49er / 49erFX
12 Seasons
The 49er and 49er FX is a two-handed skiff-type high-performance sailing dinghy. The two crew work on different roles with the helm making many tactical decisions, as well as steering, and the crew doing most of the sail control. Both of the crew are equipped with their own trapeze and sailing is handled while “flying”.
The 49er was designed by Julian Bethwaite, the son of Frank Bethwaite, designer of the Tasar and the popular Laser 2 classes. The boat was selected by the International Sailing Federation after a series of trials for a high performance two person skiff and has been in every Olympics since its debut in Sydney Olympics of 2000.
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51st Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca - 2022 Highlights
Episode 1
Palma Bay witnessed ten gold medal winning performances at the 51st Trofeo Sofía Mallorca. With 1,015 competitors, this regatta made for a glorious start to the Hempel Sailing World Cup Circuit of 2022. This week also marked the start of a new Olympic cycle towards Paris 2024, and a vital opportu...
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17:40Episode 2French Olympic Week 2022 - Hyeres
Episode 2
Hyéres gears itself up as the Olympic evenue in 2024 with over 50 countries, 650 registered competitors, including the world's best Olympic sailors, taking to the Mediterranean waters. After the Trofeo Princess Sofia, at the beginning of April, Hyères is the second major event on the Olympic cale...
