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August 15, 2023

Santiago Lange (ARG) to retire following the 2023 Sailing World Championship after a 43 year career including three Olympic medals. The sailing hero won medals in three events, including a Gold at Rio 2016 at 54 years old. More incredibly, his Rio gold came after winning a fight against cancer that claimed one of his lungs just months before beginning the Olympic regatta.

The 2023 Sailing World Championship marks the end of his career, as he and teammate Vicky Travascio will not qualify for the Argentinan Olympic berth in Paris 2024. The Argentinian selection criteria in the Nacra 17 mixed catamaran combines the results of four regattas in 2023. Mateo Majdalani with Eugenia Bosco have soundly secured the Olympic berth, having trounced Lange in the first two events, and is on pace to have a similar result making it mathematically impossible for Lange to qualify.

“This will be the last racing of my Olympic career that began in 1980. I have been very emotional all week, but I also remember my career fondly,” said Lange.

The Hague, The Netherlands – 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships
Credit: Sander van der Borch / World Sailing. 13 August 2023.

Lange is a popular figure in sailing and has contributed much to the Olympic movement over the years. He is also currently serving as president of the Nacra 17 class association, which represents the sailor’s interests in the sport.

Two of his five sons competed together in the 49er class at the 2016 Olympics. When Lange won gold in dramatic fashion in the final race, the pair swam out to greet their father and the images went viral in an outpouring of emotion from a career capped in gold.

The 2023 Sailing World Championship runs from August 11 – 18 and all the results, photos, and stories can be found here.

Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is famous for its stunning harbours and sailing culture. It is, without a doubt, a world-class racing and regatta destination.

The downtown competition venue offers quick and easy access to a vibrant city with a celebrated culinary scene, fantastic shopping, and dynamic arts and culture. As well as big city sophistication, Auckland also offers an incredible natural setting; beautiful beaches, volcanic cones, island getaways and expansive parks are never too far away.

Home to sailing champions and the highly anticipated 2021 Americas Cup, Aucklanders and New Zealander’s alike are proud of their sailing heritage. Here, the Championship will enjoy huge support from the public.

Auckland is looking forward to welcoming all athletes, teams and supporters of the 49er, 49er FX and Nacra 17 World Championships.

Notice of Race

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Official Notice Board

Please note the Official Notice Board will be hosted at 49er.org or via the link below.
https://49er.org/event/2019-oceania-championship/#noticeboard

APP

We are pleased to let you know we have an app available for all competitors and supporters coming to Auckland to compete and for those following the regatta back home.

Please download for free from the app store, 49er FX Nacra

This will be continually updated as we have new information about the regatta.

The regatta app will be our main communication tool with the sailors at the event so be sure to read and take notice of any push notifications.

REGISTRATION

 

Entry is a 2 step process:

a) Enter the scoring system via manage2sail

b) Pay for your entry via the class merchant system.

 

For Oceanias 2019 no coach entry is required.

To register for media accreditation for the 2019 49er, 49erFX and Nacra17 Oceania and World Championships, please complete this form:

MEDIA ACCREDITATION