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News – Thursday, March 28, 2024
Thursday, March 28, 2024   

Optimist - Lake Garda Meeting - Riva ITA - Day 1

 Optimist - Lake Garda Meeting - Riva ITA - Day 1 As every year, the Lake Garda Meeting of the Optimists began yesterday with the parade of participants across the little historic town of Riva - this year there are 1167 participants from 46 nations on the starting line, including Mexico, Hong Kong or the Philippines. Switzerland is represented by 12 Optis. ----- The Nation Trophy - one boat per country - was supposed to kick off the event on the water, but there was no wind. ----- The Facebook page with video and pictures.
Thursday, March 28, 2024   

Optimist - Easter Regatta - Portoroz SLO

 Optimist - Easter Regatta - Portoroz SLO 517 optis from 24 nations - including Azerbaijan - are starting at the Easter regatta in Slovenia today. The Swiss delegation contesting the second part of their World Championship selection is huge - Eivinn Löfteröd DRCS leads the selection ranking after the first regatta in Palamos. ----- The event website and the Facebook page.
Thursday, March 28, 2024   

Saling School Lake Thun - Baltic Midsummer-Race - Crew wanted

 Saling School Lake Thun - Baltic Midsummer-Race - Crew wanted The Lake Thun Sailing School is taking part in the Midsummer Race in the Baltic sea this summer. This will take you from the southernmost to the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea. There are still berths available on the sporty Dehler 30. An exciting adventure on a regatta cruise awaits. You can find all the details on the website.
News – Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024   

Waszp - US National Championship 2024 - Kaneohe HA, USA - Final results

 Waszp - US National Championship 2024 - Kaneohe HA, USA - Final results The US Waszp Championship came to an end in Hawaii yesterday. ----- After 12 races, Magnus Overbeck DEN was the clear winner with a 30-point lead over Gavin Ball USA, followed by Conall Green AUS in 3rd place. Also in the fleet of 33 participants from 6 nations were Micha De Weck SUI (9th place) and Alexandre Grognuz SUI (13th place). ----- The ranking list and the report. The Continental Championship (Americas Championship) starts tomorrow at the same venue.
Wednesday, March 27, 2024   

Flying Dutchman - World Championship 2024 - St.Petersburg FL, USA - Day 1

 Flying Dutchman - World Championship 2024 - St.Petersburg FL, USA - Day 1 The World Championship of the former Olympic class FD began yesterday in Florida with two races. The dominators of recent years dominated the action: Kay-Uwe Lütgers/Kai Schäfers GER took the lead with two race wins, followed by Szabocs Majtheny/Andras Domokos HUN in 2nd place. 33 teams from 7 nations are competing. The ranking list.
News – Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024   

Global Solo Challenge - La Coruna ESP - Cole Brauer USA first US women to sail nonstop around the world

The Global Solo Challenge - the non-stop solo round-the-world race for amateurs - is in its final phase: Andrea Mura ITA reached the finish line in La Coruna ESP last week in 3rd place. Winner Philippe Delamare FRA finished the race at the end of February, followed by Cole Brauer USA in second place on 7 March with her Class 40. At 29 years old, the American was the youngest participant and the only woman in the fleet of 16 competitors. She is the first American woman to complete a solo non-stop circumnavigation, which caused a sensation in the USA. She would now also like to be at the start of the Vendée Globe in November. The event website with race tracker and reports.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024   

Ella Maillart SUI - First women helming at the Olympics - An exposition at Musée Bolle in Morges SUI

 Ella Maillart SUI - First women helming at the Olympics - An exposition at Musée Bolle in Morges SUI The Genevan Ella Maillart SUI was the first woman at the helm of a sailing yacht at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Just a small stopover in an extraordinarily adventurous life. She was also a member of the national ski team and coach of the national land hockey team. She travelled the world as a reporter, and there is still a permanent photo exhibition of her pictures in Karakol in Kyrgyzstan. Among other things, she travelled from Geneva to Afghanistan by car together with the writer Annemarie Schwarzenbach - a report. The Musée Bolle in Morges is showing pictures and films of the versatile adventurer until 2 June.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024   

Swiss Womens Sailing League 2024 - Intense programm

 Swiss Womens Sailing League 2024 - Intense programm With the launch of the Swiss Sailing League 8 years ago, women's sailing has also developed rapidly: 22 teams have signed up for this year's national women's league, with an intensive program starting in Brissago in mid-April! Three Swiss teams will be taking part in the Champions League final in Berlin at the end of May. ----- The overview (PDF).
News – Monday, March 25, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024   

Formula Kite - European Championship 2024 - Los Alcazares ESP - Final results

There was plenty of wind for the finals of the Olympic Kiteboarding Championships. ----- Max Maeder SGP continued his winning streak and made everything clear in the first final run. Axel Mazella FRA and Ricardo Pianosi ITA took the other medals. ----- In the women's event, Jessie Kampmann FRA and Elena Lengwiler SUI won their semi-finals and advanced to the final of the top 4. Lauriane Nolot FRA took the title after 3 final runs. Jessie Kampman FRA and Poëma Newland FRA completed the podium. Elena Lengwiler was unable to prevent a triple victory for the French, but impressively announced her claim to one of the five remaining Olympic nations' starting places, which will be awarded in a fortnight' time in Hyères. ----- The rankings and the report.
Monday, March 25, 2024   

Dragon, 6m, J/70, ORC - Trofeo Princesa Sofia - Palma ESP - Final results

Offshore north-easterly winds between 12 and 18 kn enabled the yacht classes to have another full program on the final day. ----- There were no more changes at the top: Violeta Alvarez ESP and her team won the 6m with a 2-point lead over Jan Eckert SUI. Dieter Schön SUI followed in 3rd place. ----- Ben Kolff AUS won the Dragon. ----- Luis Albert ESP stayed ahead in the J/70. ----- All rankings and the final report. Next Sunday, the Trofeo Princesa Sofia will also begin for the Olympic Classes.
News – Sunday, March 24, 2024
Sunday, March 24, 2024   

Formula Kite - European Championship 2024 - Los Alcazares ESP - Day 5

Yesterday good conditions with 15-18 knots of wind at the end of the final regattas. Today, the Medal Races are on the program. The first two in the ranking qualify directly for the final, the 3rd-10th places will determine the other two finalists in a semi-final - we will broadcast the decisions live today from noon. ----- Max Maeder SGP remained in a class of his own yesterday with 4 race wins. Axel Mazella FRA in 2nd place is also in the final - the classification for the semi-finals and the rankings. ----- Bruce Kessler SUI won the Silverfleet in superior style (=26 overall), and Gian-Andrea Stragiotti SUI finished the European Championship in the Silverfleet in 3rd place (=28 overall). ----- Lauriane Nolot FRA once again dominated the women's event with three race wins and, together with Poëma Newland FRA, went straight through to the final. Elena Lengwiler SUI is the first Swiss woman in the semi-finals in the short history of Olympic kiteboarding - she finished the qualifications in 5th place. ----- The daily report.
Sunday, March 24, 2024   

F50-Catamaran - Sail GP 2024 - Christchurch NZL - Day 2

After no sailing yesterday, three fleet races were held today, with the top three - New Zealand, France, and Canada - then contesting the final. ----- In front of a home crowd, Peter Burling NZL and his team secured victory and also took the lead in the annual standings. Team Switzerland, with Nathan Outteridge AUS for the first time at the helm, finished 6th. ----- The results and the report.
Sunday, March 24, 2024   

ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Final results

 ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Final results On the final day of the U21 European Championships, it took a while for the wind to pick up, but a final race was sailed in 8-13 knots. ----- Lilly-May Niezobitowska POL won by a large margin. Claudia Adan ESP moved up to second place thanks to winning the day, and Emma Mattivi ITA took the bronze medal. Viktoria Jedlinska SUI advanced on the 32nd rank thanks to a 3rd place finish - the ranking list ILCA 6. ----- In the men's event, Enrico Tanferno ITA came out on top with a narrow one-point lead over Ole Schweckendiek GER, while Rem Pulci ISR moved up to 3rd place at the end. Boris Hirsch SUI finished the European Championship in 55th place in the Goldfleet - the ranking ILCA 7. ----- The final report.
Sunday, March 24, 2024   

Dragon - International Dragon Cup - San Remo ITA - Final results

 Dragon - International Dragon Cup - San Remo ITA - Final results The International Dragon Cup in San Remo came to an end yesterday with three races. ----- Yevgeny Braslavets ITA and his team were the best of the day, ousting Anatoly Loginov UAE, previously in the lead. Stefan Link GER moved up to 3rd place. Wolf Waschkuhn SUI finished 5th, and Norbert Stadler SUI followed in 11th place out of 35 teams. ----- The ranking list and the Facebook page
Sunday, March 24, 2024   

Dragon, 6m, J/70, ORC - Trofeo Princesa Sofia - Palma ESP - Day 2

The Trofeo Princes Sofia of the International Yacht Classes continued yesterday with two races. ----- Violeta Alvarez ESP and her team ousted Jan Eckert SUI from the top spot in the 6m. ----- Ben Kolff AUS maintained his lead in the Dragon, while Luis Albert ESP extended his lead to 7 points in the J/70. ----- The ORC yachts were in action for the first time. ----- All rankings and the daily report.
News – Saturday, March 23, 2024
Saturday, March 23, 2024   

Formula Kite - European Championship 2024 - Los Alcazares ESP - Day 4

In moderate 10-15kn the men started their final series yesterday. 4 races, 4 race wins - Max Maeder SGP dominated at will ! Axel Mazella FRA moved up to 2nd place, 15 points behind. Ricardo Pianosi ITA follows in 3rd place. In the Silverfleet, Bruce Kessler SUI dominated the action with three race wins and moved up to 1st place (=26 overall). Gian-Andrea Stragiotti SUI also moved up to 5th place (=30th overall). In the women's race, Lauriane Nolot FRA extended her lead to 7 points. Poëma Newland FRA and Jessie Kampman FRA - yesterday's best of the day with two race wins - are now level on points in 2nd place. Elena Lengwiler SUI also held on to a sensational 5th intermediate place yesterday. All rankings (the women's classification at the bottom) and the daily report.
Saturday, March 23, 2024   

ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Day 5

 ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Day 5 Only after a delay one race each could be completed yesterday in around 10 knots of wind. Enrico Tanferna ITA took the lead in ILCA 7. Ole Schweckendiek GER remains 2 points behind in the title race on today's final day. Lorenzo Meyer FRA is already 11 points behind in 3rd place. Boris Hirsch SUI is now 60th in the Goldfleet - the ranking ILCA 7. In the women's ILCA 6, Lilly-May Niezabitowska POL is already 31 points ahead of Emma Mattivi ITA. A further 10 points behind her is Claudia Adan ESP 3rd, Viktoria Jedlinska SUI is now 34th - the ILCA 6 ranking. The daily report.
Saturday, March 23, 2024   

Dragon, 6m, J/70 - Trofeo Princesa Sofia - Palma ESP - Day 1

In the run-up to the Olympic World Cup, the Trofeo Princesa Sofia began yesterday in the bay of Palma for the international yacht classes with two races. Jan Eckert SUI and Dieter-Erich Schön SUI and their teams have a double Swiss lead in the 6m. Ben Koleff AUS leads in the Dragon, the best J/70 is Luis Albert ESP. All rankings and the daily report.
News – Friday, March 22, 2024
Friday, March 22, 2024   

Formula Kite - European Championship 2024 - Los Alcazares ESP - Day 3

Yesterday it was blowing at up to 30 knots on the Mar Menor, both fleets were racing with the smallest kites (9 and 11 m2). Lauriane Nolot FRA again won all 3 races in her group and is now leading by 2 points ahead of Poëma Newland FRA. Jessie Kampman FRA continues to hold 3rd place. Elena Lengwiler SUI is still in top form, yesterday with places 1/3/4 among the best of the day. She moved up to 5th place and is already listed in the official report as a promising contender for one of the last Olympic nation starting places to be awarded at the Hyères World Cup. In the men's event, Max Maeder SGP continued his winning streak, Riccardo Pianosi ITA is still 2nd, 4 points behind, while Axel Mazella FRA, also with 3 race wins in his group, moved up to 3rd. In 29th place, Bruce Kessler SUI missed out on qualifying for the gold fleet of the top 25 by 8 points. Gian-Andrea Stragiotti SUI follows in 32nd place and is therefore 4th in the U19 classification, which is also led by Max Maeder SGP! All rankings and the daily report.
Friday, March 22, 2024   

ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Day 4

 ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Day 4 With 8-15kn there were also ideal conditions yesterday, both fleets were able to finish 3 races each. The ILCA 7 began with their final races in Gold and Silverfleet. Ole Schweckendiek GER extended his lead to 11 points with a race win, Enrico Tanferna ITA moved up to 2nd place as the day's best (14/8/6), Lorenzo Mayer FRA is now 3rd, Boris Hirsch SUI improved to 58th place - the ILCA 7 ranking list. In ILCA 6, Lilly-May Niezobitowska POL took the lead with a 33-point advantage over Emma Mattivi ITA, while Eve Macmahon IRL dropped back to third place after a poor day (48/33/12). Viktoria Jedlinska SUI dropped a few places and is now 32nd of the 65 participants - the ranking list ILCA 6. The daily report.
News – Thursday, March 21, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024   

ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Day 3

 ILCA 6 & 7 - U21 European Championship - Puerto Pollensa ESP - Day 3 Conditions remained moderate on the third day of the U21 European Championships, with both fleets finishing two races each. This means that the qualifications for Gold and Silverfleet in the ILCA 7 have been finalised. ----- Ole Schweckendiek GER maintained his lead with another race win. Lorenzo Mayer FRA is already 12 points behind in 2nd place. Theodor Middelthon NOR is now 3rd. Boris Hirsch SUI improved to 66th thanks to a 6th place in his group and is therefore just in the Goldfleet - the ILCA 7 ranking. ----- In the ILCA 6, Eve McMahon IRL continues to lead. Lilly-May Niezabitowska POL moved up to 2 points as the day's best (ranks 9/1). Marga Perello ESP follows in third place. Alina Shapovalova UKR, who lives in Switzerland, is a good 8th. Pia Conradi GER follows in 9th place, and Victoria Jedlinska SUI is still 24th of the 65 participants - the ILCA 6 results. ----- The daily report and the Facebook page with videos and pictures.
Thursday, March 21, 2024   

Formula Kite - European Championship 2024 - Los Alcazares ESP - Day 2

Good conditions allowed for 6 more races yesterday. ----- Max Maeder SGP lived up to his role as favorite in the men's event with all race wins. Two points behind him, Riccardo Pianosi ITA and Valentin Bontus AUT share 2nd place. Bruce Kessler SUI is now 28th, and Gian-Andrea Stragiotti SUI follows in 34th place. ----- The women's race is dominated by the French, who are holding their internal Olympic selection. Lauriane Nolot FRA leads by 2 points ahead of Poema Newland FRA, Jessie Kampman FRA is 3rd. Elena Lengwiler SUI has moved up to 7th place. ----- All rankings and the report.
 
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