After a long and fruitless wait for the breeze yesterday afternoon, which resulted in no racing, the 69F boats were back on the water today in the Gulf of Cagliari.
The weather conditions remained difficult, with very light airs forcing the fleet to head away from Poetto beach in search of the breeze, moving out towards Villasimius.
The race committee were able to conclude the second round of knockouts, where team SUI Youth Europ Sail bid farewell to the competition after a promising debut in the qualifiers. The team is composed of Kilian Wagen, Jessica Berthoud and Zac Blomeley, and is coached by Matias Buhler, a three-time Olympian – once as an athlete and twice as a coach.
The Argentinian team performed well, finishing all their races in the top three and closing the second knockout series at the top of the standings. After an excellent qualifying round that saw Team France finish in third position and skip the first round of knockouts, the crew from La Rochelle Nautique was only saved from elimination today thanks to a second place in the last race.
The programme continues tomorrow with the last round of knockouts, followed by the finals.

Jessica Berthoud – SUI Youth Europ Sails

“What an event that has been! It’s been absolutely incredible. The organization, the people, the boat, everything was so perfect. Unfortunately, we didn’t well today. We had an OCS as we were over the starting line and that cost the qualifications for the next knockout, but definitely, we’d like to come back. My future plan is to go back to sail onboard GC32 with the Swiss Foiling Academy where I sailed in the past season and, absolutely, sail again on the 69F.”

Ivan Aranguren – Youth Team Argentina / Yacht Club Argentino

“We were very lucky, the forecast this morning was not looking good, but a breeze came in during the afternoon that allowed us to finish the second knockout. The wind was very light, marginal conditions for foiling. With this light wind, it is not easy: you can gain but also lose a lot in a few seconds. We got some good results and we are happy to have got the pass for the next round.”

CLASSIFICA – KNOCK OUT B

15,5 Team Argentina
12,5 Equal Sailing
11,0 Okalys Youth Project
11,0 Katana Sailing Team
7,0 Team France
1,0 ETA Sailing Team

TOP SPEED OF THE DAY
20.56 kt – Team France

RACE COURSE
Quadrilateral with reaching start

WEATHER
NORTH – NORTH EST 5-8 kt

TECHNICAL PARTNERS:
Avant Garde, Gottifredi Maffioli, Harken, OneSails, Montura, Vela Mania, Fraglia Vela Malcesine, Sailmon,
Acquaviva WT, ABC Boats

ABOUT 69F:
69F is an integrated One Design Boat, Race and Lifestyle format.
The 69F project is realized by sailors, athletes, managers and men of communication who believe in the future of sailing hydrofoil and its affirmation in the world of professional regattas as well as in the world of lifestyle and amateur sport.The 69F team is currently working on developing an innovative and sustainable one design foiling monohull racing boats’ circuit and a sailing academy suitable for sailors at all levels, with the aim of providing the ultimate foiling experience.