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
New 49er Class Rules in Effect
ISAF has approved new 49er Class rules that go into effect 1 March 2012. These new rules have been posted on the ISAF website as well as the 49er website. Full rules can be viewed here