Fletcher Retires from 49er Sailing as Euros closes qualifying
Dylan Fletcher Scott, the 2020 Tokyo gold medalist in 49er, announced his retirement from 49er sailing. Dylan was a 2016 Olympian as well, and narrowly missed out on 2012 selection for the British Team. His career includes a win at the 2017 World Championship and two European Championships. He will be remembered in the fleet […]
Dutch are Dominant while Croatians and Kiwis find their Form
Mihovil Fantella of Croatia bolted the port wing back onto his 49er early this morning after a starting line crash in Tuesday’s last race wrecked his boat, sails and rig. After some late night epoxy work and hours of rigging they hammered out a 1, 10, 2 today which dropped them in a group of […]
Danish Schmidt Sisters Lead FX Fleet after Wild Start to European Champs
“We can have gusts up to 30 knots and we still managed so we are happy,” said Charline Picon, teamed with Sarah Steyaert about the conditions today. The French pair, both Olympians (Picon with two medals) and World Champions, only started sailing together last October but are having their moments to shine. It was the […]
Become a 49er Builder
Julian Bethwaite and the International 49er Class Association welcome interested parties to become licensed 49er builders. We are seeking excellent boatbuilders to join our existing builders to help supply the best of top-flight Olympic sailors worldwide. Builders should review the application overview and formally apply by June 30, 2022 to ensure successful bidders can be […]
The Paris 2024 Quad Begins – New Teams, Old Team, New Sails, Foiling On
The Path to Paris is one year shorter than normal, but like normal, Princessa Sophia (Palma regatta) kicks off the unofficial start of the action. All of the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Gold Medalists are returning to defend their titles, but behind them, there are quite a few new and old teams they will […]
Portugal Grand Prix brought together hundreds of Olympic sailors
Vilamoura Sailing stage centre is increasingly sought after by the main sailing teams from allover the World. The 4th Portugal Grand Prix (Round 2), which was sailed between 20 and 23 February, once againhad the Vilamoura Marina as its setting. The final day of the competition confirmed Polish Crew Dominik Buksak and Szymon Wierzbicki asthe […]
Gold Medalists Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze BRA win the FX – new team Diego Botín and Florian Trittel ESP who dominated the 49ers
Saturday, February 19, 2022.- The final of the second edition of the Lanzarote International Regatta begins with the 49er fleet, going out to a racecourse with almost no wave that seemed to make them a bow, with winds blowing between 14 and 18 knots. After three races with the Papagayo beaches as a backdrop, the […]
CANARY ISLANDERS DOMINATE AT THE LANZAROTE INTERNATIONAL REGATTA
Ø The Gran Canarian María Cantero (ESP) showed mastery of the Lanzarote regatta course in a complicated day with strong winds and big waves, getting a second place along with Patricia Suárez from Vigo. However, the first place was held by Ronja Grönblom and Veera Hokka (FIN). Ø The 49er class was led by Andrew […]
Portugal GP Day Two Write UP
Vilamoura delivered again………. J “Sailing doesn’t get much better” The Spanish Crew Albert TORRES and Elías Leonard Aretz from RCN Palma had a super day and moved up to firstplace in the 49er Class followed by the Austrian team Keanu PRETTNER Jakob FLACHBERGER just 2 points behind and tied with the Danish Frederik RASK and […]
Marstrand to Host First-Ever 49er Short Track World Championship
The Short Track World Championship is an action-packed tournament format that showcases the best of sailing in a fan-friendly package. The world’s best 49er and 49erFX sailors will race in the world’s best amphitheater for sailing. The regatta will run from July 14-17, 2022 as part of a summer of sailing in Marstrand, Sweden. Host […]