It all came down to today — and what a finale it was! 🇬🇧 In Nacra 17, John Gimson & Anna Burnet edged out home hopes Ugolini & Giubilei in a tactical duel to claim the world title. 49er.org 🇪🇸 In 49er, Spain’s Diego Botín & Florian Trittel finally clinched their first World Championship in dominant style, overcoming tough challenges from the Dutch and Danish crews. 49er.org 🇪🇸 In 49erFX, Spain also took gold — Paula Barceló & María Cantero pulled off a bold port-cross in the final race to secure their first title. 🇸🇪 Vilma Bobeck & Ebba Berntsson claimed silver; Canada’s Lewin-LaFrance sisters took bronze. 49er.org A dramatic finish across all classes — speed, strategy, and ultimate glory in Cagliari. 🏆 🎥 Credits: AALVAA MEDIA 📍 Location: Bay of Cagliari, Italy 🗓 Event: 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships

LIVE – Day 6 | 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships – Cagliari, Italy 🇮🇹 It’s the final day in Cagliari — and the World Titles are on the line! 🌊 The top 10 teams in each class battle it out for glory in the Medal Series, where every move could decide the podium. ⛵ Nacra 17: 🇮🇹 Ugolini & Giubilei fight to keep gold at home as 🇬🇧 Gimson & Burnet close in. ⛵ 49er: 🇪🇸 Botín & Trittel aim to seal their World title against fierce pressure from 🇩🇰 Warrer & Sletten and 🇳🇱 Lambriex & van de Werken. ⛵ 49erFX: 🇸🇪 Bobeck & Berntsson lead, but 🇪🇸 Barceló & Cantero and 🇧🇷 Grael & Kunze are still in the fight for silver and bronze. Join us LIVE from the Bay of Cagliari for the grand finale — foiling, flying, and the crowning of the 2025 World Champions! 🥇🔥

With rolling swell and building breeze in Cagliari, the veterans showed their experience as the Worlds entered the final day of fleet racing! 🌊 🇮🇹 Nacra 17: Home heroes Ugolini & Giubilei hold the lead by just a single point ahead of Gimson & Burnet (GBR) — with seven teams still in medal contention. 🇪🇸 49er: Olympic Champions Botín & Trittel remain in control, chased by Danish legends Warrer & Sletten and the Dutch trio-time World Champions Lambriex & van de Werken. 🇸🇪 49erFX: Bobeck & Berntsson lock in a medal ahead of Sunday’s finale, while Barceló & Cantero (ESP) and Grael & Kunze (BRA) climb the ranks. The stage is set for a thrilling Medal Series showdown in Cagliari! 🏆🔥

LIVE – Day 5 | 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships – Cagliari, Italy 🇮🇹 The action just got real. After an electrifying Day 4, we’ve seen SailGP stars make waves and the leaderboard shaken up across the fleets. ⛵ 49er Men: Spain’s reigning SailGP champs Diego Botín & Florian Trittel surged to the top — echoing a “Max Verstappen-style” takeover with commanding performances. ⚖️ The 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets also kept the pressure high: Sweden leads FX, while tensions rise in Nacra as the leaderboard tightens. Don’t miss the live racing, battles on every tack, and the push for world titles on Day 5 in Cagliari. 🔥

Day 4 saw bold moves, surprise shakes, and pure racing brilliance: 🇪🇸 Botín & Trittel made a statement: returning to the 49er circuit after SailGP dominance, they jumped to the top with a commanding day on the water — “a Max Verstappen move” in sailboat form. 🇸🇪 In 49erFX, Bobeck & Berntsson held steady, winning two races and extending their lead over Canada’s Lewin-LaFrance sisters. ⛵️ Over in Nacra 17, Italy’s Ugolini & Giubilei kept up the fight, but the leaderboard remains compressed, with just 17 points separating the top seven teams. Swipe through thrilling foils, tight mark roundings, and race-winning tactics — this is Day 4 encapsulated. 🔥 🎥 Credits: AALVAA MEDIA 📍 Location: Bay of Cagliari, Italy 🗓 Event: 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships

LIVE – Day 4 | 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships – Cagliari, Italy 🇮🇹 The battle for the World Championship titles heats up in Cagliari! 🌊 With the fleets now split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze, every race counts as the world’s best skiff and foiling catamaran sailors fight for position heading into the final days. 👉 Watch LIVE racing from the Bay of Cagliari

Day 3 brought big breeze, fast foiling, and surprise leaders in Cagliari! 🌊 🇮🇹 Home favourites Gianluigi Ugolini & Maria Giubilei stormed into the Nacra 17 lead with back-to-back wins, while 🇬🇧 Gimson & Burnet slipped to second and a flying Dutch duo closed in fast. In the 49erFX, 🇸🇪 Vilma Bobeck & Ebba Berntsson shocked the fleet by leading the Worlds after only three weeks sailing together, tied on points with 🇨🇦 Georgia & Antonia Lewin-LaFrance and just ahead of 🇪🇸 Paola Barcelo & Maria Cantero. And in the 49er Men’s fleet, 🇦🇺 Jack Ferguson & Jack Hildebrand climbed into first overall after a consistent qualifying series, with 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, and 🇪🇸 Spain all in close pursuit. The Gold Fleet battles are set — and the race to the World titles is heating up! 🔥 🎥 Credits: AALVAA MEDIA 📍 Location: Bay of Cagliari, Italy 🗓 Event: 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships

Highlight of the Day | 2025 49er, FX & Nacra 17 World Championships – Cagliari, Italy 🇮🇹 Day 2 delivered drama, determination, and surprises on the waters of Cagliari! 🌊 In the 49erFX Women’s Skiff, Norway’s Pia Dahl Andersen and Nora Edland stormed into the overall lead — despite Edland battling illness throughout the day. The Norwegian duo now hold a narrow two-point advantage over Spain, with just four points separating the top four teams from Norway, Spain, Australia, and Canada. With 10 nations in the top 10, the racing couldn’t be tighter. Spain’s Paola Barcelo and Maria Cantero impressed with their smooth teamwork, especially as Barcelo takes on the helm for the first time. Guided by legendary coach Xabi Fernandez, they’re keeping the pressure on. Meanwhile, Australia’s Laura Harding and Annie Wilmot closed the day on a high, taking a race win and climbing to third overall. Over in the 49er Men’s fleet, Poland is in pole position — literally. 🇵🇱 Mikolaj Staniul and Jakub Sztorch lead the charge just two points ahead of teammates Dominik Buksak and Adam Glogowski, while Australia’s Jack Ferguson and Jack Hildebrand jumped into third after a strong performance in light winds. The Spanish Olympic Champions slipped to fourth, with the Dutch three-time World Champions hot on their heels. In the Nacra 17s, it’s a reset at the top! 🇬🇧 John Gimson and Anna Burnet maintain their lead after six qualifying races, but as the competition shifts to the Gold Fleet, everyone starts fresh. Turkey’s Sinem Kurtbay and Alican Kaynar sit close behind, with Italy’s Gianluigi Ugolini and Maria Giubilei and Argentina’s Mateo Majdalani and Eugenia Bosco also in the hunt. It’s all to play for as the battle for the World Championship titles heats up in Cagliari! 🔥 🎥 Credits: AALVAA MEDIA 📍 Location: Bay of Cagliari, Italy 🗓 Event: 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships

🌊 Highlight of the Day | Opening Day at the 2025 49er, FX & Nacra 17 World Championships – Cagliari 🇮🇹 What a spectacular start to the Worlds in Cagliari! Perfect sailing conditions with a light to medium sea breeze and sunshine from dawn till dusk. Spain shines early in both the men’s and women’s skiffs, while Great Britain takes the lead in the Nacra 17 fleet. ⚓️ 49er Men – Olympic Champs Back on Top Fresh from SailGP in Cádiz, Diego Botin & Florian Trittel (ESP) storm into the Worlds with scores of 2,1,7 to take the top spot on day one. Reigning World Champions Erwan Fischer & Clement Pequin (FRA) match them on points, while seasoned veterans and rising stars pack the top 10. Special mention to Marius Westerlind & Olle Aronsson (SWE) for an impressive 3rd place against some of the biggest names in the sport! 💪 49erFX – When the Crew Becomes the Helm Former crew Paola Barcelo (ESP) takes the helm and leads the fleet with Maria Cantero, ahead of Lovadina/Berthomieu (FRA) and the Lewin-LaFrance sisters (CAN). Olympic silver medallist Vilma Bobeck (SWE) begins a new chapter with crew Ebba Berntsson, showing strong potential in 7th. 🏴 Great Start for Great Britain – Nacra 17 Fleet John Gimson & Anna Burnet (GBR) kick off the Nacra 17 Worlds with two wins and a five-point lead. Close behind, Sinem Kurtbay & Alican Kaynar (TUR) impress as a new pairing, followed by Majdalani/Bosco (ARG) in third. 🎥 Credits: AALVAA MEDIA 📍 Location: Bay of Cagliari, Italy 🗓 Event: 2025 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships

🌊 The World’s Best Skiff & Catamaran Sailors Are Coming to Cagliari! 🌊 The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championships land in Cagliari, Sardinia this October—bringing together Olympic champions, rising stars, and sailing fans from around the globe. 📅 Boat Park opens October 1st ⛵ Racing runs October 7–12, 2025 But this isn’t just a championship… it’s a festival of sailing inspired by The Ocean Race, SailGP, and the America’s Cup. ✨ What’s in Store for Fans 🚤 Spectator Boats – Watch the action up close from the water (VIP ticketed options available). 🎥 Big Screen & Stage – Live race broadcasts, commentary, press conferences & Q&As. 👕 Custom Merchandise Station – Personalize gear with names, team flags & logos. 🌱 Sustainable Vendor BALEA – Upcycled sailing bags made from retired sails. 🍴 Food & Beverage Village – Local flavors, international bites & refreshing drinks. 🌊 Clean Ocean Initiatives – Sustainability activations on stage. 🔥 Try It Yourself 🏄 Learn to Sail Zone – Hop on a catamaran or paddleboard. ⚡ AWAKE Boards – E-foiling & motorized board demos. 🎮 Virtual Regatta (pending) – Race the same course online against the pros! 🎶 Entertainment & Community 🎵 Live Music & DJs – Local artists bringing energy to the race village. 🎨 Kids Zone – Games, coloring & Olympian meet-and-greets. 📸 Photo Booths – Polaroid prints, sailing props & cut-outs. 🧘 Yoga on the Beach (pending) – Sunrise sessions by the sea. 🎬 Movie Nights (pending) – Sailing films & documentaries under the stars. 🏆 Special Features 🌟 VIP Sailors’ Terrace (hosted by Elysium) – A relaxed, exclusive hub. ⛵ Miniature Boat Models (pending) – Unique souvenirs for fans & sailors. 📍 Why Cagliari? Set on one of the Mediterranean’s most stunning coastlines, Cagliari blends world-class sailing conditions with incredible beaches, historic streets, and unforgettable food & culture. The perfect championship, the perfect destination. 🤝 Calling All Brands & Businesses Be part of the action! From booths and product showcases to creative collaborations, this is a unique chance to connect with an international audience in a spectacular setting. 👉 See you in Cagliari, October 2025! 📅 Racing: October 7–12 #49erWorlds #Nacra17 #Sailing #Cagliari2025 #WorldChampionships Event website: https://49er.org/events/2025-world-championship/

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Canadian Lewin Lafrance Sisters Win First Major Championship Georgia and Antonia Lewin Lafrance have been on the rise for the last six years, and now find themselves on top. Over a weeklong series of 13 races, the Nova Scotia-based pair outdueled the German and Polish teams they entered the day virtually tied with for the win. Each day of the regatta was a nail-biter, with light winds throughout meaning teams could never settle into a rhythm and had to constantly be vigilant about every choice and every start. On the final day it was a three-team battle that started with a fleet race in the morning and then the medal race in the afternoon. The Canadians won both, stretching their two-point lead to start the day into a ten-point victory over Marla Bergmann with Hannah Wille (GER). Aleksandra Melzacka with Sandra Jankowiak (POL) finished in third, having faded a bit on the final day but still securely on the podium. The pair winning narrowly missed out on top 10 medal race participation in Paris with a final race letdown, but have come back strong in 2025. They finished 9th at the first Grand Slam of the year and then won bronze at the second Grand Slam. Four years ago, the Canadian pair won their first championship medal here in Thessaloniki at the 2021 European Championship, so they clearly enjoy the venue. Isaura Maenhaut with Anouk Geurts (BEL) came second in the medal race, pulling them up into fourth overall and third Europeans. 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 narrow chance for the French team of Tim Mourniac with Aloise Retornaz. If they won the medal race and the Argentinians finished last, they would win the bronze. In a very light and long race, the French moved into a lead, consistently challenged by the Chinese while the Argentinians languished at the back of the pack. But in the final downwind the breeze started to build and the Argentinian silver medalists from Paris caught back up to the back of the fleet. It was only over the final two gybes that their chase back failed to hold, and they finished 10th by just a boat length to lose out on the bronze. The week was mostly about the domination by Gimson with Burnet (GBR) who sailed a solid medal race with nothing on the line. The silver medal was secured by Gianluigi Ugolini with Maria Gubilei (ITA) who also had to restart in the medal race but found their way safely back into the pack and were never threatened to lose their silver medal ranking. Snow and Macdiarmid (USA) Snag Second Overall The 49er medal race had many more teams in contention for the medals than the other two fleets, and it was Nevin Snow with Ian Macdiarmid (USA) who seized the opportunity, jumping up from fourth to win silver. The gaps were modest amongst most of the group that could medal, so the medal race was about doing the best possible and just hoping rivals didn’t do as well. That was the case for the Americans as they got the best start at the pin and won the left side. They got to the windward mark in fourth place and then made gains with a gybe set as the wind built to be the best it was all week. By that time they noticed that the Uruguayans were having a poor race and they knew if they held on they were in a chance to move into the medals. Snow with Macdiarmid are on a roll, having won the French Grand Slam in Hyeres just a few weeks ago. Hernan Umpierre with Fernando Diz (URU) were the up-and-down team of the week, finally finishing on a bit of a low note with a ninth in the medal race, dropping them back to the bronze medal. European nations were held off of the overall podium but each of the three top teams were thrilled with their European performance. The Wizner brothers (ESP) were fourth overall and first European for their best performance at any championship. William Pank with Thommie Grit (GBR) made their first medal race appearance and secured a European silver and fifth overall with their medal race win. Tal Sade with Maor Abu (ISR) were third in Europe and seventh overall. With the regatta well secured, Seb Menzies with George Lee Rush (NZL) cruised around the course nicely on the final day. They won the remaining fleet race and finished fourth in the medal race, relishing their first major title in the 49er. When asked if they feel like Burling and Tuke, their fellow Kiwi’s who dominated the 49er in their day, they laughed and said not yet! The next four years to LA will see a ton of skiff talent on the waters with the return of many medalists predicted for the October Worlds in Cagliari, so the quad to LA should be fascinating.

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🏆 Champions Crowned Early | 2025 49er & Nacra 17 European Championships – Day 5 Highlights With two races still to go, both the 49er and Nacra 17 European Champions have already been decided in a dominant display of skill and consistency here in Thessaloniki 🇬🇷. 🇬🇧 John Gimson & Anna Burnet locked up the Nacra 17 title with a 32-point lead — and a 6th as a discard! Their mastery of light wind conditions continues, as they remain undefeated in 2025 so far. 🇳🇿 Seb Menzies & George Lee Rush delivered a stunning performance in the 49er fleet, storming into a 35-point lead to clinch their first major senior title — all before the final fleet race or medal race. Rookies? You’d never guess it. 🌬️ Conditions remained light throughout the week, favoring those who thrive in lighter breezes. The Kiwis' depth of training and tactical precision made all the difference, especially as many top contenders struggled with OCS penalties. 📈 Behind them, Umpierre/Diz (URU) and Wizner/Wizner (ESP) battled hard, while Lewin-Lafrance/Lewin-Lafrance (CAN) now lead a three-way shootout in the FX fleet heading into the final day. Plus, hear from the athletes themselves — including Giubilei (ITA), Retornaz (FRA), and Bosco (ARG) — as they reflect on the challenges and breakthroughs of the regatta. 📍 Racing wraps up tomorrow, June 8, with one final fleet race and the medal races across all classes. 👉 Watch the LIVE Medal Race Day: https://www.youtube.com/live/GFjtzlLGDbY?si=8jLMwlfZ4LSxNxwP 📸 Day 5 Photos: https://49er-fx-nacra17.smugmug.com/Photos/2025/2025-European-Championship/Day-5 📊 Full Results: https://49er.org/events/2025-european-championship/#result-49 📰 Full Article: https://nacra17.org/veterans-and-rookies-each-demolish-their-fleets-to-win-with-two-races-to-spare/ 📅 Racing: June 3–8, 2025 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated on the final day! #Sailing #49erFX #Nacra17 #EuropeanChampionships #TeamGB #TeamNZL #OlympicSailing #Thessaloniki2025 #RoadToLA2028 #SailingHighlights

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🇩🇪 Germany’s Bergmann & Wille Take the Lead in 49erFX! Olympic veterans Marla Bergmann and Hanna Wille (GER) showed composure and speed on Day 4 of the European Championship, scoring the fewest points and rising to the top of the 49erFX leaderboard. With three clean starts and smooth sailing, they’ve put themselves in prime position heading into the final days. “We've been at the top of the fleet before,” said Wille. “A fourth at Europeans and sixth at the Games makes us feel like veterans now.” 🇵🇱 Close behind are Aleksandra Melzacka and Sandra Jankowiak (POL), with the Lewin Lafrance sisters (CAN) rounding out the top 3—setting up a thrilling showdown! 🇬🇧 Nacra 17: Gimson & Burnet Dominate Again John Gimson and Anna Burnet (GBR) are on fire in the Nacra 17, with six top-two finishes in a row and a 21-point lead. The Tokyo silver medalists and 2023 European champs are looking unstoppable as they chase another title. “We were able to sail textbook lanes,” said Gimson, explaining their control in the light sea breezes. 🇮🇹 Ugolini & Giubilei (ITA) and 🇦🇷 Majdalani & Bosco (ARG) are holding second and third, but it’s a tall task to reel in the leaders. 🌊 49er Drama: Recalls, DSQs, and Big Moves Day 4 brought chaos to the 49er fleet with 13 boats disqualified in just one race after multiple general recalls. Amid the madness, 🇳🇿 Menzies & Lee Rush stayed clean and extended their lead. 🇺🇾 Umpierre & Diz bounced back from a DSQ to win the next race, and 🇬🇧 Pank & Grit, sailing far from national squads, moved up to third overall. 📅 Racing continues through June 8, 2025! 💻 Follow all the action on the regatta website for results, photos, videos, and more. 📺 We’ve got lightweight daily live coverage—subscribe and hit the bell to stay updated from the venue! #49erFX #Nacra17 #49erSailing #SailingEuropeans #OlympicSailing #RoadToParis #SkiffLife #EuropeanChampionship2025

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Veteran and multi-Olympic race officer Sulis was clear at the morning briefing, "Our priority is to get three races for the 49er so they can progress to the gold fleet." It took all day to get it done, but three good races for each fleet were conducted over a six-hour bake on the water. NZL 250: Kiwis Shine on Day 3 with Smart Racing and Strong Rivalry The standout performers of the day were undoubtedly New Zealand’s Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush, who delivered an impressive 2,3,1 scoreline despite a grueling seven-hour day on the water. With long waits before races, the duo showed they’ve mastered the "on-off" switch—staying mentally fresh until it was time to perform, and perform they did. Their success seems fueled in part by a healthy rivalry with fellow Kiwis Sam Bacon and Blake MacGlashan, who currently sit in 9th. The two teams have been training closely and pushing each other, both on and off the water. Word is they’ll be heading out for dinner tonight—celebrating a strong day of racing, camaraderie, and the kind of competition that brings out the best in both teams. A few races had to be abandoned, and those that held were anything but predictable, but a group of 25 have been selected to challenge for the championship. Even to those doing well struggled. Hernan Umpierre with Fernando Diz (URU) grabbed a huge lead on the first lap of race six and chose to head back in the same direction for the second lap. The three teams following them around the gate thirty seconds later all went the opposite way and got past the Uruguayans. "We got beat early in the second lap, so we headed over to where the fleet was, then we got caught out again and dropped back even further," said Umpierre. "We hung in on the final downwind and salvaged a fifth, so still a good race, but far from easy." Third overall are Rask and Jensen (DEN) who sailed a fantastic final race of the qualifier to secure a second in the race. They were in touch with the leaders on the upwinds, fast and accurate on the downwind and didn't take much risk to sail another very tidy race. The pair are a rarity in Olympic circles as they missed out on Paris 2024 selection back in 2023 but enjoyed their sailing so much they continued through the whole 2024 season for the pure joy of it and have brought that positive attitude forward into 2025. First Firsts The unpredictable racecourse left lots of room for newcomers to the fleet to get their moments in the sun. Israel's Tal Sade with Maor Abu predicted they'd be the day's stars before heading out, "We want 4 wins from 4 races!" said Maor. It wasn't quite that good of a day, but they won their second race of the qualifying and made it into the gold fleet. Jacob Marks , the 18 years old Australian sailing with Charlie Zeeman won their first ever race, "We both agreed that we were either gonna be first or last and it turned out well." The pair have been sailing together for one and a half years, and finished qualifying in 36 place, just outside the gold fleet window. Maximo Videlo with Tideo de Rioja (ARG) also won their first-ever race, and they've only been sailing together for about fifteen days. They were nervous and contemplative onshore, unsure of whether they'd make gold. After five of six races they were 10 points back, and their race win put them in reach of gold! They were overjoyed to find out it was enough, and they sit in 24th overall with protests pending. Hot and bothered The 49er fleet was sent to the sea at 2:30 pm, but the first race didn't get going until 5 pm. The FX and Nacra 17 fleets were held on shore, and were almost sent to the water, but after a couple of races got abandoned, they got sent home without getting wet. The 49er feet used every ounce of wind available to squeeze in three good ones, and were home on shore for a pasta snack by 8 pm - a long, hot soak in the sun. What's next The 49er gold and silver fleets, FX, and Nacra 17 each have two more days of fleet racing before the medal race day. The forecast continues to call for light winds so the sailors and officials will keep getting their patience and guile tested! Follow along via the regatta website for results, photos, videos, and more. There will be a very lightweight live broadcast each day featuring limited footage but consistent content from the venue so fans can get a feel for what’s happening all week. Subscribe to our youtube channel and ring the bell for alerts. Racing runs from June 3-8, 2025 Photos: https://49er-fx-nacra17.smugmug.com/Photos/2025/2025-European-Championship/Day-3 Results: https://49er.org/events/2025-european-championship/#result-49 LIVE Day 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdIfm2gN4Qw Article: https://49er.org/the-race-to-gold-fleet-was-a-slow-burn/

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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 and stress. The 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets were first to race on day 2 of the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 European Championships from Thessaloniki. On each course, it was British teams that took great races early. Freya Black with Saskia Tidey (GBR) won the first two races by winning the pin, heading to the pressure on the left, and cruising around the course from there. It was almost the same for John Gimson with Anna Burnet (GBR), who followed the same formula for a 2, 1, 2 day.  “The pressure was on the left, sometimes it paid to hit the layline, other times it was slightly better to even overstand a bit, but once out in front the track was pretty plain sailing,” said Gimson. “We wanted to work on our starting, and we are getting lots of practice here,” said Tidey. “Light airs are the hardest to master for new teams, and it seems we’re in for a whole regatta full of practice and testing in a critical condition that we don’t always get on circuit.” “I think I lost a year of my life in that last race,” claimed Antonia Lewellyn LeFrance (CAN), about her winning the third race of the day. “We must have been 1 or 2 cm from the start line, and then we had to defend our lead in a dying breeze for the whole last lap, still not knowing if we were over or not. So much stress!” The thing about light air sailing is that while out in front, the sailing is just like in practice. However, for everyone outside of the few making up the front group, light winds are a constant battle to seek pressure, and it just isn’t anywhere to be found. Every cross made or missed, every crowded mark rounding, every clearing tack or gybe takes excruciating patience to rebuild from. “It’s so much easier ahead,” exclaimed Laura Farese (AUT), the Nacra 17 helm who moved up into second overall today. “We had a day in Hyeres that was a 2, 1, 1, and it felt like cheating. We just sailed around the course a few times and took home great scores. Today we had both the good and the bad, and the bad is so bad while the good is so good.” It was the same for Galen Richardson (CAN). “We led a whole lap in one race today for the first time ever. It was great! Then the brits got passed us on the second upwind and the Dutch got us with a couple hundred meters to go to the finish so we ended up third, but that was still a lot of fun!” For the teams in the middle of the pack, that boat park chat was not quite as positive. Lots of complaints about fouls, errors and a group of competitors all going fast and making life hard. Hard, of course, is the Olympic standard, so nothing out of the ordinary. The wind was fading out in the third FX/Nacra 17 race of the day, and by the time the 49er got to the course, it did not improve. After a couple hours of waiting, the day was canceled without any more racing for the men. Follow along via the regatta website for results, photos, videos, and more. There will be a very lightweight live broadcast each day featuring limited footage but consistent content from the venue so fans can get a feel for what’s happening all week. Subscribe to our youtube channel and ring the bell for alerts. Racing runs from June 3-8, 2025 Results: https://49er.org/events/2025-european-championship/#result-49 Photos: https://49er-fx-nacra17.smugmug.com/Photos/2025/2025-European-Championship/Day-2  Article: https://49er.org/easy-light-breezy/  LIVE Day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc-T06hDXYM