Canada does it again at 49er Europeans
For the second year in a row, Georgia and Antonia Lewin-LaFrance are the 2026 49erFX European Champions taking the title over 54 teams on July 7-12 in Eckernförde, Germany. The Canadian team has now been on the podium for six of their last seven major events, finishing four times in first place during that run.
The 49er title was won by Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush (NZL) who have set a high bar in the class after repeating as European Champions and are the reigning World Champions. The top North American team was Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid (USA), finishing 13th in the 93-boat fleet.
Also being held was the Nacra 17 Europeans which was won by Swedes Emil Järudd and Hanna Jonsson. Finishing 18th in the 35-boat fleet was Stephan Baker/ Sophia Fisher (USA). – Details
