Injury Report – Germany’s Meyer/Stoffers forced to Withdraw from Injury
The 49erFX class has seen it’s numbers decrease by one today. One of the German squad, Leionie Meyers and Elana Stoffer, have had to retire from the event. The two are clearly heartbroken to have to retire before even getting a chance to sail. Elana appears to have strained a ligament in her knee this morning […]
2013 Palma World Cup Starting with a Blow
The 2013 Palma World Cup is about to begin. Conditions were perfect today for the practice race, but the forecast does not look so idyllic for the start of racing tomorrow. A system is expected to roll though with gusts to 30 knots and large waves, along with a healthy dose of rain. Ahead of […]
2013 Palma Preview for 49er and 49erFX
The 2013 Palma World Cup regatta is the real kick off of the Rio quadrennial for Olympic Sailing. The 10 events are set, Olympians are most back from any post London breaks, and a large fleet has assembled in Palma to place a marker down for the next 4 years. In the 49er class we […]
2013 49er & 49erFX West Australian Championships
Over the weekend of 16th and 17th of March RFBYC played host to the exciting Olympic skiff classes, the 49er and 49erFX. A strong fleet of thirteen 49ers and 4 49erFX´s turned out to see who would claim this years state title for the respective classes. The 49er and 49erFX classes would race against each […]
Student – Athlete – Helm Tests 49er Crew Fitness in Thesis Paper
Danish 49er helm, Jonathan Bay, recently completed his thesis paper. Not surprising for this up and coming sailor, he decided to focus his studies on his passion for sailing. Also not surprisingly for any 49er helm, he decided to focus his studies on torturing crews;) As he states in his abstract, “The investigation confirmed the […]
Student – Athlete – Skipper Tests 49er Crew Fitness in Thesis Paper
Danish 49er helm, Jonathan Bay, recently completed his thesis paper. Not surprising for this up and coming sailor, he decided to focus his studies on his passion for sailing. Also not surprisingly for any 49er helm, he decided to focus his studies on torturing crews;) As he states in his abstract, “The investigation confirmed the […]
2013 British Grand Prix
The 2013 British Grand Prix will take place on June 14-16, 2013. For sailing fans everywhere and especially those in the UK, come down to Weymouth and relive the excitement of the 2012 games with 2 full days of sailing excitement. The class will be filming the racing from shore and have a play by […]
49erFX included for the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto
The 49erFX class will be included in the Pan Am Games of Toronto, 2015. A few months ago we reported that the 49er class was to be included in the Pan Am games after a decision by the PASAF committee included it in their program. After some intense lobbying by one of the departing classes, […]
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Poland Grand Prix in 2013
Once again, the Poland Grand Prix will offer high level racing in a fun and fan friendly format! Be sure to register early to take advantage of their great hospitality. The regatta is open to 49er class and is limited to 20 boats. There is an accomodation assured for the first 10 boats registered to […]