Seiko 49er Class Development Program and Other Growth Initiatives
– NEW INITIATIVES FROM THE INTERNATIONAL 49ER CLASS /VP Peter Krüger Andersen The introduction of the 49erFX has given the 49er Class an exceptional opportunity to develop and increase the growth of the fleet around the world. Further, the recent election of the 49er and 49erFX as core events in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic […]
Who´s in the running for 49er Glory at the Miami World Cup of Sailing?
Both men´s skiff and women´s skiff, have nice fleets attending the second world cup regatta of the Rio quad. The fleets are not complete, meaning that not all the big names are attending, as is normal for a new cycle, but there are a number of teams looking to get out to a good start. […]
Day 1 of the 2013 North American’s a Tight Battle for the Lead
Day 1 of the 2013 North American Championship for 49er and 49erFX is in the books, and the battle for the lead is tight in both classes. In the men’s fleet, four teams are within 5 points of the lead after 3 races. The day started out looking very promising, with 15 knots of wind […]
Theatre Style Day of the 2013 North American Championships for 49er Sailing
The final day of the 2013 North American Championships was another light day for the teams competing. With the whole regatta up for grabs, teams were tested in patience, concentration, and their light air skills. Using the ´First to 10´ format of Theatre Style racing, the day began with the Qualifying Finals. 49er teams placed […]
Day 2 of the 2013 North American’s Sets the Stage for a First to 10 Final
Day 2 of the 2013 North American’s was a light affair and the race committee did well to run 4 races. The Brazilian 49er team helmed by Fonseca had a fantastic day and built them self a solid lead. The Austrians and Swedes had good days as well and are in podium positions in the […]
US Sailing Announce Huge Training Center for 49er and 49erFX Sailing Initiative
In an unprecedented move, the US Sailing Team Sperry Top-Sider®, in conjunction with the Oaklciff Sailing Centre, located in Long Island Sound, has launched a massive skiff sailing initiative. They are kick starting this program by purchasing eight 49er and eight 49erFX Olympic class sailboats. This move now makes Oakcliff an official US Sailing Team training […]
What 49er Sailors and Fans Can Expect from the Miami Regattas in 2013
Each year the world sailing scene assembles in Miami to race in one of the best off season locations in the world. Over the past 2 Olympic cycles the Miami Olympic Classes regatta has come into it’s own, with excellent particiapation from around the globe. This has been especially true for the 49er class, which […]