| The Bol d’Or du Léman, the world’s largest regatta held on a lake, remains unpredictable. Full of emotion and suspense until the very last meters, this race often comes down to details: the choice of starting with C-shaped daggerboards or foils, the sail configuration, the management of transitions, tactical options, and the ability to adapt to changing conditions throughout the course. “What’s unique about this boat is that just a few minutes of foiling is enough to provide a considerable advantage over Archimedean boats,” Yann Guichard continued. “So there’s practically no hesitation about starting with foils. And besides, it’s more enjoyable. We have a flying boat, so we want to do the Bol d’Or while flying.” Since the launch of the championship in 2021, three teams have already added their name to the list of winners of the Bol d’Or du Léman in the TF35 class: Ylliam XII – Comptoir Immobilier in 2021, Sails of Change 8 in 2024 and Realteam Spirit in 2025. But the entire fleet has the potential to win this year. “We had a very good preparation and we sailed again this Thursday in beautiful conditions,” says Julien Firmenich, skipper of Ylliam 17, which won the Geneva-Rolle-Geneva race last weekend. “We prepared for a fairly fast race, with southwesterly conditions and transitions. We kept our options quite open, including sail choices, foils, and crew, so we still have a lot of possibilities. We’re now waiting to see the latest forecasts to make our final decisions. We can’t wait to get going.” To follow the race, spectators can enjoy the Bol d’Or Village, which will open its doors to the public from noon on Friday at the Société Nautique de Genève and will remain open until Sunday evening. They will be able to watch the race live on a giant screen. The TF35s will also be available to follow thanks to the tracking system, on the championship website as well as on its class social networks, Facebook and Instagram. | 
