Double-Bullet Dominance and a Singapore Surprise Open the 49er Worlds

Day 1:  Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships, Marseille, France It was a very light, tricky opening day to the Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships in Marseille, not the kind of day where anyone could have expected a particular team to dominate the racing. But with the 97-boat men’s fleet split three ways for […]

Sailors are Ready as the World Championships are About to Begin

2013 Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships Sept 23, 2013.  Marseille, France. On the eve of the 17th 49er World Championship and 1st ever 49erFX World Championship, the city of Marseille eagerly anticipates a great battle. The 49er has 95 participants, the second highest total ever and the largest in a decade.  This championship is […]

2013 World Championships – Can Anyone Knock Off the Favorites

Marseille, France is the host venue of the 2013 Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships.  This championship has the largest attendance for the 49er since 2001, with over 96 49ers registered.  Additionally, there are over 53 49erFX teams registered, so the Mediterranean Sea will be a buzz with skiff sailing action.  Catch all the action […]