A fleet of 29erXXs is growing on the west coast of the USA. A series of clinics and regattas are being discussed by the new owners and interested participants. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you're interested in joining in.

PS2000 RIGS SELLING FAST...STILL A FEW LEFT

A limited number of rigs with sails from the Seiko Superbowl Regatta are still available. Some have 3 days of sailing on them, some are brand new. The price, FOB PS2000 is $4950.00. This introductory price will only last through this batch of rigs, so get yours now while the price is low! Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to pick yours up today.

29erXX NORTH AMERICANS / CORK REGATTA DATES NOW SET

SEIKO 29erXX SUPERBOWL A HUGE SUCCESS; WHERE ARE WE HEADED FROM HERE?

As anyone watching Sailgroove interviews can tell you, the experience in Miami was extremely positive for everyone.The 29erXX proved itself an enjoyable challenge for skiff and non-skiff sailors alike. Italian 470 skipper and two-time Olympian (470 and Yngling) Giulia Conti told Sailgroove "It was so much fun. I'm a 470 sailor and I'm a skipper, and I'm not used to t rapezing a lot, but I'm having a lot of fun." When asked why she took a break from her 470 training she smiled and said "Hopefully to get to Rio 2016 with the 29erXX, so I'm practicing for that". 

Nine teams from four countries (ARG, AUS, ITA, USA) and four continents enjoyed three days of racing and a practice day. The Coconut Grove Sailing Club race committee did a great job on the water and the wind mostly cooperated allowing the fleet 10 races. Seiko provided beautiful watch trophies for the top two teams of Hannah Nattrass (AUS) / Graham Biehl (USA) and Francisco Piccini (ARG) and Sofia Tedin (ARG). Congratulations!

The friendly vibe of the event really helped all sailors to feel welcome. As event coach Trevor Moore commented, "We had a great opportunity where everyone was willing to try different tuning sets and we were able to line up and compare". It was immediately obvious to all participants the open attitude of the 29erXX offers a chance for all sailors to learn from each other. By working together with coach Trevor the group excelled as each day lead to rig setting adjustments that were discussed and digested by all participants in the daily debrief. 

Adam Roberts (USA), a 470 skipper, reports "As a first time skiffer it was a pretty awesome experience. its just like learning sailing all over again. I can't complain about going fast all the time. I've had a great time." Many of the event's sailors share Adam's feelings.

You're probably wondering how and where you can get into a 29erXX yourself? The 2010 schedule can be found on the 29er.org site under the XX tab. It is quite comprehensive for 2010, thanks to support from longtime sponsor Seiko. Seiko will provide beautiful watch trophies for three 29erXX events in 2010. There are many privately-owned rigs in Europe and this year's European events already have many sailors signing up. A growing fleet in North America can look forward to two Canadian events this summer. A fleet is just starting on the west coast of USA and will likely have two or three events scheduled in the next few weeks. Events are also being planned in Argentina and Australia. Look to the XX tab on 29er.org for more information.

For More Information:
29er.org under the XX tab
29erXX Google Group

Event Photos:
Stacy Childers
Kit Temple

Event Videos and Interviews:
Sailgroove

Results:
Final Results

FIRST 29erXX RIG TO ARGENTINA!

29erXX GOOGLE GROUP CREATED FOR 29erXX DISCUSSIONS

2010 29erXX CALENDAR POSTED

SEIKO SUPERBOWL REGATTA JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Its not too late to sign up for the 2010 SEIKO SUPERBOWL in Miami! Its going to be one great event with Seiko Rashies, Seiko Kites, not to mention Seiko WATCHES as trophies, cash prizes, and more. First team to the weather mark during the 3 races on the last day will win $200! Top team to buy a rig will get cash support. Come join in the fun! All details can be found by clicking on the Seiko Superbowl Regatta Miami link under the XX tab above.

GARDA EVENT DRAWS 9 29ERXX

9 29erXX's representing 4 countries sailed on Lake Garda Oct 31-Nov 1 in a series of 9 races.  Local Italians Daniele Poli and Michele Monzini won the event with 4 wins in the last 4 races!  Great sailing by all teams in tough conditions prove that the boat is here and ready for prime time!  Full results can be found here

Report from Dave Hall

After the resounding success in the summer of the Seiko 29erXX Gold Cup Seiko once again provided sponsorship and spectacular prizes for a second event at Lake Garda. Taking place at Fraglia Vela Riva over the long weekend of the 30th October – 1st November it provided a fitting close to the European season..
Sailed in conjunction with the last 29er Eurocup nine selected teams arrived and with the help of Ovington boats set up their rented xx rigs on their own boats.
During the run up to the 3 day event Lake Garda had provided much autumn sunshine but not a lot of wind. However, bang on race time of the first day a 20knot plus gradient wind  swept in from the south and gave the fleet 3 cracking races. In race one Dave Hall and Nicola Smith started how they hoped to go on wining the first race by keeping the rig above the water while some of the new teams found swimming to be time consuming. The next 2 races however were dominated by the GBR team of Katie Nurton and Louise Walker who started to revel in the strong winds.
Day 2 started with a little lighter wind for the first two races and a few different names popped to the front. The Italian team of Daniele Poli and Michele Monzini who had an indifferent first day started their climb to the front of the fleet with a 3,3,2,1. The young German team of Phillip Mueller and Janich Moretz also had a good day with  a 1,2,2,2.
The last day brought an early start to catch the morning Northerly breeze. There were only a few points between the first boats so it was all to play for. Conditions were shifty to say the least but Poli & Monzini seemed to understand the pattern and won the first race of the day by a substantial margin. Mueller & Moritz gave away the chance of the event title with an OCS while Hall & Smith sailed consistently to gain a 3rd. The final race took place in the dying wind; once again the ITA team of Poli & Monzini led the way holding their nerve as the wind came and went alternately on the last run.
A truly eventful regatta for which a big thank you must go to the Fraglia Vela Riva for organising the racing at such short notice and of course Seiko for the fantastic prizes.

FREE ENTRY FOR GOLD CUP!!

29erXX event in Croatia

The 29erXX fleet is invited to join the 49ers at their Europeans in Zadar, Croatia August 29-September 5 2009. 15 29erXX charters will be available. Interested teams should contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Go to the website: www.29ereuropeans.org for registration, NOR and charter information.

New 9er presence on Facebook!

Make sure to friend "niners bethwaite" and join the 9er forum. The forum is a great way to connect with other 9er sailors, figure out who is going to what championships, and talk about tuning and speed tricks.

In a 19-17 vote, the ISAF Council chose the 470 over the 29erXX despite 3 committees recommendations of preference of the 29erXX for doublehanded women's equipment.  Despite this vote, the 29erXX is clearly supported around the world and the calendar will be full in the coming years. 

Seiko and the International 49er Class Associationextend their partnership, and announce a new sponsorship of the 29erXX class

Seiko has included the 29erXX in their latest sponsorship extension which will help promote women's sailing around the globe.  Read more here:  seiko

NEWS FLASH - ISAF Equipment Committee selects 29erXX as preferred equipment for the doublehanded women's event by an 11 to 2 vote over the 470. Council will take a final votes by the weekend. 

NEWS FLASH - ISAF Women's Committee selects 29erXX as preferred equipment for the doublehanded women's event in 2012.  Council will take a final vote by the weekend. 

Make your plans now to sail the 29erXX at Lake Garda for the Gold Cup.  Held the same time as the 49er Worlds, this event held July 12-19 at Fraglia Vela Riva; this event stacks up to be one of the most exciting events for women.     

29erXX featured in Spain

The Spanish website Fast is Fun! features an article about the 29erXX and two girls (Laura Capdevila (ESP) and Fernke Adamse (NED)) who are enjoying sailing the boat. Check it out here!
 

 29erXX joining in the fun at the 2009 World Championship in Garda!

The 29erXX will join the 49er at their World Championship July 12-19th 2009 held on Lake Garda, Italy.  The 29er Worlds will follow July 19-25. >    www.29erworlds.org  click on the 29erXX event at the top for information & registration.

2275 Euros 29erXX rig and hull / 1140 Euros rig only

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