The official webpage for the regatta is www.49ereuropeans.org
49er is a yacht skiff type as Olympic Class since 2000 year was designed by Julian Bethwaite. Sailing that yacht requires very high technical skills because of the narrow hull, a huge sail area, two trapezoids and permanent booms used for ballasting. 49er is made of laminated glass-epoxy-coal.
Technical parameters:
Total length: 4,9 m
Total width: 2,9 m
Minimum weight: 125 kg
