Class info news
November 2022 Update
49er Mainsails 49er mainsail production has gone according to plan. The first 120 mains from an initial production run of 200 will soon be available for 49er sailors. In…
Read More2022 World Sailing Conference Notes
Every year World Sailing meets for a week called it annual conference. Here are some notes for 202. Governance The main topic for the conference was the passage of governance…
Read MoreOctober 2022 Update
49er and Nacra 17 Classes 49er Mainsails Production of 49er mainsails is under way and going according to plan. The first 120 sails will be warehoused at regional…
Read MoreCommunication about Sails for 2022 Europeans Championship
The 49er executive reviewed the current status of 49er and FX sail supply, our class rules, and our Event rules around the 2022 European Championship. We have one clarification to…
Read MoreMast Q and A and Emergency Rule Change
New 49er & FX CTS masts: Below is a list of notes to help you get the best from you new CST mast. Please read it carefully and continue…
Read MoreSail Stickers (flags and sail numbers)
The Classes will no longer run the contract for supplying sail stickers to sailors. Instead, the classes will license graphics producers from around the world to produce class legal flags…
Read More49er Shroud Base reinforced to improve longevity
Over the Christmas break, both Ovington Boats and Mackay Boat have updated the moulds to incorporate a small revision to the builders manual. This change should should offer greater protection…
Read More2022 Masts Initial Quality Survey
Both the 49er and FX have released new masts for general use in 2022. If you have been using one of these new masts, please complete the following survey to…
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