The ILCA 2024 Under-21 World Championships concluded yesterday in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, hosted by the Clube de Vela de Viana do Castelo. This prestigious event brought together an impressive fleet of young sailors who competed in 12 challenging races, often in difficult conditions.
Yesterday, the competition kicked off at 10:47 a.m., with the D flags hoisted for the gold fleets of ILCA 7 and ILCA 6. The sailors braved a steady 330º breeze at 6-8 knots, creating excellent racing conditions. Each fleet completed two races per day, making a total of 12 races for the championship.
In the ILCA 6 category, congratulations to the top three winners: Eve McMahon from Ireland, who sailed a Devoti Sailing boat to victory; Evie Saunders from Australia, who secured second place; and Roos Wind from the Netherlands, who took third.
In the ILCA 7 category, a round of applause for Theodor Middelthon from Norway for clinching first place, Anatol Sassi from Italy for coming in second, and Enrico Tanferna, also from Italy, for achieving third place.
The championship concluded with a heartfelt prize-giving ceremony where the top sailors were celebrated for their outstanding performances. Trophies were awarded to the leading competitors, recognizing their dedication and excellence throughout the event.
The ILCA U21 World Championship in Viana do Castelo has been a tremendous success, owing to the hard work of the athletes, the support from their teams, and the enthusiastic involvement of the community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to making this event memorable.