Magic Marine Morning Show With Beau Outteridge
This years European championships in Helsinki will have a feature full morning show with interviews, Q&A and much more hosted by Banging the Corners founder Beau Outteridge. Tune in every day at 9:00AM (EEST) local Helsinki. UK 7:00 AM BST
Generational ‘Game-On’ In 49er Fleet – Hyeres
Olympic sailing has traditionally been dominated by those with the experience to put their athleticism and professionalism into peak form at the same time. For ages it was said that it took multiple Olympic cycles to move into podium potential performance. The young guns, not known for patience, are saying forget about that, I want […]
Grael Claims Victory in Decisive Downwind Leg – Kiwis Win Again!
Martine Grael (BRA) and Ida Nielsen (DEN) were each looking to win here in Palma with only 4 points separating them and three 10 minute races to compete. The first race solved little with Grael pulling an extra 2 points ahead, and then in one decisive downwind leg, a 2 minute run, Grael shot from […]
49er Class Leaders Showing the Way – Plenty to Play for in 49erFX
Day 5 – 2014 World Cup of Sailing – Palma The day began ominously with the 48 hour storm still in full effect. By game time however, the wind had decreased from 28 knots to 20 and racing started on time. The 49er fleet was first up after a tempestuous Thursday, and had 3 races in […]
Big Power Conditions Challenge Top Sailors
April 3, 2014 – Sailing World Cup of Palma Overnight the USS Harry Truman, a Nimitz Class Aircraft carrier, came into the bay of Palma, quite possibly to escape the weather. At the same time, the 49erFX fleet took to sea and thrived under tough conditions. Almost one year ago to the day, these elite […]
Wild Day Pushes Top Sailors Up the Standings
April 2, 2014 – Sailing World Cup – Palma The 49er Gold Fleet was treated to a strong offshore wind today of up to 20 knots that threw crews around like it was their boss. Well, almost all the crews. Many of the favorites took advantage of the shifty and puffy conditions to march up […]
Solid Start to Qualifying in Palma
Both the 49er and 49erFX managed to get three races each on the first day of Qualifying in Palma. After an overcast start to the day, the clouds parted and a light sea breeze formed to allow racing to begin around noon on all courses. The 49er sailors had the majority of the fleet stuck […]
Maximum Intensity At Miami World Cup Finals
Perfect conditions finally arrived in Miami as the 49er and 49erFX fleets raced on the final day of the 2014 ISAF World Cup of Sailing – Miami. The top 10 boats from each fleet were scheduled for a 3 race Theatre Style Final series that was completed on the blue waters of Biscayne Bay […]
Fantastic Theatre Style Final On The Cards In Miami
Regatta Update: Skiff fans be ready for an intense final day of the Miami World Cup of Sailing. The 49er fleet is crazy close on points, with 4 teams within 3 points of each other going into this 3 race, Theatre Style, final. The 49erFX racing has seen Sarah Steyaert and Julie Bossard of France […]
Graels Take 5 of 7 Races on the Day!
Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze, BRA 12, had an epic day on the water winning all 4 races held in the 2014 49erFX Seiko North American Championships. Bother Marco then went out and won his first ever international race! In fluky, shifty, and puffy conditions they had the magic to work through what ever the […]