Four Dutch teams in the 49erFX FINAL in Lelystad, Holland
It looks like sailing in your own country is giving an extra boost. Four Dutch teams have reached the final in Lelystad. Dutch guys Bart Lambriex and Philiper Meijer have won the qualifications. They only twice didn’t reach the top 10. Daniel Bramervaer and Floris van der Werken had a rough start this week. They had two bad […]
Germany and France having multiple teams in the 49er FINAL
The 49er teams have sailed ten races. The following seven teams have reached it to the finals. FRA – Erwan Fischer, Thibault Julien – 46 points GER – Tim Fischer, Fabian Graf – 55 points ESP – Martin Llena, Santiago Alegre – 71 points AUS – Harry Price, Harry Morton – 76 points GER – […]
Dutchies are leading at the Junior Worlds in Lelystad
On the second qualifying day in Lelystad, there was more wind. We all know that more wind is equal to more sailing. Both classes have sailed four races today. 49erFX In the morning, the 49erFX class started out on the water. The Dutch guys Bart Lambriex en Philip Meijer were the most constant team of the day. […]
A great first day in Lelystad, Holland
It’s been a great day of sailing in the Bataviahaven of Lelystad, Holland for the first day of the 2016 Junior World Championship in 49er and 49erFX. Although there was not always enough wind, the weather was lovely with lot’s of sun and 25 degrees. In the morning the 49er’s left the shore for the […]
NEWSFLASH – New Zealand win 49er Gold, Australia silver, Germany bronze
For Peter Burling and Blair Tuke (NZL), the Medal Race was a victory lap, the Kiwis having won the 49er Men’s gold medal with two races to spare after dominating the 20-boat fleet at Rio 2016 over the past week. The unstoppable Kiwis dominated today’s Medal Race just as they have dominated the 49er fleet […]
NEWSFLASH – Brazil wins 49erFX gold by 2 seconds from New Zealand
NEWSFLASH – Brazil wins 49erFX gold by 2 seconds from New Zealand The crowd on Flamengo Beach went wild as Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze (BRA) won gold by just two seconds from Alex Maloney and Molly Meech (NZL) in a nailbiting final run to the finish. New Zealand took silver and bronze went to […]
Brits – Aussies – Germans Vying for 2 Medals in 49er
No 49er gold medalists have ever repeated their feat, and that record stays in tact for Rio 2016. With Peter Burling and Blair Tuke already a lock to secure their first ever Gold medals, t’s the silver and bronze that will be up for grabs today. The 49er medal race sets up with a little […]
49erFX Medal Race Marks Historic Moment for Skiff Sailing
Sailing leapt into the entertainment age at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 with the introduction of the 49er skiff. Modelled on the 18 foot skiffs of Sydney Harbor, the 49er was an open skiff at that time and could be sailed by both men and women. It ultimately became male dominated due to the overpowered […]
4-Way Showdown In Women’s Skiff – Brazil – Denmark – Spain – New Zealand
Brazilian Martine Grael headlines a fleet of champions heading into a medal race showdown. After 12 races there are four previous champions all tied for the lead heading into the 49erFX medal race. The pundits couldn’t choose a favorite heading into the Rio skiff regatta, and they were correct. Of the eight teams that were […]
French Men and Spanish Women Stamp the Day – Burling Tuke Extend
49er Frenchmen Julien D’Ortoli and Noe Delpech scored a 3, 1, 1, to win the day and in the process moved all the way up to fourth place overall. Showing their best form since mid-2013, the were able to bring one of their best performances to the biggest stage and will now be in position […]