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Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris claimed the 2026 European Championship after outstanding medal races. The silver medalists are Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini, and the bronze medalists are Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona.

Saturday’s racing started with an extraordinary win for the British duo. Wrigley and Harris crossed the finish line first in the opening medal race and extended their lead over the Italians and the Spanish. With a 7-point gap to the second boat and fourteen points to the third, the British had the win in the bag.

While the British crew was mostly safe for the win, with a 7-point advantage over the Italians, the battle for the silver medal was still on. Giacomo Ferrari and Alessandra Dubbini were defending second place, while Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona were in a difficult situation, with the Portuguese crew of Beatriz Gago and Rodolfo Pires close behind and putting pressure on both teams.

Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona did not defend their 2025 title, but the bronze medal is still a huge success. The Spanish team did everything they could today.

The price-giving wet ceremony took place at the Vilamoura Boat Park right after the races. The medals were presented by the Portuguese Secretary of State for Sport, Dr. Pedro Dias, and the Top-10 prizes by the Vice President of the Portuguese Sailing Federation, Pedro Pontes. The Kevin Burnham Trophy was presented by Romain Bonnaud, the 2006 470 Men/Mixed European Champion.

Congratulations to all the sailors, coaches, and organizers for an outstanding week full of emotions and fair play.

FULL RESULTS: here