It can be easy to win
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles where any interruption or mistake to initiate a downward spiral of doubt […]
Eugenia Bosco: Olympic Silver Medalist Speaks Out on Overcoming Childhood Abuse to Inspire Change
Eugenia Bosco, the exceptionally talented Nacra 17 sailor who recently secured a silver medal alongside her teammate Mateo Majdalani at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has shared a deeply personal story that transcends her accomplishments in sailing. In an emotional interview with La Nación, Eugenia revealed that she experienced sexual abuse as a young athlete while […]
Sailors from 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes Compete in SailGP Season 5 Opener
The fifth season of SailGP launches this weekend in Dubai, bringing together 11 national teams and some of the world’s best sailors. Many competitors on the start line began their careers in the 49er, 49erFX, or Nacra 17 classes, and they now showcase the skills developed in these Olympic fleets at the pinnacle of professional […]
Call for Bids – 2026-2028 Europeans and 2028 World Championships for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes
The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest from host cities, sailing clubs, and organizations to bid for the opportunity to organize the following events: 2026 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2027 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2028 World Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2028 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Second day of the 49er, 49er FX and Nacra 17 Junior World Championships
New Zealanders Sebastian Menzies and George Lee Rush maintain the lead in the 49er class and the French team of Titouan Petard and Thea Lubac are the leaders in the Nacra 17 Vilagarcía de Arousa (Galicia, Spain), 18 July 2024 It has been a long day on the waters of the Arousa estuary, where the […]
Quick Update on the Nacra 17 Last Chance Regatta
Danish pair Natacha Saouma-Pedersen and Mathias Bruun Borreskov continue to lead the Nacra 17 competition from which four countries will qualify from a fleet of 15. They didn’t match yesterday’s 3, 1, 1 performance but a first place in between a sixth and a fourth means they are out in front. Further down the standings, a posse of Belgians has gathered in fourth, fifth and sixth, […]
