2025 South American Championship at Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro – Day 2
by ISCYRA 6 Dec 2025 19:59 AEDT
December 3-7, 2025
Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing at the Star South American Championship, as the fleet completed two more races in 15-18 knots of breeze, under bright sun and 27°C, with choppy seas and a tricky current that first pushed the sailors offshore and then back toward the bay. The challenging conditions demanded precision, endurance, and impeccable teamwork across the fleet.
The first race of the day was claimed by Daniel Glomb and Pedro Trouche (BRA), who mastered the shifting current and maintained strong speed throughout the course. In the second race, Marcelo Bellotti and Mauricio Bueno (BRA) stormed ahead to secure a well-earned victory, showcasing the depth of Brazilian talent on home waters.
After four races completed, the overall leaders are Olympic legend Robert Scheidt (BRA) sailing with reigning World Champion Frithjof Kleen (GER). The pair have shown outstanding consistency so far and head into the weekend with a narrow advantage. In second place sit the Argentine duo Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre (ARG), followed closely by today's race winners Glomb / Trouche (BRA).
With two more races scheduled for tomorrow and a final showdown on Sunday, the championship remains wide open. With the forecast hinting at similar breezy conditions, the battle for the continental title is set to intensify on the iconic waters of Rio de Janeiro.
Full results, photo and video galleries available at: sa.starchampionships.org.