May 49er Sailing as told by Instagram
1. Group training in Manly, Australia by @brady_I_sailcoach 2. Ghost sailing by @katyamatrioshka via @matrioshkasailing 3. Time to fix the hair on Lake Garda, Italy by @lorenaabicht 4. Drone shot in Groomsport, UK by @sixnineonemedia 5. The light wind perch in Melbourne, Australia by @mattrobertsclifton 6. Hitting that wave crest in London, UK by @sastidey […]
Next Polish Crew Gearing up for Santander
Finishing top 10 at two of the biggest international 49er regattas of 2017, Dominik Buksak and Szymon Wierzbicki are a Polish team on the rise. They placed 8th in Palma and Hyères and are focused on the next step – the Sailing World Cup Final in Santander. This team trains off the northern coast of Poland […]
Reserve Your 49er Timepiece!
Together with our Timing Sponsors Spinnaker Watches, we are releasing a limited edition regatta racing watch. This timepiece has been customised for the sport of professional and competitive sailing. A silicon band reduces weight while offering extreme durability, a screw down crown ensures for an impermeable timepiece and a high visibility colour scheme helps to operate […]
Get to Know Austria’s Bildstein and Hussl
Q&A with Benjamin Bildstein and David Hussl (AUT) 1. Where are you from and when did you start sailing? We are from the western part of Austria. Benjamin lives close to Lake Constance, where he started to sail. His father sailed catamarans and also both his brothers sail. David lives near Innsbruck, except for only […]
Spotlight on Aruba
Qualifying for the medal round at their first Sailing World Cup in the 49er FX class, Odile van Aanholt and Nicole Van der Velden are a Caribbean force to be reckoned with. This new young team has come together to represent the Dutch island of Aruba, north of Venezuela and west of Curaçao. Odile, born […]
Sibling Rivalry Overridden in 49er/FX Racing
The thought of sailing with a sibling can be less than appealing for some, but it is a frequent source of pairing in 49er sailing. From the Argentinian Lange brothers to the Norwegian Agerup sisters, there are multiple teams at the highest level of 49er/FX sailing composed of siblings. Competing in the same sport (or […]
April 49er Sailing as told by Instagram
1. Birdseye view in Anapa, Russia by @zholobova.official 2. Ready for takeoff in Hyères, France by @ben.bildstein 3. Quality nosedive in Santander, Spain by @ivan.bulaja 4. High speed motion shot in Weybiza Harbour, UK by @hannah_mills_sailing 5. Exploring acrobatics in Palma de Mallorca, Spain by @carstensennils (Photo – Lars Wehrmann) 6. Hull going MIA in Cádiz, […]
SAP Sailing Changes Post Regatta Routines
Post regatta, the next step for most sailors is to review, analyze, and improve performance based on what they recall from the races. Post World Series in Hyères, France, however, sailors are now examining every detail of each race within their own boats and relative to each competitor, courtesy of SAP sailing analytics. SAP analytics […]
How Sailing Treats Its Legends
Winning a Masters is the highest achievement in Golf. It’s something every golfer aspires to and the image of the winner donning a green jacket echo’s for ages through golfing lore. While golfers have been slow to attend Olympics, they flock back to the Masters each year, all previous winners invited in perpetuity continuing to […]
Skiffs Set Up for French World Cup
Great Britain’s Dylan Fletcher-Scott and Stuart Bithell took 49er gold in the USA but were beaten by compatriots James Peters and Fynn Sterritt at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia who took the title to ensure the British Skiff battle continues with both teams in Hyères 49er fleet. Germany’s Erik Heil and Thomas Ploessel who claimed bronze […]