Carnon, France – April 17, 2025
The CER Pôle Espoirs Voile Occitanie is thrilled to welcome sailors and spectators to the inaugural Carnon 29er Eurocup, hosted at the Yacht Club Mauguio Carnon from April 16 to 20, 2025.
Day 1: A Challenging Start Under Tramontane Skies
The opening day of racing kicked off under dramatic conditions, as the powerful tramontane—a strong, dry wind from inland—delayed the action until late in the day. By 4:20 p.m., however, conditions settled enough for competitors to hit the water for their first races.
The 112 registered teams were divided into three fleets—Yellow, Blue, and Purple—spread across two race areas. Each fleet successfully completed three thrilling and highly technical races, marked by shifty winds that challenged even the most seasoned crews.
The wind began from the northwest at 20 knots, accompanied by a light chop, but gradually dropped in both strength and stability, demanding constant adaptation and strategic finesse from the sailors. Consistency and responsiveness proved to be the keys to success on this first day of racing.
French and Italian crews rose to the occasion, delivering strong performances right out of the gate.
Day 1 – Provisional Top 10 :
ITA 3484 – Emilia SALVATORE / Pietro ZANDRI
SUI 3251 – Jacob BRUENDLER / Thierry STUCKI
FRA 2980 – Alexandre MOSTINI / Raphael ALLAIN
ITA 3166 – Giulia BARTOLOZZI / Pietro RIZZI
FRA 4 – Nolann HUET DES AUNAY / Titouan GRESSET
NED 3253 – Beerdluuk SPIJKERVET / Thomas REYERS
GER 3462 – Lucas HAMM / Moritz HAMM
FRA 3104 – Quentin BOURRUST / Gautier NEAU
FRA 3 – Jocelyn LE GOFF / Jules VIDOR
ITA 6 – Giuseppe MONTESANO / Enrico COSLOVICH
More Than a Regatta – A Celebration by the Sea
The Carnon 29er Eurocup is more than just a sailing competition—it’s a celebration of sport and community. The entertainment village on the beach is open to all, free of charge, offering a dynamic space for spectators and participants to gather, relax, and connect.
Today’s highlight off the water? A lively Lyonnaise boules initiation session, hosted by a guest from the French Boules Federation—just one of many unique activities planned throughout the week.
Stay tuned for more updates as the competition continues. Let the wind and waves shape the champions of tomorrow!
Check out the photos: https://29ersailing.smugmug.com/Photos/Photos-LR/2025/2025-EuroCup/4-France
Check out the full results: https://www.eurocup-29er-carnon.com/tableau-officiel/