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Become a 49er builder

by 49er Sailing 4 May 2022 00:58 PDT
Become a 49er builder © 49er Sailing

Julian Bethwaite and the International 49er Class Association welcome interested parties to become licensed 49er builders. We are seeking excellent boatbuilders to join our existing builders to help supply the best of top-flight Olympic sailors worldwide.

Builders should review the application overview and formally apply by June 30, 2022 to ensure successful bidders can be ready to supply the fleet for the LA 2028 quadrennial.

Any questions can be sent to the Class Manager.

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