup Series. From 21-28 January, some of the best sailors, including Olympic medallists and World Champions, will be competing across all ten Olympic events in Miami, giving their best to ensure a solid […]
49er Class Announcing 2018 European Championship
49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17, and Male/Female Foiling Kitesurf will compete for the 2018 European Championship in La Rochelle, France. These 5 progressive sailing events will wow the nautical French city one month before the first Olympic qualifiers. Together these 5 events represent some of the most dynamic athletes in sailing. These sailors push modern craft […]
U23 Championship an Early Preview to Paris 2024
The very best Junior 2 person sailing teams will be getting a preview of Paris 2024 as the U23 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Junior World Championship is set for the end of August 2018. Marseille will host the championship, and the Olympic racing six years later, giving sailors, officials, and fans a look at […]