The 49er Worlds Preview You Really Want
49er Preview You’ve already seen the ‘Who’s going to win preview‘, so this preview is about what Santander means to the 49er fleet. If there is any doubt that Burling and Tuke (NZL) are the favorites going into the event they were erased at the 49er coaches regatta where they dominated again in a great […]
The Important Thing Is To Participate? But of Course!
Diary of a novice (or almost) – Day 6 World Championships 49er and 49er FX 2013 Marseille Despite wanting believe the competitors statements as I’ve interviewed them in recent days , the atmosphere has changed today. 20 knots of wind and the final places up for grabs: the big-smile face masks fall and the competitors […]
Frantic Friday at The Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships
After yesterday’s frustrations on (but mainly off) the water, everyone was anxious to make the most of today as the fleets split for the closing stages of this year’s SEIKO 49er and 49erFX World Championships in Marseille. Today, the Gold fleets (Top 20 boats in both the 49er and FX fleets) were being tracked, racing […]
Two Bullets earn Maillot Jaune for French FX Team
Day 3 Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships, Marseille, France Sarah Steyaert and Julie Bossard sailed a stunning third day of qualification, winning both of today’s heats and moving to the top of the women’s leaderboard at the Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships in Marseille. The former Laser Radial World Champion from La […]
Two Bullets earn Maillot Jaune for French FX Team
Day 3 Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships, Marseille, France Sarah Steyaert and Julie Bossard sailed a stunning third day of qualification, winning both of today’s heats and moving to the top of the women’s leaderboard at the Seiko 49er & 49erFX World Championships in Marseille. The former Laser Radial World Champion from La […]
49er and 49er FX Youth World Championships – the last day of the regatta
Gold medals went to Spanish and Finnish teams. Diego Botin and Pablo Tunado are 49er Youth World Champions and Noora Ruskola with Camilla Cedercreutz – 49er FX Youth World Champions. Due to a lack of wind in the morning, the last race for the 49er fleet wasn’t held. The Top 10 sailors have been waiting […]