Weather disrupts the Este24

Bad weather disrupted the second day of the Este24 European Championship. Following yesterday’s three races in strengthening south-westerly winds and choppy seas, the Race Committee faced rapidly changing conditions today. The wind shifted to the Bora, while a thunderstorm front accompanied by heavy rainfall swept across the racecourse, forcing the Committee to reposition twice in an attempt to find suitable conditions to start racing.

As the weather front passed through, support boats began repositioning the racecourse, while the AP over H signal was displayed, instructing crews to return ashore and await further announcements.

With no further races completed, the overall standings remain unchanged after yesterday’s three races. Antonio Sodo Migliori’s Kaster 24 (Yacht Club Costa Smeralda) retains a commanding lead following three consecutive victories, with 3 points. Behind Kaster 24, Paolo Brinati’s Estrella C.C.A. (Circolo Canottieri Aniene/C.N.G.M.) and Roberto Ugolini’s La Poderosa 2.0 (Circolo Nautico Guglielmo Marconi) are tied on 10 points. Marco Baldi’s Frog is fourth with 12 points, while Pink Team Sanatorio Triestino GHC, helmed by Elisa Degrassi of Lega Navale Italiana Trieste, lies sixth on 21 points.

Tomorrow will see the final day of racing to decide the European title, followed by the prize-giving ceremony at 19:00 and the Closing Party.