Canadian Grant Program Announced

The Canadian 49er Class announced today the Canadian Boat Grant Program. With the aim of bringing younger sailors into the Canadian 49er class, Pitch Pole Skiff Products (aka 49er.ca) will…

2013 Youth Worlds Venue Sought

Bids are being accepted for the 2013 Youth World Championships.  Organizers interested in hosting please contact Ben Remocker. Photo: Thomas Eibenberg - Gallery

Palamos Regatta

Frei & Rocherieux Crowned 49er European Champions

Peters and Fitzgerald are Youth World Champions Theatre Style racing proved to be both exciting and promising. Matheiu Frei and Yann Rocherieux (FRA) sailed beautifully throughout the week and used…

Garda Perfection

Garda was true to form as it served up 12-18 knots of perfection for the 49er teams at the European and Youth World Championship.  The Silver fleet held 3 races…

Wild Day For Racing

The leftover wind from the frontal system was a bit too much for the skiffs to handle.  Sailors were sent out at 10:30 in a clearing Peler, the northerly wind,…

Second Round of Qualifying Begins

Thunder rumbled between the mountains as the 49ers clocked 3 races each for the Gold and Silver fleets on Lake Garda.  Sailing out of Fraglia Vela Riva, one race was…