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 […]

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) […]

ISAF WORLD CUP TO BEGIN DEC 2008

The first ISAF Sailing World Cup is set to launch at the end of 2008 bringing a new annual series of sailing to the international sports calendar. The World Cup will be open to the sailing events chosen for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Competitions. Incorporating existing major events, the series will kick off […]

2004 World Championship Summary

from yachtsandyachting.com Event Website Preview The world’s top skiff sailors have converged on Athens for the 49er World Championships, due to take place from 14-19 April. With just four months before the Olympic Games, tension is running high in the boat park of Nautica Club Katikon Vouliagmenis. A total of 81 teams from 28 different nations […]

2002 European Championship Summary

From yachtsandyachting.com Day 1 Eighty eight of the world’s best 49er teams have gathered in Grimstad, Norway, for the MasterCard 49er European Championship, which got underway today. Competition is tight as all of the medal winners from the recent world championships in Hawaii are present, along with the top nineteen ranked teams from the most recent […]

2002 World Championship Summary

McKee Brothers Report Congratulations to Morgan Larson (10th), Adam Lowry (12th), Doogie Couvreux (Silver – 12th), Chad Freitas (Silver – 18th) & Joey Pasquali / Rory Giffen (Silver – 24th) for their spectacular performances at the 2002 49er Worlds in Kaneohe, Hawaii!!! The 2002 49er Worlds ended Saturday in Kaneohe Hawaii. Superbly hosted by the […]