Canet-en-Roussillon Europe Class French Championships sailing, Digi Mart USA News (Canet-en-Roussillon, France): From October 28 to 31, the Club nautique Canet Perpignan (CNCP) had the honor of organizing the Europe Class French Championships. The national competition brought together specialists of this light solo centreboard dinghy, nicknamed “the prince of boats.”
A total of 34 competitors took part, coming from several French clubs, notably Cannes, Sainte-Maxime, La Rochelle, Arcachon, Carbonne, Pareloup and Dijon. A Belgian competitor also took part, adding an international touch to this edition.
Over four days, the sailors competed on the Canet waters across ten races, held according to weather conditions. The demanding sporting program allowed competitors to test themselves in varied conditions.
After the final day, following the meeting of the jury and the race committee, the final results were made official. The announcement of results and the awarding of prizes concluded the championships.
In the overall standings, the Arcachon representatives made a strong mark on this edition by taking a one-two finish. Cyril Richard won ahead of his clubmate Sabine Rageul.
Robert Moner from Maximois took third place on the podium.
CNCP also had reason for satisfaction with a strong performance by local sailor Lucas Descriaud. He earned a remarkable second place in the Espoir category and finished 28th overall.
This edition of the French Championships once again demonstrated the CNCP’s expertise in organizing national sailing competitions.
