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OUTTERIDGE/JENSEN WIN AUSSIE NATIONALS

Nathan Outteridge and Iain Jensen won the 2011 49er Nationals but not without a fight from New Zealanders Peter Burling & Blaire Tuke. The 16 boat fleet had a range of conditions testing their abilities all around the course. Also in a debut, the 29erXX Aussie Nationals were held alongside with a last race leader change with Byron White and Ash Rooklyn winning the last race to take the title over David O'Conner and Ty Marshall. Full results here

Photo: Burling & Tuke take a dip on the 1st day of racing. Photo by Haylee Outteridge

NORTH AMERICANS LAUNCH NEW SITE

www.49erNA.org is your one stop for fleet info in North America. Find out about teams, training, racing, logistics and classifieds! Combined with the 49erNA Facebook page, you can find everything you need about 49er’s in North America. Be sure to check in often for updates and content
On the main site, it is basically a blog with news and other updates and team contact info. The Fb page is meant more to be a discussion about regattas, charters, gear exchange, training and logistics. Please use them to get communication going. Also post from your campaign FB page on the 49erNA FB page (“cross mojonation”).

HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA

49er Class photographer Fried Elliott has captured some of the great shots of 49ers and 29ers from Bahamas, Spain & Poland in his 2011 calendar. While not exclusively all skiffs, it's a great tribute to sailing. Order yours here

PERTH INTERNATIONAL REGATTA UNDERWAY

Follow the action from downunder at www.perth2011.com

photos, videos, results & live blogs

49er results

SAIL MELBOURNE--EARLY ENTRY CLOSES DEC 1

ISAF Sailing World Cup - Sail Melbourne 2010 Save $100.00

Early entry fee closes on the 1st December

This year’s ISAF Sailing World Cup - Sail Melbourne is shaping up to be the best yet, with 5 of the world’s top 20 49ers already confirming their entry. These entries include Outteridge and Jensen, Storck and Moore, Phillips and Phillips and Anderson and Thorsell. Also, there are a number of other competitors from Denmark, Germany, New Zealand, and Sweden and of course many from Australia.

Check out Sail Melbourne’s new web site and read about the many activities occurring during the week.

To save $100 on your registration fee, register on-line at
www.sailmelbourne.com.au/website/competitorinfo.html