2025 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships - Day 5 Highlights

🏆 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