Summary:
Inaugural J/70 Corinthian European Championship taking place in Cascais, Portugal.
Day 1 faced strong winds; Day 2 was canceled due to massive waves.
Day 3 saw moderate conditions with winds stabilizing at 9-12 knots.
Javier Padron's HSN SAILING TEAM leads with 22 net points.
Seventeen nations are competing in this prestigious sailing event.
Exciting Developments at the J/70 Corinthian European Championship
The inaugural J/70 Corinthian European Championship is taking place at the Clube Naval de Cascais, Portugal, and it's been quite a roller coaster of weather conditions.
After a challenging Day 1 with three races in strong winds and rough seas, the competitors faced a day of rest on Day 2 due to massive waves and high winds. However, on Saturday, the weather improved significantly, providing moderate sailing conditions with wind speeds starting at 7-8 knots and stabilizing at 9-12 knots under sunny skies.
Standout Performances
In the latest races, Javier Padron's HSN SAILING TEAM from Spain took the lead with impressive scores, finishing with a total of 22 net points after securing two second-place finishes and a 14th (discarded).
Following closely is Renato Cunha Faria's TÔ NESSA from Brazil, who bounced back from a rough start to finish the day with 30 net points. Món Canellas Salas's HANG TEN from Spain claimed third place with 40 net points.
Race Winners
The winners of Saturday's races included:
- HANG TEN - Món Canellas Salas
- LIQUID SUN - Victor Mesterton
- ANOTHER AFFAIR - Miguel Oliveira
Racing will conclude on Sunday, with seventeen nations competing, including teams from Australia, Brazil, China, Spain, and the USA. For more visuals from the event, check out the International J/70 Facebook and Instagram pages.
Complete results can be found at the Cascais J70 Corinthian European Championship.
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