The 49er is still, quite simply, one of the best boats I've ever sailed (just beaten by a foiling International Moth - see 10 Fantastic Foiling Boats) and whenever I see one in action I wish I was taller, heavier and blasting along in one myself. You'd certainly come back from this outing with a grin on your face and feeling rather exhilarated, if a little chilly! Definitely my video of the week!

 


 

Written by: Gael Pawson
Gael Pawson is the editor of Yachts & Yachting Magazine and the founder of Creating Waves. A keen racer, she has sailed all her life, and started writing about the subject whilst studying journalism at university. Dinghies and small keelboats are her first loves, but she has cruised and raced a huge variety of boats in locations across the world.