The first race is February 9th, 2016. Follow all our racing at 49er.org/subscribe
The first race is February 9th, 2016. Follow all our racing at 49er.org/subscribe
FIRST FX TITLE FOR SPAIN, FOURTH FOR THE KILLER KIWIS by Andy Rice Tamara Echegoyen and Berta Betanzos emerged from a snakes and ladders final day in Clearwater, Florida,…
Read Moreby Andy Rice Tamara Echegoyen and Berta Betanzos leapt to the top of the leaderboard after another dominant performance off Clearwater Beach on the penultimate day of competition at the…
Read MoreNew Zealand sailing fans have reason to be doubly happy at the end of day four of the 49er and 49erFX World Championships, with Kiwi teams topping the table in…
Read MoreClearwater, FL. Day three of the 2016 World Championships in Clearwater, FL kicked off with a sunny, 4-8 knot variance giving everyone a sigh of relief and readiness. A beautifully…
Read MoreBy Katy Nastro Clearwater, FL. Day two of the 2016 World Championships appeared sunny, with a chance of another windy day. The FX girls were proposed to go out at 11 am,…
Read MoreClearwater, Florida. The grey morning sky introduced day one of the 49er and 49er FX 2016 World Championships. Even though the previous 2015 Worlds in Buenos Aires, Argentina was contested…
Read MoreWill Peter Burling and Blair Tuke ever lose… like ever? Will they run the table to the games, will they win in Rio, will they keep on winning and take…
Read MoreWomen’s Skiff racing is in its infancy. With the exception of a few ambitious women who jumped into 18 footers or raced 49er against the men, this past four years…
Read MoreThe 2016 49er and 49erFX World Championship will be held in Clearwater, Florida from Feb 9-14, 2016. We will be joined by the Nacra 17 class for the event so all the glamour Olympic boats will be together to put on a show.
Accommodation Suggestions:
Quality Beach Resort Clearwater Beach
We are one of the closest hotels to the event for participants and spectators! Located at the foot of the Sand Key Bridge and less than ½ mile from the Clearwater Yacht Club-(walking distance) and the Clearwater Sailing Center! The Quality Beach Resort, an award winning Choice Hotel. With beautifully appointed guest rooms and a selection of beach, partial and city views, the Quality Beach Resort is the only location for your Regatta! Our on-site restaurant, the International House of Pancakes, is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Listen, dance and enjoy our live entertainment at our beach front bar, Tropix. Relax with our cabana service as the sunsets directly in your view. Call the Sales Department to reserve your room! 727-442-7171 ext. 138 or email at eileen.crowley@southwindhospitality.com