WHO’S THE FASTEST 49ER SAILOR?
Stay tuned for information on the upcoming SEIKO 49er Speed Record where sailors will be
July 18, 2008
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2008 OLYMPIC GAMES COMPETITOR LIST
Skiff – 49er 19 entries confirmed, 38 athletes Australia – Nathan OUTTERIDGE and Ben AUSTIN
July 17, 2008
LATEST UPDATE ON RIG TESTING – PHOTOS
Read the latest on the rig testing and see photos (posted to left). Rig Testing
July 17, 2008
2009 ISAF Rules – VOTE DELAYED
Thanks to all who sent comments and edits on the proposed rules. The Executive under
July 12, 2008
ISAF WORLD CUP TO BEGIN DEC 2008
The first ISAF Sailing World Cup is set to launch at the end of 2008
July 3, 2008
EMERGENCY RULES CHANGES – IN EFFECT FOR OLYMPIC GAMES
Olympic Sailors – the following emergency rules have been approved and will be in effect
July 3, 2008
2009 49er CLASS RULE SUBMISSION – Your Vote Counts!
Posted on the Technical page and linked here is the latest 49er Class Rule Proposal –
June 23, 2008
Welcome Members
As a member of the International 49er class you have access to member only specials
June 1, 2008
SEIKO Watch Offer
As proud sponsor of the 49er Class Association, SEIKO is pleased to make its watches
June 1, 2008
Update on New Rig, Plug for 49er
Read Julian Bethwaite’s latest on the updates for the 49er rig, plugs and sails here.
May 29, 2008
Championships
Worlds year rotation venue dates notes 2012 Europe Zadar, CRO May 4-13 49erworlds.org 2013
May 23, 2008
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The Rig
The rig is a further development of the Eighteen foot skiff rigs. The FRP topmast
May 3, 2008
Tuning
New tuning guide for the Carbon Mast. Rigging the Mast After unpacking the mast but prior to
May 3, 2008
Design Elements
Designed by Julian Bethwaite, the 49er is an evolution of the International 14’s and
May 3, 2008
Design Features
In the 49er, Julian has achieved an outstanding harmony of visual appeal, physical parts and
May 3, 2008
Manuals
Set-up and Tuning Notes This document is being continually updated with the most recent update
May 3, 2008
International Measurers
ISAF Approved International Measurer Barry Johnson Australia barryandtricia at amnet.net.au
May 3, 2008
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