OUR TEAM
Meet the people who keep the 49er and 49erFX class running, on and off the water. If you need something, here is who to ask.
Class Leadership
Ben Remocker
CLASS DIRECTOR
Ben runs the class day to day. Event calendars, entries, membership, partners and working with organisers all go through him.
Matt McGovern
PRESIDENT
Matt leads the class and chairs the executive committee. He sets the direction for the 49er and 49erFX on the road to LA 2028.
Alexia Lahoud
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Alexia looks after news, press, social media and live broadcasts. Get in touch for interviews, photos, media accreditation or partnership stories.
Vice Presidents
Emile Amoros
VICE PRESIDENT 49ER
Emile represents the 49er fleet on the executive committee and brings the sailors’ views into class decisions.
Max Paul
VICE PRESIDENT 49ER
Max represents the 49er fleet on the executive committee and works on the events, rules and equipment questions that matter to the sailors.
Laura Harding
VICE PRESIDENT 49ERFX
Laura represents the 49erFX fleet on the executive committee and makes sure the women’s skiff has a strong voice in every class decision.
Maria Cantero
VICE PRESIDENT 49ERFX
Maria represents the 49erFX fleet on the executive committee and works with sailors and coaches to keep the class growing.
Technical and Racing
Barry Johnson
CHIEF MEASURER
Barry oversees measurement and equipment control so every boat on the start line plays by the same rules. Ask him about measurement and class rules.
Corinne Aubert
PRINCIPAL RACE OFFICER (PRO)
Corinne runs race management on the water at class events, from setting the course to starts and finishes.
Peter Hansen
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
Peter looks after the class finances, from budgets and membership fees to event costs and partner payments, and keeps the books in shape for the annual general meeting.
Designers and Builders
Julian Bethwaite
49ER DESIGNER
Julian designed the 49er and sits on the executive, bringing the designer’s view to every question about the boat and how it develops.
John Clinton
COPYRIGHT REPRESENTATIVE 49ERFX
John represents the 49erFX copyright holder on the executive and works with the builders to keep the boats consistent around the world.
Chris Turner
BUILDERS REPRESENTATIVE
Chris represents the boat builders on the executive, linking class decisions with the people who build and supply the boats.