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29er World Championship at Porto, Portugal - Day 3

by International 29er Class 5 Aug 22:23 PDT 3-8 August 2025
29er World Championship at Porto Day 3 © Gonçalo Melo Reis

After a delayed start, Porto delivered on Day 3! With a big swell and light breeze early on, racing was slow to begin, but when the sea breeze kicked in around 13:30, it turned into a spectacular afternoon of 29er racing.

Highlights from the Day:

  • 4 races completed for all fleets (Yellow, Blue, Red, Green)
  • Breeze built steadily - each race windier than the last
  • Spectators watched from the harbour wall with the stunning Porto skyline behind

Top Performers:

  • Hungary's Soma Kis-Szölgyémi & András Juhász held onto the overall lead after a strong day in Yellow fleet (3-2-1-4)
  • Norway's Nicklas Holt & Philip Forslund dominated Blue fleet (2-2-1-1) and sit 2nd overall
  • Montesano & Coslovich continue their consistent run in Red fleet
  • Riesgo & Díaz Tamayo take a bullet in Green fleet - now top mixed team and 7th overall
  • Marchesini & Finato leading the all-female and U17 categories

Final series starts on Wednesday! The top 50 boats head to Gold Fleet while the rest split into Silver, Bronze & Emerald. The battle for the world title heats up.

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