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29er World Championship at Porto, Portugal - Day 2

by International 29er Class 4 Aug 12:55 PDT 3-8 August 2025
Waiting for the wind on day 2 of the 29er World Championship at Porto © Gonçalo Melo Reis

Day two of the Porto World Championships began with hope—and strategy. With light winds in the forecast, the race committee scheduled an early start in anticipation of a short sea breeze window. Unfortunately, the breeze never quite showed up, and racing was postponed.

But that didn't stop the action — it just shifted focus.

Kidzink Eco Hub Workshop: Learning, Leading, and Laughing

With the water calm, sailors dove into the Kidzink Floating Eco-Hub Workshop, picking up where they left off the previous evening.

Kidzink, a proud partner of both the European and World Championships, hosted an engaging, hands-on activity that challenged young sailors to think sustainably. Split into mixed-nationality teams of four, participants were asked to design floating eco-hubs that tackled environmental and logistical challenges on the water.

Together, they brainstormed, built, presented, and problem-solved — and most importantly, made connections across borders.

Workshop Winners

Two teams stood out with their creativity and teamwork — and were awarded game-changing prizes:

Winners – Winning a custom Kidzink-branded 29er spinnaker and jib:

  • Jack Solly (England)
  • Alex Sydenham (England)
  • Matilda Schneider (Germany)
  • Mailin Hegge (Germany)

Runners-up – Each receiving a €250 Ovington Boats voucher:

  • Dirk Rogers (England)
  • Will McEwen (England)
  • BZ Coleman-Goldkrand (Germany)
  • Amelia Kutz (Germany)

Congratulations to all participants! Your innovation and enthusiasm made it a highlight.

What Makes the 29er Class Special

The workshop wasn’t just about sustainability — it was about building bridges. Sailors walked away with new friends, shared experiences, and a stronger sense of what it means to be part of the global 29er community.

As the wind stayed soft into the afternoon, the boat park filled with laughter, stories, and impromptu training chats. Sailors made the most of the downtime, enjoying the camaraderie that defines this class.

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