2019 Oceania Championships
Epic Battles determine three World Titles
Auckland witnessed the climax of three tensely fought World Championships, where none of the victors had it easy... Challenging Auckland wind and waves played their part in determining the outcome…
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Tough Day for the Yellow GERseys
An expensive day at the races for Heil/ Ploessel in the yellow bibs Some race analysis and video clips from the penultimate day of the Championships.... 49erFX Gold Race 1: …
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Champions make vital moves before Super Sunday
The 49er and 49erFX both saw new regatta leaders heading into the final day of competition, while the Nacra 17 title race looks wide open... The breeze was a little…
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World champs aiming to be clean and green
Story by Yachting New Zealand Sandy Dawson and Ulrika Silfverberg never thought they would find rubbish so fascinating, and rewarding. The pair can often be found sorting through the bins…
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Burling and Tuke within striking distance at Worlds
Story by Yachting New Zealand It is a measure of Peter Burling and Blair Tuke's class that even on a day when they weren't totally in their groove they are…
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Going Deeper into a Difficult Day 4
Some deeper analysis of the tight racing in the 49er and 49erFX Gold Fleet competition on Day 4, the first day of the Finals... 49er Gold Race 1: In the…
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Big Names starting to fall of the Wagon
Day 1 of the Gold Fleet finals has seen the pressure mount, and some of the favourites starting to crumble... The fourth day of the 2019 Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and…
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Huge Scrap for the Gold Rush
The end of the Qualifying Series in any Olympic-class World Championship is always a fraught scramble to make it through to the Gold Fleet Finals. Scrape through to the final…
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Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is famous for its stunning harbours and sailing culture. It is, without a doubt, a world-class racing and regatta destination.
The downtown competition venue offers quick and easy access to a vibrant city with a celebrated culinary scene, fantastic shopping, and dynamic arts and culture. As well as big city sophistication, Auckland also offers an incredible natural setting; beautiful beaches, volcanic cones, island getaways and expansive parks are never too far away.
Home to sailing champions and the highly anticipated 2021 Americas Cup, Aucklanders and New Zealander’s alike are proud of their sailing heritage. Here, the Championship will enjoy huge support from the public.
Auckland is looking forward to welcoming all athletes, teams and supporters of the 49er, 49er FX and Nacra 17 World Championships.
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