Class info news
July Update – FX spin material – alternate penalties – top mast
Test Event Commentary Congrats to those who raced at the Test Event. As the name implies it is a test of the organization, less so meant for the sailors.…
Read MoreJune Update – Mast Tops and Media Strategy
New 49er Top Mast Discount Ends June 30 CST has done a great job of producing new 49er top masts to capacity since the 49er Executive approved the spec…
Read More2023 April Update
2024 Worlds Dates Shift We have changed the dates of the 2024 Worlds from what we originally published due to a sailing calendar conflict. The updated dates are now…
Read MoreMarch 2023 Update – 49er Top Mast
49er Mast Top Section Dear 49er class, To address the issue of mast breakages, Julian, as the 49er Copy Rights Holder (CRH), has proposed a new version of…
Read MoreFebruary 2023 Update
Palma Rule Compliance Palma is upcoming quickly, and team are expected to be in full compliance wth the class rules for racing. Team should ensure their boats are at least…
Read MoreJanuary Update
49er Mast Tenon There is a specification change to the mast tenon for the 49er and 49erFX. After much discussion and testing, the Copy Rights Holders have proposed the V2…
Read MoreDecember 2022 Update
Class Rules The Nacra 17 Class rules have been formally updated and published by World Sailing. As always, the current link is available at nacra17.org -> class info -> class…
Read MoreNovember 2022 Update
49er Mainsails 49er mainsail production has gone according to plan. The first 120 mains from an initial production run of 200 will soon be available for 49er sailors. In…
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