Spotlight on Aruba
Qualifying for the medal round at their first Sailing World Cup in the 49er FX class, Odile van Aanholt and Nicole Van der Velden are a Caribbean force to be reckoned with. This new young team has come together to represent the Dutch island of Aruba, north of Venezuela and west of Curaçao. Odile, born […]
Sibling Rivalry Overridden in 49er/FX Racing
The thought of sailing with a sibling can be less than appealing for some, but it is a frequent source of pairing in 49er sailing. From the Argentinian Lange brothers to the Norwegian Agerup sisters, there are multiple teams at the highest level of 49er/FX sailing composed of siblings. Competing in the same sport (or […]
April 49er Sailing as told by Instagram
1. Birdseye view in Anapa, Russia by @zholobova.official 2. Ready for takeoff in Hyères, France by @ben.bildstein 3. Quality nosedive in Santander, Spain by @ivan.bulaja 4. High speed motion shot in Weybiza Harbour, UK by @hannah_mills_sailing 5. Exploring acrobatics in Palma de Mallorca, Spain by @carstensennils (Photo – Lars Wehrmann) 6. Hull going MIA in Cádiz, […]
SAP Sailing Changes Post Regatta Routines
Post regatta, the next step for most sailors is to review, analyze, and improve performance based on what they recall from the races. Post World Series in Hyères, France, however, sailors are now examining every detail of each race within their own boats and relative to each competitor, courtesy of SAP sailing analytics. SAP analytics […]
Live Medal Race Preview – Hyeres 2017
The week of training before Hyeres 2017 was classic French Spring on the med, warm, windy, and lots of fun. The race days have been anything but classic. Overcast, light, shifty, with a bit of chaotic Mistral thrown in the mix is what the sailors have raced in all week so far… that is until […]
How Sailing Treats Its Legends
Winning a Masters is the highest achievement in Golf. It’s something every golfer aspires to and the image of the winner donning a green jacket echo’s for ages through golfing lore. While golfers have been slow to attend Olympics, they flock back to the Masters each year, all previous winners invited in perpetuity continuing to […]
Skiffs Set Up for French World Cup
Great Britain’s Dylan Fletcher-Scott and Stuart Bithell took 49er gold in the USA but were beaten by compatriots James Peters and Fynn Sterritt at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia who took the title to ensure the British Skiff battle continues with both teams in Hyères 49er fleet. Germany’s Erik Heil and Thomas Ploessel who claimed bronze […]
Ready for Hyères – French FX Team Reintroduce Themselves
As the 2017 Sailing World Cup approaches, 49er and FX teams are gearing up for tough competition in Hyères, France. The question is…who is ready for Hyères? The relatively new French FX team, Lili Sebesi of Guadeloupe and Albane Dubois of Lille, France have answered the question. “Yes, we’re ready for Hyères! And we’re looking […]
Sneak Peak of 49er Branded Spinnaker Watch
After announcing that Spinnaker Watches will be the Official Timing Partner to the 49er sailing class for the 2017 season , the brand is proud to preview their new Co-labelled timepiece with the 49er class. The Limited Edition, Amalfi Yacht Racer has been custom made with the 49er class to optimize its performance both on […]
Next Generation Separated by Only 1 Point Atop 49er Fleet
The Theatre Style Final will separate two young teams who are only 1 point apart after 15 races. The 49er Men’s Skiff is poised for an exciting showdown. The three heat, single points Theatre Series for the top 10 pairs changes the dynamic for the Finale. Peters and Sterritt lead their Spanish counterparts Diego Botin […]