How to get to Helsinki?
Dear Sailor, Please find attached a short description on how to get to Finland. As you can see, there are ferries from Germany, Sweden and Estonia. The ferry trip between Tallinn and Helsinki takes about 3 hours and consequently is the cheapest of them all. However, there is some driving to get there e.g. from Germany. […]
Tricky First Day for 2014 North American’s
There are more 49ers racing on continental USA than at any other time in the history of this class! With 30 49er and 30 49erFX racing in the North American champs, this year’s regatta is a huge challenge to the teams looking to take home some silverware. Adding to the challenge were the conditions today […]
49er Grand Prix Gdynia 2014 – Invitation
Polish 49er Class and City of Gdynia are pleased to announce the 4th edition of 49er Grand Prix Gdynia. We would like to invite all the 49er and 49erFX sailors just after the Europeans in Helsinki to visit Gdynia and take part in exciting event with lot of fun, great parties and competetive racing. 17th […]
49erFX Sailors Competing In Higher Gear
The twin regattas of the 2014 North American’s and Sailing World Cup of Miami kick off Saturday the 18th of January with one of the strongest fields in the short history of the 49erFX. More than 2/3 of the world’s top sailors have made the trek to Florida searching for high quality racing. The 4 year sprint to master […]
Accomodation in Helsinki
The venue for the Europeans is in Hernesaari, street address Hernesaarenranta. The area is close to downtown Helsinki and accomodation of different types is readily available. NJK has made deals with accommodation partners Radisson Blue Seaside and Hostel Academica: 1. Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, address Ruoholahdenranta 3, phone +358 20 1234 707 Room prices: Single […]
Fun & Social Sailing Leads Fleet Rejuvenation
The 49er class has always been a fun place to race, but with the recent blessing of adding the 49erFX, it’s really a great place to be! The whole atmosphere is much more social with a great balance of ambition passion, and spirit. The 49erFX has quickly become the most popular dingy for female Olympic […]
Where 49ers Flock for Winter
As cold temperatures settle over the northern hemisphere and the waters cool, 49ers flock South to train. The decision of when to go, who to go with, and how long to go for take time and careful deliberation. Teams must budget and plan within their means yet with no shortage of ambition. Winter is one […]