Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/26 - Leg 6 Overall
by Burak Zengin 13 Apr 11:27 PDT
10-12 April 2026
Nautique Yachting won Leg 6, Tenzor Team crowned as the overall winner of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/2026
The third and final racing day of Leg 6 of Tenzor International Cup - J/70 Open Winter Series 2025/2026 started on schedule under sunny skies with 12-14 knots of wind. The wind was stronger than first two days. Planning conditions and with some waves made regatta very exciting.
Nautique Yachting delivered a masterclass performance across all three races, securing two wins and a second place. That stellar scoreline gave them the daily lead and, capitalising on rivals' mistakes, propelled Onur Erardag's crew to the top of the event leaderboard.
"It was a big relief for our team. We were mostly in the fight on previous acts but this time we managed to win it! As always, Bodrum delivered perfect weather for the fierce battles. Entering the last day we were in 4th position but points were really close behind but leading two boats were 10 points ahead so there were no pressure on us. Tactically, we have raced and trained in this area for a long time so we know the wind characteristics pretty well. But also most of the other teams do know the area well. Strong winds benefit our crew, we could be the fastest boat upwind so it made our day much easier. Managed to score 2-1-1 and it was enough for our first event win with Team Nautique Yachting", - commented Doga Aribas, tactician of Nautique Yachting.
Cheese Sailing skippered by Gunay Kaptan finished 5 points behind the leaders, securing second place on the podium. A powerful final-day charge came from Inna Balashova's Dolce Vita - with finishes of 4-3-2 they climbed to third place.
Just off the podium, Emir Icgoren's Ameera Jet and his international crew finished the regatta in 4th place. Taking into account that it was their first outing together in Bodrum, the success and potential of this team were evident.
Andrey Pushkin's Tenzor Team had to settle for 5th place in this Leg, but more importantly, they held off all challengers in the overall winter season standings.
AtomTavatuy helmed by Pavel Kuznetsov rounded out the top-6 with a very impressive performance for the team's first appearance in the TIC Winter Series.
Corinthian division podium was completed by Orient Express, Eker Efsane Yogurt and MAYK teams respectively.
"It's been a wonderful weekend - not only these three days of great sailing and great race organization but the whole series of Tenzor International Cup. So we would like to thank Tenzor Sailing Club and all the competitors. We're a little bit sad because the winter season is over, but the regattas will continue in Istanbul for summer season" - Arif Gurdenli, Orient Express.
Following the final leg, the overall season champions were crowned. With 6 Legs, 46 races sailed, 28 teams and 10 countries represented the Series became really successful and powerful.
As of overall results, Tenzor Team claimed the main Trophy with 122 total points, repeating their success from the 2023/2024 season. Second place went to Ptichki Sailing Team with 132 points and Bars Sailing Team completed the final podium with 180 points.
"Thanks to all competitors, thanks to my guys. The season was tough, sometimes nerve-wracking, and not everything went our way. Last season many teams taught us not to give up, and we fought to the very end to achieve this result", - Andrei Pushkin, Tenzor Team.
In Corinthian division Orient Express took the Trophy of the Series second time in a row, followed by Team ASPAT and Ayaz JR.
Leg 6 Overall Results: (top ten)
1. Nautique Yachting 27pts
2. Cheese Sailing 32pts
3. Dolce Vita 36pts
4. Ameera Jet 40pts
5. Tenzor Team 41pts
6. AtomTavatuy 48pts
7. Orient Express 56pts
8. Ptichki Sailing Team 62pts
9. Bars Sailing Team 63pts
10. Trem Sailing Team 65pts
Series Results: (top ten)
1. Tenzor Team 122pts
2. Ptichki Sailing Team 132pts
3. Bars Sailing Team 180pts
4. Russian Bogatyrs 199pts
5. Nautique Yachting 199pts
6. Dolce Vita 200pts
7. Orient Express 257pts
8. Happyhour JR 369pts
9. Ada Jr 412pts
10. Gaswar 436pts