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2024 ILCA Under 21 World Championship at Viana do Castelo, Portugal - Day 4

by Prow Media / Edited by ILCA 7 Jul 2024 16:30 AEST 1-8 July 2024

The 2024 ILCA Under 21 World Championship in Viana do Castelo saw stronger winds to mark the beginning of the final series.

The day began on time at 09:15, with the D Flags up for the yellow ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 fleets and the strongest winds seen yet at this regatta at 330º, beginning at 14 knots and building up to 21 knots by the second race. The challenging conditions really put the sailors' skills on display as they battled for the top spot.

ILCA U21 World Championship at Viana do Castelo, Portugal Day 4 - photo © Prow Media
ILCA U21 World Championship at Viana do Castelo, Portugal Day 4 - photo © Prow Media

Leaderboard after Day 4: (top three)

ILCA 6

  • 1st Eve McMahon (Ireland)
  • 2nd Roos Wind (Netherlands)
  • 3rd Evie Saunders (Australia)

    ILCA 7

  • 1st Enrico Tanferna (Italy)
  • 2nd Anatol Sassi (Italy)
  • 3rd Theodor MIDDELTHON (Norway)

    ILCA U21 World Championship at Viana do Castelo, Portugal Day 4 - photo © Prow Media
    ILCA U21 World Championship at Viana do Castelo, Portugal Day 4 - photo © Prow Media

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