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Chess on the water at Hempel World Cup Series – Allianz Regatta

Chess on the water at Hempel World Cup Series – Allianz Regatta

The Hempel World Cup Series – Allianz Regatta entered the second part of the competition on Wednesday 9 June as the 49er and 49erFX fleets took to the water in Medemblik, The Netherlands.

After five days of racing last week that saw the first Hempel World Cup Series medals since January 2020 awarded to sailors in the ILCA 6, ILCA 7, Men’s and Women’s RS:X and Nacra 17, it was time for the skiffs to race.

Apart from Sunday’s Medal...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/09/chess-on-the-water-at-hempel-world-cup-series-allianz-regatta/

2022 European Championships will be held in Aarhus, Denmark

2022 European Championships will be held in Aarhus, Denmark

Photo: Mick Anderson/SAILINGPIX.DK.
Champagne sailing in the summer of 2022 in Denmark.Aarhus has just been awarded the European Championships in 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 from 5 – 10 July 2022.
In July 2022, the largest sailing championship will be held in Aarhus since the Sailing World Championships in 2018. From 5 to 10 July, three of the classes will thus revisit Aarhus for the European Championships in 49s, 49erFX, and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/28/2022-european-championships-will-be-held-in-aarhus-denmark/

Nova Scotia to host 2022 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Sailing Championships

Nova Scotia to host 2022 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 World Sailing Championships

Nova Scotia to host 2022 World Championships
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Canada host 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 for the first time
HALIFAX, N.S., April 8, 2021 – Nova Scotia will host a 400-strong field of the world’s best sailors from over 35 countries when the World Championships for three Olympic classes, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17, kick off in September 2022. Taking place in Canada for the first time in its history, the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/04/08/nova-scotia-to-host-2022-49er-49erfx-and-nacra-17-world-sailing-championships/

Thessaloniki, Greece to host 2021 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17

Thessaloniki, Greece to host 2021 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, Nacra 17

Tune up for Tokyo!
The final major championship of the 2020 Quadrennial will be held in Thessaloniki, Greece from May 4-9, 2021 for the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 fleets. Just two months ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, it is expected to be the final chance for Olympians to get into racing form and for the next generation of aspiring Olympians to catch the favorites before they head onto the World Stage.

The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/11/thessaloniki-greece-to-host-2021-european-championship-for-49er-49erfx-nacra-17/

Elation for Bekkering and Duetz as they strive under press, qualify for games

Elation for Bekkering and Duetz as they strive under press, qualify for games

49erFX: Brazil win, but Dutch survive pressure to win ticket to Tokyo

Martine Grael and Kahena Kunze won the Open European Championships, the Olympic Champions from Brazil in a different class this week in Weymouth. The greater interest for the Medal Race was which of the chasing pack would succeed in taking the silver and bronze. There were six teams in contention for the minor medals, but the team that needed to climb...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/19/elation-for-bekkering-and-duetz-as-they-strive-under-press-qualify-for-games/

49erFX Preview for 2019 Volvo Europeans

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49erFX Preview for 2019 Volvo Europeans

Dutch 49erFX Olympic Selection set to Highlight 2019 Volvo Europeans

When the 49erFX fleet joins the 49er and Nacra17 for the 2019 Volvo Europeans, amongst the battles for Olympic selection will be the defending World Champions. Bekkering/Duetz, (NED) who look to keep their Tokyo 2020 campaign alive.

At the recent Hempel World Cup Series event in Genoa, the Olympic classes were plagued with extremely light and challenging conditions. Winning the 49erFX class...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/11/49erfx-preview-for-2019-volvo-europeans/

First Hempel World Cup Series Genoa medals go to Australia, The Netherlands and Spain

.Odile van Aanholt and Marieke Jongens

First Hempel World Cup Series Genoa medals go to Australia, The Netherlands and Spain

Hempel World Cup Series Genoa delivered the first three medals as Dutch, Australian and Spanish sailors claimed titles in the 49erFX, 49er and Nacra 17.

Odile van Aanholt and Marieke Jongens (NED) won the 49erFX Medal Race, moving up two places to win gold before Australian brothers David and Lachy Gilmour sealed the deal in the 49er. A second in the Nacra 17 Medal Race...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/20/first-hempel-world-cup-series-genoa-medals-go-to-australia-the-netherlands-and-spain/

Scene set for 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Medal Races

Scene set for 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Medal Races

The scene has been set for the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 Medal Races at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa following the conclusion of fleet racing in the Italian city.

The fifth day of competition in Genoa saw a long awaited 6-9 knot steady western breeze arrive, ensuring that 41 of 42 races were completed.

Italy’s Carlotta Omari and Matilda Distefano will lead the home nations hopes as they take a narrow advantage into the 49erFX Medal Race....

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/19/scene-set-for-49er-49erfx-and-nacra-17-medal-races/

First Laser Radial victories go to Høst (NOR) and Jayet (SUI)

First Laser Radial victories go to Høst (NOR) and Jayet (SUI)

 Laser Radial racing commenced on the third day of competition at Hempel World Cup Series Genoa and Line Flem Høst (NOR) and Switzerland’s Maud Jayet took the first race wins of the series to share an early lead.

The 67-boat fleet is split into blue and yellow for the qualification series and the Norwegian triumphed over Greek favourite Vasileia Karachaliou in the blue fleet with Jayet defeating Rio 2016 bronze medallist Anne-Marie...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/17/first-laser-radial-victories-go-to-host-nor-and-jayet-sui/

Qualifying Update for 2020

Mapping the Route to Tokyo for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17

World Sailing and the IOC have finally concluded the Tokyo 2020 qualification system, including continental qualification. The 49er has 19 spots at the games, 20 for the Nacra 17, and 21 for the 49erFX. The previous baseline of 20 was slightly adjusted to account for a 50-50 male-female ratio at the games, while managing to have 4.5 events for women and 5.5 events for men.

The basic qualification system is 1 spot in each event for the host...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/27/qualifying-update-for-2020/

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