The third day of competition successfully concluded today at the 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Italy in Punta Ala.
The day began as per scheduled, with the first warning signal given at 11:30 on the Alpha course, followed shortly after on the Bravo course.
With light winds ranging from 5 to 8 knots throughout the day, all five classes managed to complete three new races per fleet. This included the first races for the ILCA 6 Men and ILCA 4 sailors. Meanwhile, the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 Women’s championships completed 5 races each.
It was a long day on water, specially for the ILCA 6 sailors who returned to the club after 19:00.
As there’s only one day of competition remaining, here are the provisional winners in each class (results before Jury decisions):
ILCA 7:
- Theo Peyre FRA 12 pt
- Cesare Barabino ITA 17 pt
- Attilio Borio ITA 22 pt
ILCA 6 Women:
- Emma Mattivi ITA 12 pt
- Sara Savelli ITA 24 pt
- Carlota Rizzardi ITA 39 pt
ILCA 6 Men:
- Ulysse Raison SUI 4 pt
- Noah Garcia MON 7 pt
- Yahav Gave ISR 11 pt
ILCA 4 Women:
- Clara Lorenzi ITA 6 pt
- Lucrezia Mizieli ITA 18 pt
- Maria Luisa Silvestri ITA 22 pt
ILCA 4 Men:
- Lorenzo Ghirotti ITA 10 pt
- Davide Caffagna ITA 11 pt
- Francesco Tesser ITA 12 pt
Full results – 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup ITA
Tomorrow’s program includes 2 last races for all classes, with the first starting signal at 11:30.
A total of 553 sailors representing 29 countries are taking part in this competition, organized by Centro Velico Punta Ala at PuntAla Camp&Resort.
The Centro Velico Punta Ala wants to thank the Municipality of Scarlino, the Municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia, and the technical partners Devoti Sailing, Negrinautica, and Decathlon Grosseto for the collaboration and support in organizing the event. For logistic support, thanks are also extended to the collaboration of PuntAla Camp&Resort and the numerous local associations, including the Yachting Club Isole di Toscana, Club Velico Castiglione della Pescaia, Lega Navale di Follonica, Club Nautico di Follonica, and Yacht Club Punta Ala.
How to follow the event – Useful links
About the EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy
The EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy is a series of regattas held throughout the year in stunning venues across Europe. Open to sailors of all ages, starting from 12 years old, and on all rigs (ILCA 7, ILCA 6, and ILCA 4), these events offer fierce competition on the water alongside a vibrant social scene. They have become highly popular events on the European sailing calendar.
This championship in Italy marks the third event of the year, following two successful regattas held in Portugal and Spain.
The next event in our annual competition will be the 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup SUI, which immediately follows Italy, taking place from May 9th to 12th in Neuchâtel. So far, 105 sailors have registered for the event, and entries are open until Wednesday, May 8th.
For further information about the 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy, please visit the webpage here.
Keep smiling, keep sailing!
The EurILCA Team
Report by Agustín Argüelles – EurILCA | Photos by Centro Velico Punta Ala.
