Sailing : Spanish Pair Dominates Day 3 at 2026 European Championships

Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona seize the lead in the 2026 470 European Championships as final racing kicks off in Vilamoura. The Spanish duo finishes fifth in the first race, securing the top spot overall with a six-point advantage over Italy's Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò, who match their results but carry more points from qualifiers. British competitors Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris sit third, bouncing back from a 13th in the first race to a second in the next. The day’s racing is intense, with light and shifting winds forcing the race committee to conclude after two starts. Christopher Hoerr, currently in fifth, notes the difficulty in gaining positions. The new scoring system adds complexity, with teams retaining only their non-discardable qualifying positions. As conditions change daily, tomorrow promises potential for three races.