Calling all 49er and FX sailors: your opinion is needed
by Adrian Peach 18 Jul 2014 15:31 BST
18 July 2014
49er sailors up and down the country might be pleased to know that the
29er class is considering inviting 49ers and FX's to join them in some
of their already very successful Grand Prix circuit for 2015. The
Circuit takes boats as far south as Torquay and North as the Yorkshire
Dales.
The thought process behind the proposal is the 29ers already have a
successful events calendar and the 49er outside the Olympic classes
seem a bit thin on the ground. We know that there are 49ers and FX's
up and down the country who are not as driven as the Olympic
Development guys, however still enjoy the boat at a club racing level
and this might motivate them to get mobile.
Plus this is a great way
to showcase the 49er FX to the transitioning top end of the 29er
fleet, especially as the RYA are now championing the transition
in-between 29er and 49er with the FX.
We are trying to gauge opinion from 49er sailors to see if there is
demand for more of a circuit, however the final say will be at the
29er AGM in August where the proposal will be put out to a vote.
The 29er Class are considering a trial event this September 27th and
28th at their Hayling Island GP, please get in touch if you feel this
would be a good idea.
If you have a 49er, or FX rig then get in touch as the market is
strong for used boats and equipment.
Any thoughts please email