THORA Sailing Team Impresses with Strong Finish at Championship

THORA Sailing Team captures second place at the Thailand Platu Championship 2026. Competing at Ocean Marina Jomtien, Latvia's team faces tough conditions with temperatures hitting 35°C and variable winds. The regatta features six teams from Australia, the USA, Thailand, and Latvia, completing 13 races with 11 counting in the standings. Easy Tiger, skippered by Aaron Taunt, claims victory with 21 points. THORA, helmed by Rihards Vaivods, finishes strong at 27 points. The Next Factor, led by Christopher Mapp, rounds out the podium with 30 points. THORA's consistent performance includes 4 race wins, 2 second places, and 3 third places. Crew members Klavs Vasks, Karlis Gramatnieks, Gatis Rozenfelds, and Edvins Tankelsons support Vaivods. The team eyes the ORC European Championship 2026 in Klaipeda as their next challenge, continuing to elevate Latvia's presence in international yacht racing.