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.
The 2018 Trofeo Princesa SAR Princesa Sofia Iberostar Regatta with the world's best dinghy, board and multihull sailors competing in Palma, Spain. They're 'Animals'!
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Over ninety 49er teams are competing at Kiel Week getting plenty of practice in before the Aarhus World Sailing regatta in August.
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Super Sunday at Kiel Week 2018 - The Medal Races for 2.4M, 49er, 49erFX, 470M, 470W, Laser and Nacra17. Fast and furious with places changing all the time.
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Sit back and enjoy the highlights from Kiel Week 2018 - action packed from Germany.
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