Training Update
November 10, 2011After a long and intensive 10 days of training it was time to drop our coach, Kolja Volkers, off at the airport and take a little breather. The training was quite tough since for the better part of it a strong SouthEaster was blowing kicking up 2m high waves and gusts well above the 20kts. Moreover the breather isn't for that long because this evening in comes our other coach, Max Groy, a former 49er sailor who we use as a technical expert.As we had a little chat in the
New video from Fat Gold of us in action
October 18, 2011Fat Gold & Malta49er have teamed up to create a limited edition T-shirt. Buy it, Wear it and help Malta49er make history in qualifying Malta for the London 2012 Olympics. We need your support to get to Perth, Australia, this December for the Olympic Qualifiers!T-shirt images coming soon...
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The Race to The Olympics begins
October 17, 2011Come along and support us. Should be a great, fun evening helping us to raise funds to get us to Perth for the first Olympic qualifier.
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Team EC and the Italian 49ers go head to head at Trapani
September 19, 2011This weekend, we've been at The Extreme Sailing Series in Trapani, Sicily for our second leg of the series on the European Tour. On day 2, we took part in some stadium sailing right in front of the spectators and we were up against the Italian 49er team, Matteo Gritti and Ruggero Tita. Gritti is a seasoned sailor who has been competing in the 49er class since 2003 and has won...
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We’ve arrived in Trapani for the ESS
September 15, 2011After some hard work training in Kiel, which was really good, we've arrived in Trapani for the next stage of the Extreme Sailing Series. Team EC, as we're known for the ESS will be undertaking some showcase racing with 3 other teams, right in front of the stadium where big crowds are expected. We'll be posting some photos really soon.
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We’ve arrived in Kiel, Germany
September 6, 2011Just a quick update...... Ben and I arrived in Kiel yesterday after spending a few days in the UK sorting out logistical stuff with our boat and equipment. We are here training with one of our coaches, Max Groy, and with some of the German 49er teams. We will be here, working hard until the 14th, when we fly to Trapani from Hamburg. So a good week of intensive cold, wet and windy training's ahead!!
Off we go again
August 31, 2011This week has been the end of our little summer break back at home. Even though we've had the chance to take a holiday, we've been busy, mostly doing light physical work-outs to help us prepare for some hardcore training looming right around the corner. Plus, we've also had some good progression with our Perth campaign. Last week, we finalised a deal with Read more
Malta International Airport sponsors our training for Perth
August 26, 2011Malta International Airport have kindly stepped up and offered to fund our training costs for the first Olympic qualifying event in Perth in December. We'll be putting in some hard graft, as the leading German 49er team have asked us to be their training partners during the lead-up.Thanks to Malta International Airport for this. We really appreciate it!
Read moreTwo Men’s Race to the Olympics
We are Sebastian Ripard and Benji Borg: Two young Maltese sailors with a common dream…Gold at the Olympics. Our discipline; Sailing. Our choice of Weapon; 49er. This Website will tell you who we are, what we are about and how we plan on getting there.
When Seb and Benji started sailing the 49er together, they had one united goal: Olympic success. Fiercely ambitious and dedicated, they are training hard both on and off the water to realise their dream. Sailing the 49er involves a commitment by the sailor to immerse himself fully in a relationship with the sea, the wind, the boat and his crew mate. The sport demands 100% of their attention 100% of the time, and both have made considerable sacrifices to achieve their ambition.
Click to download the Malta 49ers Brochure pdf (1MB)
Steeped in a rich seafaring history, with sea conditions, winds and temperate winters, Malta remains one of the best locations in the world to sail. This little known island provides the ideal training setting, whilst the environment is still relatively unknown. Malta is the ideal location for international training camps and events and Seb and Benji are working hard to put Malta on the sailing Map with help from fellow compatriots. Alongside winning Gold at the Olympics, it is the team’s goal to see the role of Malta rise within the international sailing community and placed firmly on the map forever.
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