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Gimson and Burnett Lead GBR 1-2 After US Crew Penalised At Nacra 17 Worlds
American duo Riley Gibbs and Louisa Chafee lead the Nacra 17 World Championships after the first three qualifying races were contested in light, sub 10 kt breezes and pleasant sunshine…
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Brave New World
The Nacra 17 class steps into a brave new world Tuesday as the first world championship for the mixed sex Olympic catamaran in its new 'flying' foiling configuration starts on…
Read MoreUpdate – Gennaker Upwind at Worlds – Proposed Vote by Entrants at the Open Forum
Overnight one of the Class Executives, after training, changed their view on the issue of using the gennaker upwind at the World Championship next week. They now believe that we…
Read MoreGet Well Soon Bora Gulari
An injury today while training to Nacra 17 sailor, Bora Gulari (USA) has resulted in serious damage to his hand. Our thoughts are with our good friend and we wish…
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Nacra 17 World Championships – Use of Gennakers Upwind
Ultimately the view of the Class Executive is that no decisions affecting racing in such a significant way should be made so close to the World Championship. The rules stand…
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New Bearings Available for Nacra 17 Sailors
As of this morning, all teams racing at the 2017 Worlds now have access to pick up their new bearings and renew sailing efforts in all conditions. Nacra Sailing and…
Read MoreBearing Update 4 after Nacra 17 Executive Call – Tuesday August 22, 2017
The new active lower bearings for the Nacra 17 are in production. By late Friday night (August 25) enough units for all those entered in the World Championships will have…
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Kingfisher Yacht Ropes partners with International Nacra 17 and International 49er Class Associations
Yorkshire, UK – 21st August 2017 – Kingfisher Yacht Ropes, the marine specific arm of innovative rope products distributer, the DSM Group, has entered into a partnership agreement with the…
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