Class info news
49er 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…
Read MoreSpreader Clarifications for 49er
January 24th 2022 Newsletter To clarify previous posts about the new spreaders in 49er, here is a full summary. Failures. There have been three types of failures reported to the…
Read MoreShipping Subsidy for Nova Scotia Worlds
January 17 Newsletter The 2022 Worlds Host Society recognizes the requirement for subsidized shipping and will be accepting applications for the 2022 Worlds Shipping Subsidy from individual 49er, 49erFX and…
Read MorePre-emptive Repair Required for new CST Mast Spreaders
January 13 2022 Newsletter - Urgent product communication Since the first CST 49er / FX mast was presented at the 2020 Worlds, testing and modifications have been undertaken to ensure…
Read More49er Sails have Started Shipping
January 6, 2022 Newsletter On Monday the 10th of January, the first batches of 49er and FX new sails will start shipping from the factory in Sri Lanka to the…
Read MorePre-emptive Repair Required to new CST Mast Spreaders
Since the first new 49er / FX mast was presented at the 2020 Worlds, testing and modifications have been undertaken to ensure we achieve a robust, reliable product. Now with…
Read MoreNew Sails Sign Up
The 49er and FX sails are almost ready to be sent to sailors. North Sails have the ability to make the upwind sails quite quickly, at a pace of roughly…
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