2022 Asian Games
Dutch are Dominant while Croatians and Kiwis find their Form
Mihovil Fantella of Croatia bolted the port wing back onto his 49er early this morning after a starting line crash in Tuesday's last race wrecked his boat, sails and rig.…
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Danish Schmidt Sisters Lead FX Fleet after Wild Start to European Champs
"We can have gusts up to 30 knots and we still managed so we are happy," said Charline Picon, teamed with Sarah Steyaert about the conditions today. The French pair,…
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Golden end of Kiel Week regatta
The final day of Kiel Week once again reflected the past nine days of racing. The conditions varied from calm in the morning - with a corresponding delay in the…
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Brilliant Thursday opens Olympic part of Kiel Week
At the belated start of the second part of Kiel Week, the leading positions in the eight Olympic disciplines are internationally mixed. After a fantastic sailing Thursday (June 23) with…
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Record Entries at Kiel and Farewell to Lutz Beucke
Kiel Week back in June feels right again - farewell in 49erFX With record-breaking registration of 175 Olympic skiff entries, the Olympic 49er and 49er FX are back in Kiel.…
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Become a 49er Builder
Julian Bethwaite and the International 49er Class Association welcome interested parties to become licensed 49er builders. We are seeking excellent boatbuilders to join our existing builders to help supply the…
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Game on at French Olympic Week
Hyères, France – Among the ten Olympic events, the skiff fleets are in an equipment transition and are not yet required to use the new class legal spars and sails.…
Read MoreTragic drowning of 49er family member
Eya Guezguez of Tunisia The 49er Class is saddened by the passing of Eya Guezguez (TUN) during a training incident last week. Eya represented Tunisia at the Tokyo Olympics and…
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