49er, 49erFX - World Championship 2024 - Lanzarote ESP - First races today

The joint World Championship of the Olympic skiffs began yesterday with the practice race. The fresh offshore northerly winds should ensure challenging races throughout the week. In the 49er, 71 teams from 27 nations are at the start, with the title defenders Bart Lambriex/Floris Van de Werken NED the big favorites. Sébastien Schneiter/Arno de Planta SUI, who won the silver medal last year, are among the first challengers. The path to victory in the 49erFX - 51 teams from 25 nations - is also likely to lead over the title defenders: Vilma Bobeck/Rebecca Netzler SWE are regarded as strong wind experts. ----- The preview. The races can be followed from 11 am CET via Live-Ticker.