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The final day of the ILCA European Trophy in Kaštela delivers thrilling drama as Maria Erdi and Pavlos Kontides secure their titles amid fierce competition.
Sailing fans witness a rollercoaster of conditions, with winds fluctuating from a gentle 4 knots to fierce gusts over 22 knots. The ILCA 6 Women fleet completes all three scheduled races, while the ILCA 7 fleet finishes two, showcasing remarkable resilience.
Hungary's Maria Erdi clinches her second Senior European title with a standout performance of 1-26-1. Despite a challenging second race, her tenacity and strategic sailing shine through. “It's a very emotional moment for me,” Erdi shares, reflecting on her recovery from a serious injury. Great Britain's Matilda Nicholls takes silver, and Belgium's Emma Plasschaert secures bronze.
In the ILCA 7 Men fleet, Cyprus's Pavlos Kontides captures his third European championship, finishing with scores of 5-14. “This is my third European Championship. Every four years, I win with one point,” he notes, highlighting the fierce competition.
Podium highlights:
ILCA 6 Women: 1. Maria Erdi HUN 54 pt, 2. Matilda Nicholls GBR 80 pt, 3. Emma Plasschaert BEL 81 pt.
ILCA 7 Men: 1. Pavlos Kontides CYP, 2. Philippe
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