49er surfing in Canarian waters
The Erwan Fischer - Clément Péquin duo is sailing a 49er and is preparing to compete in the world championships in Lanzarote in 2024, before hoping to shine at the 2024 Olympic Games on the Marseilles race course. Their technical partner XPO, a distributor of Allen fittings, delivers a video that not only showcases their equipment, but also provides an educational insight into the realities of sailing this little-known skiff.
The training camp in the windy waters of the Canaries, prior to the global confrontation, is the occasion for some beautiful images, alternating on-board camera and aerial drone views. We can measure the speed and adrenalin that the 2 sailors must experience.
Focus on Olympic sailing
In addition to the sailing footage, interviews with Erwan Fischer and Clément Péquin shed light on the practical aspects of Olympic preparation, including course planning, time spent fitting out and tinkering with the boat, the role of the trainer and physical preparation, and the division of roles on board.
While we can wish the two sailors all the best in competition, we'll certainly be enjoying these quick, sunny tacks behind our screens when the weather's grey!
