ISAF ATHLETES COMMISSION – VOTING OPEN
The ISAF Athletes’ Commission elections for 2009 are now open (June 15-21) Peter Kruger Andersen has been nominated to represent the 49er Class & is automatically elected to the ISAF Athletes’ Commisssion for 2009-2013. Read the full Press Release here
PREDICT WIND TO PROVIDE FORECASTING FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITORS
Organizers have announced a new partnership with PredictWind, specialists in worldwide wind forecasts. PredictWind will sponsor the entire competitive fleet by providing Professional subscriptions giving participants access to a revolutionary set of tools to pre-empt weather conditions. PredictWind combines sophisticated wind prediction technology with local topography maps to create the highest resolution marine forecast available. […]
ISAF ATHLETES’ COMMISSION – elections open
INTERNATIONAL SAILING FEDERATION (ISAF) INVITES NOMINATIONS FOR ISAF ATHLETES’ COMMISSION MEMBERS The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) is inviting athletes to nominate candidates to represent their Olympic event on the ISAF Athletes’ Commission. www.sailing.org/athletes More information here
NEW HULL PLUGS ABOUT READY
49er Hull & deck plugs Here are the latest pictures of the 49er Hull and deck plugs nearing completion, from these the new female moulds will be made over the next few weeks. More to follow.
WORLD CUP STANDINGS
View the latest ISAF World Cup Standings under the events section.
CAMPBELL-JAMES AND ASQUITH WIN FIRST WORLD CUP
GBR London 2012 hopefuls Paul Campbell-James and Mark Asquith can’t wait to get back to Australia next year following an overwhelmingly successful month in the country, culminating with a resounding victory in the 49er Class at Sail Melbourne. Across two weeks of international class sailing, Campbell-James/Asquith have not finished worse than second and in a relatively small, yet […]
ISAF ATHLETE’S COMMISSION INVITES ALL OLYMPIC SAILORS TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE FORUM
www.sailing.org/forum Read more here: isaf_athletes
ANDALUSIAN SAILING CENTER
After a long summer, the Andalusian Sailing Federation (ASF) has now set its sights on its winter programme in Spain. ‘Yet again, we will be holding the Carnival Race at the end of February (Olympic Classes)The Website will be working soon at www.fav.es <http://www.fav.es/> with online entries and NoR. Work is well underway for the […]
FOLLOW THE OLYMPICS
ISAF has launched a new microsite for sailing in the Olympics. Follow mark roundings, results, stories and photos at the link below or click on “Olympics” tab on the 49er website. http://www.sailing.org/olympics
WHO’S THE FASTEST 49ER SAILOR?
Stay tuned for information on the upcoming SEIKO 49er Speed Record where sailors will be given a shot at the title of “Fastest 49er Sailors” with the appropriate prize of SEIKO time pieces. Minor details: 2 events/venues will be announced shortly where the Speed Record will be attempted 1 rig (to be used by all) […]