The first regatta of the 2024 EurILCA Master Series concluded today in Malta, organised by Royal Malta Yacht Club.
Throughout three days of competition, varied and challenging sailing conditions delighted all Master sailors.
Friday’s dismal weather with rain showers did not dampen spirits and Race Committee was able to fit in three races.
On Saturday a north westerly breeze hit the race course. A moderate swell proved to be challenging for the fleet but nonetheless were able to undertake three races.
On Sunday morning, a bright sun augured well, though the wind started to diminish as the morning wore on. A considerable wind-shift between the first and second race meant that the Race Committee had to make so much so that the Race Committee had to realign the course.
After 8 races for the ILCA 7, and 7 races for the ILCA 6, the following were the champions in all different categories;
ILCA 7 winners – 2024 EurILCA Master MLT
- 1st Apprentice Master – Zoltan Kovacs HUN (7th overall)
- 1st Master – Andrey Malygin MDA (2nd overall)
- 1st Grand Master – Mark Lyttle GBR (1st overall)
- 1st Great Grand Master – Peter Sherwin GBR (10th overall)
ILCA 6 winners – 2024 EurILCA Master MLT
- 1st Apprentice Master – Howard Leoto RSA (5th overall)
- 1st Master – Niall Peelo GBR (2nd overall)
- 1st Grand Master Women – Aisling Bowman IRL (6th overall)
- 1st Grand Master Men – Ian Jones GBR (1st overall)
- 1st Great Grand Master – Max Hunt GBR (3rd overall)
- 1st Legend – Poopy Marçon FRA (8th overall)
The upcoming weekend marks the second regatta of the year, featuring the 2024 EurILCA Master South France event scheduled to take place from January 19-21 at Club Nautique Saint Raphaël.
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Save the dates for the upcoming events;
Full calendar – 2024 EurILCA Master Series
Report by Agustín Argüelles – EurILCA | Photos by Alex Turnbull – RMYC.
