OUTTERIDGE AND JENSEN WIN AUS NATIONALS
Mayhem prevailed around the marks on the final day of racing for the Zhik 49er Australian Championship. Gusty conditions provided plenty of thrills and spills as crews battled tight racing in building conditions, which eventually forced cancellation of the last race of the day. Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen secured their first place with three […]
2010 WORLDS REGISTRATION
The late fee for the 2010 49er sailboat Worlds kicks in November 30. Please make sure to register for the Worlds on www.49erworlds.org before the deadline.
2010 WORLDS REGISTRATION
6 Nations have registered for the 2010 Worlds in Grand Bahamas.– GER, URU, GBR, FIN, AUT, AUS — have you registered? www.49erworlds.org to register today. NOTE: class dues are included with your Worlds registration for 2010!! Photo: ok – so they’re not 49ers, but there is lots of sailing in the Bahamian tradewinds.
2009 Europeans
CONGRATULATIONS to Pietro and Gianfranco Sibello of Italy, 2009 49er European Champions.
GOODERHAM/HOGAN WIN NAs
Billy Gooderham/Ian Hogan of Canada won the 18 boat fleet North American Championship sailed in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Full results can be found here with the seiko 49er north americans report here. Photo credits: Geoff Webster & Luka Bartulovic.
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.