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Kiel Week Closes with First Grand Slam Winners from Palma on Top again in Kiel!
Kiel, Germany – June 25, 2025 Kiel Week wrapped up today for the 49er and 49erFX with a perfect medal race day that crowned familiar
Kiel Week Kicks Off with Sunshine, Smiles, and a Festive atmosphere
Kiel Week has officially started today, Saturday, June 21st, and the vibe is unmistakably festive—this isn’t just business; it’s pure celebration. Sailors and visitors alike
Canadian Lewin Lafrance Sisters Win First Major Championship
Georgia and Antonia Lewin Lafrance have been on the rise for the last six years, and now find themselves on top. Over a weeklong series
Veterans and Rookies Each Demolish Their Fleets to Win with Two Races to Spare
Both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Championships were secured with one fleet race and one medal race remaining to be sailed. John Gimson with
Keeping Calm and Clear – Or Else
Olympic veterans in the 49erFX Marla Bergmann with Hanna Wille (GER) kept their nerve and used their speed to move into the lead,
The race to gold fleet was a slow burn
Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, “Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can