Copenhagen to Host 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Junior World Championships
July 30 – August 3, 2025 | Copenhagen, Denmark Copenhagen, Denmark – The 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Junior World Championships will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, and hosted by the Royal Danish Yacht Club from July 30 to August 3, 2025. This event will see the […]
DUTCH DOMINATE AT EUROPEAN NACRA 17 CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SFERRACAVALLO SILVER FOR ITALY’S UGOLINI AND GIUBILEI IN THRILLING FINALS
Yesterday marked the conclusion of the European Nacra 17 Championships at the Sferracavallo Sailing Club in Palermo (Circolo Velico Sferracavallo), where Dutch sailors Willemijn Offerman and Scipio Houtman claimed the title of European Champions. Competing over five days against 13 international teams, the Italian duo Gianluigi Ugolini and Maria Giubilei secured second place, taking home […]
Dutch Sailors Offerman and Houtman Crowned 2024 Nacra 17 European Champions
Silver for Italy’s Ugolini and Giubilei, Junior Gold for Belgian Team Borghijs The 2024 Nacra 17 European Championships wrapped up today at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo in Palermo, crowning Dutch duo Willemijn Offerman and Scipio Houtman as the new European Champions. Italy’s team, Gianluigi Ugolini and Maria Giubilei, took the silver, while Belgian siblings Kwinten and […]
Sferracavallo Hosts Four Races Today at the Nacra 17 European Championships
Four races were completed today by the fleet Nacra 17 fleet at the European Championships, currently underway at the Sferracavallo Sailing Club in Palermo and set to conclude on Sunday. After yesterday’s lull, which prevented any races from being held, today’s events saw all 18 crews taking to the water at 10 a.m. With these […]
First Day of the Nacra 17 European Championships Concludes in Sferracavallo with Two Races Completed
The first day of the Nacra 17 European Championships at the Circolo Velico Sferracavallo (Palermo) has wrapped up after two races held in variable wind conditions, starting at 9 knots and dropping to 7-8 knots as the day progressed. The championships will continue at this scenic venue through Sunday. The provisional rankings place the Dutch […]
Ruggero Tita & Caterina Banti Named Team of the Year; Diego Botín & Florian Trittel Win Rolex World Sailor of the Year at World Sailing Awards
The 2024 World Sailing Awards celebrated the elite of the sailing world, recognizing extraordinary achievements by athletes who have dominated their fields with unmatched dedication, skill, and resilience. Among this year’s honorees, Italian duo Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti claimed the coveted Team of the Year award, while Spain’s Diego Botín and Florian Trittel earned […]
Sferracavallo Welcomes International Sailing Elite for the Nacra 17 European Championships
Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Tomorrow; Racing from Wednesday 6th to Sunday 10th Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 5, 2024 — The picturesque Gulf of Sferracavallo is set to host the Nacra 17 European Championships, welcoming 18 teams and 36 elite sailors from 13 nations for a week of thrilling competition. The event, running from November 5 […]
From Champion to Advocate: Caterina Banti Exposes “Equality” in Sailing
After winning her second consecutive Olympic gold medal in Paris, 37-year-old Caterina Banti has decided to step back from competitive sailing. This choice was a thoughtful one; she feels a pull toward new life adventures beyond the wind and waves. This summer was packed with excitement for sailing fans: Team New Zealand won the […]
Support Our 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Stars!
The World Sailing Awards 2024 are just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that some of the top athletes from the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes have been nominated for their outstanding performances this year. Let’s celebrate their achievements and show our support by casting our votes! 🏆 Meet the Nominees and […]
Stars and Challengers from the 49er and Nacra 17 Classes Take to the America’s Cup Stage
The upcoming America’s Cup and its inaugural Youth and Women’s America’s Cup events, are taking place in Barcelona from September 17 to October 13, 2024, will showcase a remarkable lineup of sailors from the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 classes. This year’s competition features both seasoned champions and rising stars, many of whom have previously […]
