The west coast of the USA was the place to be this past weekend.  A 2-day clinic combined with 3 days of racing in epic SoCal conditions brought out the best.

Paris Henken with Olympic crew Chris Rast bested the fleet of 22 boats for the MWW title.  Full results can be found here

Photos can be viewed here

29er World Championship Housing Offers

Das Hotel Antico Borgo **** in Riva del Garda bietet 20% Ermäßigung an alle Teilnehmer der Regatta mit einem Endpreis von € 60 pro Person im Doppelzimmer mit Übernachtung und Frühstück – Auskünfte und Reservierungen unter www.bluhotels.it  per Mail an This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it oder telefonisch nummer 0039 0365 441100

L’Hotel Antico Borgo****  di Riva del Garda offre con uno sconto del 20% riservato ai partecipanti alla regata con una tariffa di euro 60 in camera doppia per notte per persona in Bed&Breakfast – per informazioni e prenotazioni visitare il sito www.bluhotels.it od inviare un’e-mail a This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it oppure al   

2009 Worlds - Garda, Italy, July 19-25, 2009 

We encourage everyone to register for the 29er Worlds as soon as possible: www.29erworlds.org  Make sure you have joined the 29er Class for 2009 and have your member ID available before you register.

2010 Worlds - Grand Bahamas, January 2-9, 2010

Information on the 2010 Worlds is already available on www.29erworlds.org.  We STRONGLY advise you to reserve your room today, as we do not have a block reserved. The event will be sailed out of the all-inclusive resort on their beach.

EUROCUP #1:  April 11-13:  Start making plans for EuroCup #1 in Cavalaire, France.  NOTE: this is a different location that the last 3 years (Cavaliere) which the 29er Class has outgrown!  More information is posted on the Events section of the website including the website: www.yacht-club-cavalaire.com/regates.htm

EUROCUP #2: May 1-4: Dobrzynski Klub Zeglarski is hosting in Dobrzyn nad Wislz.  www.kzdobrzyn.pl or e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

EUROCUP #3: May 21-24:  www.dutchyouthregatta.org  is open to ALL ages!

EUROCUP #4: June 25-28: Famous Kiel week!  www.kielerwoche.de

EUROCUP #5: July 18-25: in conjunction with the 29er Worlds - Riva del Garda, Italy. www.29erworlds.org

EUROCUP #6: August 14-16: Kerterminde, Denmark - Contact: Klavs Holtug; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

EUROCUP #7: October 24-25: Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy, UK.  www.wpnsa.co.uk

EUROCUP #8: October 30 -Nov 1: Riva del Garda, Italy www.fragliadelariva.it

Last year 398 teams representing 11 countries competed in the EuroCup series, spanning 7 events. Don't miss it this year!