2015 Volvo Estonia ORC European Championship kicks off in Pärnu
by Piret Salmistu on 13 Aug 2015
Offshore race - 2015 Volvo Estonia ORC European Championship Max Ranchi / ORC
2015 Volvo Estonia ORC European Championship – Sixty-five teams from eight countries throughout northern Europe have converged on Pärnu in preparation for five days of inshore and offshore racing, held over 10-16 August.
The event is organized by Kalev YC, Pärnu YC, the Estonian Yachting Union and the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC), and is the largest European Championship regatta held in the 12-year history of the event.
After measurement and registration activities held over 10-11 August, and a practice race held for competitors on 11 August, the event was officially opened with a parade to the Vallikäär, where the Opening Ceremony took place.
Warm temperatures and sunny skies have helped to confirm Pärnu as Estonia's official summer capital, but the lack of sailable wind for most of today delayed the start of the first race by five hours in the Volvo Estonia ORC European Championship. Sixty-five boats from eight countries are assembled here to compete today through Sunday at this event hosted at Pärnu Yacht Club.
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