49er YOUTH WORLDS
The inagural 49er Youth Worlds registration is open; registration The 49er Youth Worlds will be held July 22-31 in the Travemuende Week in Germany. This event is open to sailors under 23 before the 1st of January 2011. Both helm & crew need to be under 23.
FREE DELIVERY TO DELTA LLOYD
‘FREE DELIVERY’ to Delta Lloyd Regatta in Medemblik Do you require delivery of spares to Delta Lloyd Regatta on the 24 April? If so, please place your orders on line now at http://www.ovingtonboats.com/catalog . Delivery of all goods to Medemblik will be free of charge providing we receive your order by lunchtime on 20 May. […]
WORLD COUNCIL MEETING SET FOR JULY 6
Wednesday, July 6 1730 is the date for the 2011 World Council meeting to be held in Helsinki, Finland. Resolutions to be considered must be received in the 9er class office by May 25. Read full notice here An open class forum will be held directly afterwards (approx. 1830) in the same venue. Come voice […]
SKIFFS CONFIRMED FOR 2016 OLYMPICS
The vote at the recent ISAF meeting held in St. Petersburg, Russia May 4-8 confirmed both the 49er and a women’s skiff for the 2016 Olympic Games. The ten events selected by the ISAF Council for the 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition are: Men’s Board or Kiteboard – evaluation Women’s Board or Kiteboard – evaluation Men’s […]
Canadian Grand Prix Dates Announced
The Canadian Grand Prix series dates and venues have been announced. Notice of Race website
2011 EUROPEANS
Make sure to register for the 2011 Europeans – to be held in Helsinki, Finland July 5-13. www.49ereuropeans.org is the link. The Organizing Committee for the 49er European Championship 2011 have decided to continue the “standard” lower Entry Fee offer €325 until May 15th. After that date price will be €375. For information & documents, […]
2012 EVENTS CONFIRMED
Worlds and Europeans have been confirmed for the 2012 racing season: Worlds: Zadar, Croatia – 4-13 May. Returning to the site of our 2009 Europeans where the host club and sailing was outstanding, Zadar and SC Uskok have stepped up to host the Worlds. Another great sailing venue for skiffs, expected to have a huge […]
SEMAINE OLYMPIQUE FRANCAISE
Hyeres, France – World Cup stop #4 begins April 22-29. 65 teams are competing representing 23 nations. Follow the action here Photo credits – top: JEAN MARIE LIOT DPPI/FFV GUILLAUME DURAND DPPI/FFV. bottom: Dave Johnson/USSTAG
IKER & XABI SAIL AROUND THE WORLD
49er Olympic and World Champions Iker Martinez and Xabi Fernandez of Spain complete the global sail and arrive safely in Barcelona. Read the full interview here
PRINCESA SOFIA WORLD CUP #3
{gallery}Palma_2011{/gallery} Final: Dyen/Christidis secure the top of the podium for the World Cup win! Day 4: 8-11 knots with seabreeze in the afternoon. Long day on the water for the sailors. Dyen/Christidis retain lead. Day 3: 9-11 knots. 9 races in total with Manu Dyen & Stephanie Christidis in the lead. Day 2: lighter winds of 10 […]