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49er

The 49er is the twin-trapeze high-performance class that won the spot for the Sydney 2000 Olympics. It has since been voted by ISAF for the 2004 Olympics in Athens.

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The fourth stop of the five series Sailing Grand Slam circuit
Posted on 12 Jul
World Sailing announces split venues for LA28
The boards will be at Long Beach, with the dinghy events at the Port
Posted on 30 Jun
Bronze breakthrough for Liddell and Brown
Nacra 17 duo claim their first international podium at Kieler Woche
Posted on 30 Jun
Sail Canada introduces Canadian Sailing Team
21 athletes were selected based on the Canadian Sailing Team Sport Canada Carding Criteria
Posted on 26 Jun
Hamilton Island Race Week Olympic sailing showcase
40th anniversary celebrations are hotting up
Posted on 26 Jun
Aussies Break into Top 10 at Kieler Woche
Put to the test from light air to heavy breeze
Posted on 26 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 6
Double gold for France in Olympic classes
Posted on 25 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 5
Tuesday served as a warm-up for the hot finale of Kieler Woche
Posted on 24 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 3
A Tough Test for Athletes and Equipment
Posted on 23 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 2
The Olympic skiffs sorted themselves into gold and silver fleets after four daily races
Posted on 22 Jun
Kieler Woche Day 1
German frontrunners in the 49er and 49er FX classes
Posted on 22 Jun
Australian Sailors ready to tackle Kiel Week
The third event within the five event Sailing Grand Slam
Posted on 21 Jun
Top 10 finishes for Aussie crews in Europeans
Australia's 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 sailors have wrapped up a demanding week in Greece
Posted on 9 Jun
Yachting NZ: 'A win for the squad'
Rising Kiwi 49er team Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have won the Gold Medal at the European Champs
Posted on 9 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Overall
Canadian Lewin Lafrance sisters win first major championship
Posted on 8 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 5
Veterans and Rookies each demolish their fleets to win with two races to spare
Posted on 7 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 4
Bergmann with Wille keep their nerve to move into FX lead
Posted on 6 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 3
A six-hour bake on the water
Posted on 5 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 2
It can be easy to win! For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles
Posted on 5 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans Day 1
Austrians Prettner and Flachberger tip into early lead
Posted on 3 Jun
49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans starts Tuesday
The fleet is ready for racing in Thessaloniki, Greece
Posted on 2 Jun
Young Aussie squad ready to shine at Europeans
Australia's fast boat sailors are set for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Europeans in Greece
Posted on 2 Jun
Canadians set at 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Europeans
Racing will take place June 3-8 in Thessaloniki, Greece
Posted on 30 May
2026 Junior Worlds set for Medemblik, Netherlands
A famous and beautiful sailing venue with a deep-rooted legacy in Olympic-class racing
Posted on 17 May
Zhik expands Danish Sailing Team partnership
Continuing for another four years as Official Technical Apparel Supplier
Posted on 6 May
Australia's next wave at French Olympic Week
Morris faced light and patchy breeze in the must-win medal showdown
Posted on 27 Apr
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week overall
Antonia and Georgia Lewin-LaFrance win bronze medal at Sailing Grand Slam Series event
Posted on 27 Apr
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères overall
USA skiffs gold and silver as Italy and China top medal table
Posted on 26 Apr
Sail Canada at 2025 French Olympic Week Day 5
Two Canadian boats will take part in Saturday's Medal Races
Posted on 25 Apr
56th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères day 5
Israel deny China triple gold
Posted on 25 Apr
Links
49er UK Nationals Attendance
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Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta
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Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta
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Isaac McHardie and William McKenzie at Paris 2024 Olympics
© World Sailing / Sander van der Borch
AUS 49er sailors Harry Price (skipper) and Max Paul at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta regattta, Palma
© Sailing Energy
Casey Imeneo at Kieler Woche
© Saskia Johannsen
49er fleet at Kieler Woche
© Sascha Klahn
Jakob Meggendorfer and Andreas Spranger sailed to Kieler Woche silver in black, red and gold in the 49er
© Sascha Klahn / Kieler Woche
Among the hot medal contenders at Kiel Week in the 49er: Hernan Umpierre/Fernando Diz from Uruguay
© Sascha Klahn / Kieler Woche
The 49er sailors enjoyed top conditions on the second day of Kiel Week in the Sailing Grand Slam
© Sascha Klahn / Kieler Woche
Harry Price and Max Paul - 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships
© Nikos Pantis
Seb Menzies and George Lee Ross - Gold medalists - NZL Sailing Team - 49er Europeans - Greece - June 2025
© Nikos Pantis
Seb Menzies and George Lee Ross - NZL Sailing Team - 49er Europeans - Greece - June 2025
© Nikos Pantis
NZL Sailing Team - 49er Europeans - Greece - June 2025
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships - Day 6
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships - Day 6
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships - Day 6
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships day 5
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships day 5
© Nikos Pantis
Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush win the 49er European Championships with a day to spare
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 4
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 3
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 3
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 3
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 3
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 3
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships Day 1
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships
© Nikos Pantis
2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships
© Nikos Pantis
Shaun Connor and Otto Henry
© Beau Outteridge
2026 Junior World Championships set for Medemblik, Netherlands
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