Tim Mourniac with Aloise Retornaz make improbable overtake for Bronze in the Nacra 17
The podium places were all but set within the Nacra 17 fleet heading into the medal race. The main focus was the battle for second between Italy and Argentina, with Britain securing gold with two races to spare. However, when both Italy and Argentina were over early and had to restart, it opened up a […]
Veterans and Rookies Each Demolish Their Fleets to Win with Two Races to Spare
Both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Championships were secured with one fleet race and one medal race remaining to be sailed. John Gimson with Anna Burnet (GBR) might have been picked to win here in Thessaloniki with their long history of light wind excellence, and they delivered. They were 32 points ahead with a […]
Keeping Calm and Clear – Or Else
Olympic veterans in the 49erFX Marla Bergmann with Hanna Wille (GER) kept their nerve and used their speed to move into the lead, scoring the fewest points on day 4. The whole racecourse was available for good lanes on the day, making decision-making less of a focus and execution more important. Bergmann with Wille got […]
It can be easy to win
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles where any interruption or mistake to initiate a downward spiral of doubt […]
Thessaloniki, Greece set to host the 2025 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships
This is the first championship leg leading to LA 2028. A new chapter begins for the fast doublehanded classes. The Champions from Paris 2024 have mostly either retired or are taking breaks for various reasons, leaving the start of the new quadrennial to a group of sailors who either missed selection or missed medals and […]
Ugolini and Giubilei tip into early lead
Keanu Prettner with Jakob Flachberger (AUT) were locked in a light air duel with defending European Champions Hernan Umpiere with Fernando Diz (URU). The two teams were tipped by their fellow competitors as the ones to watch in light winds and delivered. 2028 is the first time we’ve been able to focus on Prettner/Flachbaker as […]
Thessaloniki, Greece to Host the 2025 European Championship in Nacra 17, 49er, and FX
Thessaloniki will proudly host the first championship following the Olympic Games for the second consecutive quadrennial. From June 3 to 8, 2025, the picturesque shores of the Thermaikos Gulf, in the North Aegean Sea, will witness thrilling races featuring catamarans and skiffs—the very vessels that grace the Olympic waters. Our esteemed hosts, the Nautical […]
Cagliari, Italy to host the 2025 World Championship of Nacra 17, 49er and FX
Cagliari, one of the most important sailing venue in Italy, has won the right to host the 2025 World Championship of three doublehanded Olympic Events. These three World Championships will be run concurrently during the annual Sardinia Sailing Cup, from October 7-12, 2025. The foiling Nacra 17 is a favorite Event in Italy. The defending […]
Reaching Starts and Match racing for 2024 Europeans in Palermo Sicily
The long journey to LA will start in Palermo, Sicily with the 2024 Nacra 17 European Championship. This romantic location is the home club of Italian coach Gabriele Bruni and is a wonderful spot for sailing and racing. The regatta will run from November 6-10, 2024 in a suburb of Palermo called Sferracavallo, Italy. There […]
The Untouchables
The most exclusive club at this European Championships today must be the top three in the Nacra 17 fleet. A dizzying 39 points clear of the fleet and 11 points between them, the British duo with two italian teams chasing delivered a masterclass in championship precision and resilience. Leaders John Gimson and Anna Burnett won […]
