Aix-les-Bains --- Lake of Bourget
Organising site of the World Championship of Olympic sailing – 49er Rounds

From 4 to 11 June 2006, a major event 2 years before the 2008 Peking Olympic Games
120 boats, 240 competitors, 35 nations present …

This sailing competition will be one of the most spectacular of the Olympiad. The most important names of the World 49er will be present less than 2 years before the Peking Olympic Games.
This World Championship will be qualifying for the 2008 Peking Olympic Games for most nations …

The whole French Team, led by the Savoyard crew Manu Dyen and Yann Rocherieux, will do its best to defend the national colours … and to offer France a first World crown in this sport.

A unique event in a true natural nautical stadium, on the Lake of Bourget and in the heart of Savoy.

The “49er” is the most spectacular boat among the Olympic ones. It guarantees strong feelings and a great show whatever the wind …

Strong, fast and powerful, this skiff which is of Australian origin, instantaneously brings you sensations of pleasure and sliding. The true “Formula 1” of the Olympic sailing, it arouses the interest of the media and offers a nautical show.