Tricky First Day for 2014 North American’s
There are more 49ers racing on continental USA than at any other time in the history of this class! With 30 49er and 30 49erFX racing in the North American champs, this year’s regatta is a huge challenge to the teams looking to take home some silverware. Adding to the challenge were the conditions today […]
49er Grand Prix Gdynia 2014 – Invitation
Polish 49er Class and City of Gdynia are pleased to announce the 4th edition of 49er Grand Prix Gdynia. We would like to invite all the 49er and 49erFX sailors just after the Europeans in Helsinki to visit Gdynia and take part in exciting event with lot of fun, great parties and competetive racing. 17th […]
49erFX Sailors Competing In Higher Gear
The twin regattas of the 2014 North American’s and Sailing World Cup of Miami kick off Saturday the 18th of January with one of the strongest fields in the short history of the 49erFX. More than 2/3 of the world’s top sailors have made the trek to Florida searching for high quality racing. The 4 year sprint to master […]
Fun & Social Sailing Leads Fleet Rejuvenation
The 49er class has always been a fun place to race, but with the recent blessing of adding the 49erFX, it’s really a great place to be! The whole atmosphere is much more social with a great balance of ambition passion, and spirit. The 49erFX has quickly become the most popular dingy for female Olympic […]
Where 49ers Flock for Winter
As cold temperatures settle over the northern hemisphere and the waters cool, 49ers flock South to train. The decision of when to go, who to go with, and how long to go for take time and careful deliberation. Teams must budget and plan within their means yet with no shortage of ambition. Winter is one […]
Allan Norregaard Announces His Olympic Future
As the 2013 season draws to a close the world of Olympic sailing is kicking into high gear. 2013, a post Olympic year, was a relatively quiet one, but going forward teams know that only a full push can results in the gold medal they all covet. Allan Norregaard, Bronze medalist in the 49er in […]
49erFX Down to Final Race – Crews Steering – Austrians Demolish in 49er
After 19 races in the first event 49er Intergalactic Championship of Rio, the final race was the decider for the 49erFX fleet was who beat who wins between Charlotte Dobson with Sophie Ainsworth versus Frances Peters and Nicola Groves. The sailors decided this morning that the final race of the championship would be a crew […]
Outteridge and Price Victorious At Home In Melboune
Australia dominated the skiff fleets at the ISAF Sailing World Cup Melbourne. A strong northerly breeze met athletes at Sandringham Yacht Club for the final day. With gusts over 20 knots there were thrills and spills aplenty on the Stadium course as fans gathered on the Yacht Club balcony to enjoy the spectacle. 49erFX In the […]
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 […]