49er / 49erFX

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.

49er / 49erFX
  • 2023 Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia Wrap Up

    Episode 1

    52nd Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia Regatta with the world's best dinghy, kite, board and multihull sailors competing in Palma, Spain. It was a monster week and this is a monster programme enjoying all their exploits throughout one of the biggest regattas on the planet!

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • 2023 French Olympic Week - Hyéres Wrap Up

    Episode 2

    It was Hyére's turn to host the best of the best sailors and it gave them the Mistral to cope with! Plenty of action from the week long regatta and special congratulations to Casey Imeneo (AUS) - slightly biased we know!

    Video Producer: VR Sport Media

  • The Allianz Regatta 2023 - Netherlands

    Episode 3

    Final round of the 2023 Sailing World Cup in Almere and Lelystad, The Netherlands. The Allianz Regatta – the second of a two-event Olympic classes tour for many of the international sailors. Six of the ten Olympic classes were fought out including the ILCA 6 and 7, 49er skiffs and the foilers - b...

  • Kiel Week 2023 - Nine Days of Racing

    Episode 4

    Kieler Woche is back and the biggest regatta in Europe is racing again for nine days with action from the ILCA6 and 7, 470, Nacra 17, 29ers, 49ers and keelboats j/70. Action packed as always from Kiel.

    Video Producer: KielerWocheTV