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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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Show news Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year Awards
Ian Barrows, Hans Henken and Cole Brauer honored
Posted on 7 Feb
Los Angeles Olympic cycle set to start in Mallorca
At the 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca
Posted on 30 Jan
Kieler Woche premiere in the Sailing Grand Slam
10 Olympic classes, 12 international classes, ILCA 6 Men's Worlds and more
Posted on 21 Jan
Midway point for ODP Winter Camps
The second training camp of US Sailing's winter domestic ODP season wrapped up before the holidays
Posted on 3 Jan
Sailing Grand Slam announces 2025 event dates
Along with a new website and the initial Notice of Race
Posted on 22 Dec 2024
Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura round 1 overall
Strong winds on day 4 in the Algarve
Posted on 16 Dec 2024
Portugal Grand Prix at Vilamoura round 1 day 3
Stronger winds for ILCA and 49er fleets
Posted on 16 Dec 2024
Challenging conditions test sailors at Sail Sydney
Champions emerged across multiple classes
Posted on 9 Dec 2024
Champions crowned on final day of Sail Sydney 2024
Sailors make the most of the tricky conditions
Posted on 9 Dec 2024
Ovington Boats December Discounts
From 20% on all blocks and ropes, and more
Posted on 6 Dec 2024
Exciting 49er & 49erFX Sailing Calendar announced
With some of the world's best sailing destinations on the line-up
Posted on 6 Dec 2024
LA2028 campaigns kick off at Sail Sydney
Australia's top sailors racing on Sydney Harbour over the next four days
Posted on 5 Dec 2024
49er Fittings Guide
System by System Breakdown
Posted on 4 Dec 2024
49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 sailors in SailGP
A look at the sailors from our classes competing this weekend
Posted on 22 Nov 2024
Call for Bids
49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest for 2026-2028
Posted on 21 Nov 2024
The path to LA2028 and Brisbane 2032
The summer of sailing in Australia kick off with the three iconic regattas
Posted on 20 Nov 2024
Iconic regattas form a Sailing Grand Slam
To support World Sailing's Olympic Vision
Posted on 15 Nov 2024
2025 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17 Junior Worlds news
Copenhagen, Denmark to host the event
Posted on 15 Nov 2024
Introducing the Sailing Grand Slam
The new premier Olympic sailing series
Posted on 14 Nov 2024
Tita and Banti named Team of the Year
Botín and Trittel win Rolex World Sailor of the Year
Posted on 5 Nov 2024
Dutch Olympic Team Head Coach Opportunity
Are you the head coach ready to take on this challenge?
Posted on 3 Nov 2024
Are you a head coach ready to take on a challenge?
Top-3 Olympic nation in sailing, kite- and windsurfing
Posted on 1 Nov 2024
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
A strong domestic resurgence in the classes combined with a few international visitors
Posted on 30 Sep 2024
Trickle Down Technology from the America's Cup
The ultimate proving ground often shape the future of the sport
Posted on 2 Sep 2024
A tribute to the Australian Sailing Team
From Australian Sailing President, Alistair Murray AM
Posted on 27 Aug 2024
Architect of the grand design
You're talking about one hell of a journey, thus far, and there are a few things that could help
Posted on 25 Aug 2024
US Sailing: An Open Letter on Paris 2024
From Marcus Lynch, Richard Jepsen, and Alan Ostfield
Posted on 21 Aug 2024
Paris 2024 medallists demonstrate diversity
A total of 19 nations were represented on the podium across 10 events
Posted on 14 Aug 2024
Sail Canada 49er / 49erFX Championships Preview
Being held alongside the 29er Canadian Championship
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Sailing results from the Paris 2024 Olympics
David Schmidt looks at the current racing news from a North American perspective
Posted on 13 Aug 2024
Links
49er UK Nationals Attendance
see the full nationals attendance table here

Photos

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Jack Ferguson and Max Paul - Sail Sydney 2024
© Fynn Sprott
Jack Ferguson and Max Paul
© Sailing Energy
Call for Bids – 2026-2028 Europeans and 2028 World Championships for 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Classes
© 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing
Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia
© Sailing Energy
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
49er FX and 49er UK Nationals 2024 at the WPNSA
© Optical Marine / Noah Fitzgerald
Diego Botin/Florian Trittel (ESP) - Medal race - Men's Skiff - 49er - Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing - Marseille, August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Sander van der Borch
McKiwis take a dive soon after the finish of the Medal Race - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Sander van der Borch
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Sander van der Borch
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists trail the Gold Medalists Diego Botin and Paul Trittel (ESP) - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - lead out Sean Waddilove and Robert Dickson (IRL) Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Jean-Louis Carli
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Sander van der Borch
Medalists Media Conference - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Silver medalists - Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) arrive on tghe beach - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie (NZL) - Silver Medalists - Mens Skiff - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
McKiwis show off their 49er Silver Medal - Paris2024 Olympic Sailing Event - Marseille - August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Lloyd Images
Ian Barrows Hans Henken (USA) celebrate winning bronze in the Men's Skiff - Paris Olympic Sailing in Marseille, France August 2, 2024
© World Sailing / Sander van der Borch
Ian Barrows (St. Thomas, USVI) and Hans Henken (San Fransisco, CA) celebrate after securing the bronze medal in the Men's Skiff event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
© Sailing Energy / US Sailing Team