Call for Bids – 2026-2028 Europeans and 2028 World Championships for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes
The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest from host cities, sailing clubs, and organizations to bid for the opportunity to organize the following events: 2026 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2027 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2028 World Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2028 […]
Support Our 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Stars!
The World Sailing Awards 2024 are just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that some of the top athletes from the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes have been nominated for their outstanding performances this year. Let’s celebrate their achievements and show our support by casting our votes! Meet the Nominees and Their […]
What We Learned from the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup
The Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup provided insight into the future of professional sailing, showcasing what works and what doesn’t in high-performance racing. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 1. 49er Sailing: The Ideal Training Ground for Pro Sailors The 49er class has proven to be the most competitive training environment for future […]
Stars and Challengers from the 49er and Nacra 17 Classes Take to the America’s Cup Stage
The upcoming America’s Cup and its inaugural Youth and Women’s America’s Cup events, are taking place in Barcelona from September 17 to October 13, 2024, will showcase a remarkable lineup of sailors from the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes. This year’s competition features both seasoned champions and rising stars, many of whom have previously […]
Olympic Sailing 2024: The Proposals that Powered the Women’s Skiff Podium
Winning an Olympic medal is special, but for Sarah Steyaert and Charline Picon, that sensation was amplified tenfold when they returned to shore and watched both their partners propose in unison. After finishing sixth in the 49erFX Medal Race, Steyaert and Picon clinched a bronze medal and leaped into the sea to celebrate in front […]
The Potential Impact of Light Wind Conditions on the Skiff Sailing Events at the Olympics
The Paris Olympic sailing regatta is being conducted in Marseilles. With only 48 hours until racing begins, forecasting models are accurate enough that we can use them to analyze who might be advantaged by the most likely wind conditions. On July 28th the Olympic regatta begins with 4 events, the men’s and women’s skiff and […]
Menzies and Rush maintain the lead in early stages of 49er Junior Worlds
New Zealanders Sebastian Menzies and George Lee Rush maintain the lead in the 49er class and the French team of Titouan Petard and Thea Lubac are the leaders in the Nacra 17 Vilagarcía de Arousa (Galicia, Spain), 18 July 2024 It was a long day on the waters of the Arousa estuary, where the 49er, […]
More Questions Than Answers Heading to Marseilles Olympic Regatta
49er and FX skiffs race off in Olympic simulation – YCPR Magic Regatta Watch the full regatta recap video: Buksak and Weirzbicki (POL-49er) dominated in all conditions after the most arduous domestic trials of all 49er Olympic-bound teams. The Polish pair are in great form leading into the Marseilles Olympics. They sailed six straight races […]
David Campbell James Announces Retirement From Olympic Race Management
The 2024 Nacra World Championship and 49er European Championship will mark the end of an era in Olympic sailing, as David Campbell James (GBR), the Principle Race Officer for the 49er Class for over 20 years, retires. He was a trailblazer; reforming how Olympic sailing was managed on the water to blend new forces in […]
Wrap up of the Last Chance Regatta
Heavy rain had fallen all day on the south coast of France but there was no dampening the enthusiasm of the lucky few who knew they had done enough to qualify a place for their country at the Olympics. 49er skiff LCR Men’s skiff teams from Germany, Belgium and Brazil went into Friday’s 49er medal race on almost equal points. With a 1,2,3 finish in the […]