Blanes’08 Yngling Women European Championship

30 March – 5 April 2008

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NEW 05/04

Photo finish Medal Race at Yngling Europeans

After a thrilling Medal Race Sarah AYTON, Sara WEBB and Pippa WILSON (GBR) are the 2008 Yngling European Champions.

 Going into the Medal Race the 6 top boats had only a seven points difference setting the stage for a very exciting race. The bay of Blanes provided excellent conditions with blue skies and a see breeze of about 15 knots building up great surf waves.

 After an equal start and a very tight first lap four boats managed to get a small gap to the fleet. Going down towards the finish the teams of Sarah AYTON (GBR), ), Sally BARKOW (USA)  Renee GROENEVELD (NED) and Mandy MULDER (NED) were all side to side. At different points at the down wind there were all Gold medallists. Team BARKOW got the last surf and won the race but did not get a boat between themselves and team AYTON so they finished second.

The Medal winners are:

Gold: 53 Points, Sarah AYTON, Sara WEBB and Pippa WILSON (GBR)
Silver: 54 Points, Sally BARKOW, Carrie HOWE and Debbie CAPOZZI (USA)
Bronze: 57 Points, Renee GROENEVALD, Annenike BES and Merel WITTEVEE (NED)

After a perfect regatta with all races sailed as scheduled in various condition the IYA and all sailors wishes to thank Club Vela Blanes for their superb organisation and wonderful hospitality.

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Blanes 05/04/08