The 49er one-design skiff has transformed dinghy racing. Offering performance, excitement and spectacle together with the unmatched ferocity of competition only generated in Olympic fleets. The hull designed by Julian Bethwaite is lightweight and offers minimal resistance.

The skiff that flies. It's one of the most powerful experiences in high performance, double handed skiff sailing. Using a twin trapeze, self-tacking jib, asymmetric gennaker and solid wings, the Mackay built 49er reaches speeds of 25 knots.

Feb 28, 2025 · Diego Botin and Florian Trittel fulfilled a lifelong dream by mastering the Men’s Skiff to become Olympic champions. The Spanish pair sailed impressively throughout the regatta, finishing top of the Opening Series by a narrow five-point margin.

Our top women sailors want a skiff that is thrilling in 10 knots and still racing in 25 knots. This is the FX. Media and spectators already love the 49erFX. The women’s skiff event in the 49erFX has the potential to be one of the glamour events of the entire Olympics.

28 Athletes at 2025 49er & 49erFX US Nationals Illustrates Strength of American Skiff Movement. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. By Willie McBride, USA 49er Class Association President. MIAMI, FL (19 February 2025) – A balmy, 15 knot wind stirred the palm trees at the US Sailing Center of Miami for day three of the 2025 49er and 49erFX National ...

Designed by famous Australian skiff sailor / designed, Julian Bethwaite, the 49er represents the culmination of high performance sailing, remaining the gold standard for athletic competition on water and becoming a proving ground for today’s top International sailors.

Aug 7, 2021 · The 49er one-design skiff has transformed dinghy racing. It offers excitement, performance, and spectacle together with the unmatched ferocity of competition only generated in Olympic fleets. Ovington Boats supplies fully comprehensive 49er packages as well as spare parts for the skiff.

Tweepersoons, dubbele trapeze, uiterst spectaculair; de 49er is de ultieme High Performance skiff, ontworpen door de Australiër Julian Bethwaite in 1995. De ultra-lichte en slanke romp biedt een minimale weerstand en vereist ervaren prestaties van de beide zeilers.

Welcome to the worldwide group of 49er sailors. The 49er has a noble lineage from the skiffs of Sydney Harbour. Skiffs enjoyed their first official regatta in 1827 and have raced continuously ever since.