2025 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Junior European Champions Crowned in Sferracavallo
Sferracavallo (Palermo), 9 November 2025 – The 2025 Junior European Championship for the Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX classes came to an exciting close today at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo, following four days of high-level competition that tested both skill and strategy across varying weather conditions. The final day began with an AP postponement due to […]
Sferracavallo – Day 1 of the Junior European Championship for Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX Concludes Successfully
The Junior European Championship for the Nacra 17, 49er, and 49erFX classes, hosted by Circolo Velico Sferracavallo (Palermo), got off to an excellent start yesterday. Perfect sailing conditions and a spectacular atmosphere on the racecourse set the tone for an exciting weekend ahead. Under clear skies and bright sunshine, a light breeze of 6 to […]
2025 Junior European Championships Kick Off in Sicily
The 2025 Junior European Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, FX Open and Nacra 17 classes are set to begin today in Sferracavallo, Sicily, Italy, bringing together the next generation of Olympic sailors for four days of high-intensity racing at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo. Racing begins with the Practice Race and Competitors’ Briefing on November 5, followed […]
Sailing the NACRA 17 Is the Best Opportunity for Females to Go Foiling
Foiling is fun… frustrating… fast… and female. If you’re a woman who wants to get into high-performance foiling, there’s one boat that makes more sense than any other: the NACRA 17. No other Olympic class offers the same mix of speed, teamwork, and access to elite-level competition — and no other foiling pathway gives women […]
Sailing Towards LA 2028: 2026 World and European Championships Announced
The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes are excited to announce the venues and dates for our two major championships in 2026 – the World Championship in Quiberon, France, followed by the European Championship in Eckernförde, Germany. Both events will be key milestones on the road to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, as the world’s […]
Mateo Majdalani Takes the Helm as Nacra 17 President
As we look ahead to the new campaign for LA 2028, we are pleased to congratulate Mateo Majdalani on stepping into the role of Nacra 17 President. This decision reflects not only a natural transition in leadership but also a recognition of the need for current sailors to have a stronger voice in representing the […]
LA2028 Format: What Are We Trying to Achieve?
Sailing currently faces a critical challenge in the world of Olympic broadcasting. According to data from Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), sailing ranked very poorly among the 312 events in terms of broadcast coverage. This low visibility is not just a matter of interest — it threatens the future of sailing as an Olympic sport if we cannot […]
2026 Junior World Championships Set for Medemblik, Netherlands
The International 49er and Nacra 17 Class Association, in collaboration with the Royal Yacht Club Hollandia in conjunction with the Dutch High Performance Sailing Class, proudly announces that the 2026 Junior World Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes will take place in Medemblik, Netherlands, from July 19 to 26th, 2026. Why Medemblik? […]
British Gimson and Burnett Shine (again) in Nacra17 at French Olympic Week
The final day of the 56th French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered action-packed Medal Races for the skiff and foiling catamaran fleets, under a steady 10–12 knot easterly and lively waves. After a week that tested sailors across every weather condition — including a fierce Mistral — it was the USA, Belgium, and Great Britain […]
“You only get it here” – Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation in Hyères
Day 3 “This was my first time in the Mistral, I like strong winds, but…it got crazy!” – Roos Wind “It was epic, just survival conditions – and the Ilca 6 are still out there!” – Nicholas Halliday “You know it’s gonna hurt like a m0£%@$*%£@!#, but you’ve just got to send it.” – Anna […]
