Nacra 17 European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo - Day 1
by Alexia Lahoud, 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing 6 Nov 2024 12:26 PST
5-10 November 2024
Nacra 17 Europeans at Sferracavallo Day 1 © Salvatore Lopez
The first day of the Nacra 17 European Championship has officially begun at the Circolo Velico Sferracavallo! In light winds of 9 knots, gradually decreasing to 7-8 knots, the fleet of 18 boats and 36 sailors completed two races before concluding the day.
Day 1 Highlights
After two tactical races in these lighter conditions, here are the provisional standings:
1st Willemijn Offerman & Scipio Houtman (Netherlands)
2nd Ruben & Rita Booth (Australia) (non-European contenders)
3rd Lucas Claeyssens and Eline Verstraelen (Belgium)
4th Margaux Billy & Noah Chauvin (France)
With participants from 13 countries, the championships are showcasing high-level competition and skill, with each team adapting to the delicate conditions on Palermo's beautiful waters.
Looking Ahead to Day 2
Racing continues tomorrow, with the first race of Day 2 set to start at 11:00 am. Sailors are gearing up for another challenging day, with the leaderboard likely to see more action as they aim for the European title.
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Find out more at nacra17.org/event/2024-european-championship