2013 49er & 49erFX West Australian Championships

Over the weekend of 16th and 17th of March RFBYC played host to the exciting Olympic skiff classes, the 49er and 49erFX. A strong fleet of thirteen 49ers and 4 49erFX´s turned out to see who would claim this years state title for the respective classes. The 49er and 49erFX classes would race against each […]

49erFX included for the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto

The 49erFX class will be included in the Pan Am Games of Toronto, 2015. A few months ago we reported that the 49er class was to be included in the Pan Am games after a decision by the PASAF committee included it in their program. After some intense lobbying by one of the departing classes, […]

Seiko 49er Class Development Program and Other Growth Initiatives

– NEW INITIATIVES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL 49ER CLASS /VP Peter Krüger Andersen The introduction of the 49erFX has given the 49er Class an exceptional opportunity to develop and increase the growth of the fleet around the world. Further, the recent election of the 49er and 49erFX as core events in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic […]

2012 South American Championship the Start of a Big 4 years

After 4 days of racing, the 2012 49er South American championship ended after completing 9 races. Organized by the “Club Universitario Buenos Aires” in Argentina, 6 boats raced for the South American title. 2 boats from brazil, and 4 boats from Argentina, made this regatta a great chance for the teams to prepare for the […]

Father of the 49er

Francis (Frank) Dewer Bethwaite passed away this morning after a very short illness.  Frank was considered the Father of the International 49er Class and was instrumental in getting the 49er to where it is today.   Most visitors to Bethwaite Design would have had the honor of meeting Frank. He would usually be working away […]

49er Worlds 2012

  OUTTERIDGE AND JENSEN WIN WORLDS! The 2012 49er World Championship opened today in Zadar, Croatia.  Follow along website The 5 remaining Olympic spots have been earned by Bermuda, Canada, Greece, Italy and Japan. Videos are also on Channel 49er  Practice Race Video Video Day 1   Video Day 2    Video Day 3    Video Day 4  Final […]

DYEN/CHRISTIDIS WIN HYERES WEEK

Frenchmen Manu Dyen and Stephane Christidis eeked out a win 1 point in front of Australians Outteridge and Jensen in Hyeres this week in epic conditions.  With no medal race held, the standings held after 9 races.  The fleet continues on to the World Championships to be held in Zadar, Croatia, beginning May 5-13.   […]

DELTA LLOYD DATE CHANGE

Please note the shortened dates of the Delta Lloyd regatta – 49ers are now 3 days.  Full Press Release

Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia Underway

89 teams have shown up in Palma to battle it out.  Check the latest results below and follow along on the 49er Facebook page. Regatta website 49er Results         

Delta Lloyd Regatta

ISAF World Cup: Registration is now open for the Delta Lloyd Regatta to be sailed 22-26 May in Medemblik, NED.  This year the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. Registration link Accommodation link