One could have expected some difficulties after such a long time, but fortunately it went pretty well overall during the week.
We were able to race and fight (fairly) as fierce as in the old times.
Pumping though was soon again subject for requests.After an open discussion where the windsurfers expressed their opinions, a compromise was found and we completed the week without hearing anymore about it.
Good ambiance, good friend sailors responding to the call, not hesitating to drive long distances to come participate in the revival of the class, from the south, the north the east and even across the Atlantic…

Crocos de l’ Elorn and its race committee did a great job in running the event professionally every day. Races were launched one after one and we were able to complete 9 races despite capricious winds.
It was not trivial to do so…Putting different classes (RB & DII) using different set of courses and rules of races simultaneously in same racing area was challenging but Club had solutions and brought good alternative. Cohabitation went very well, all sailors paying attention and respecting each other. For DIIs, it was also the opportunity to observe other types of course than its typical triangle. No doubt it will be assessed and fuel ideas for the future.

On the tarmac, we had the immense pleasure to revivethe famous board measurement sessions and everyone got the “approved “ stamp on its board and sails prior to the race.
I’d like to thank the International Measurer for this. He did a fantastic job in measuring and weighting all equipments (old & new) accurately.

Special thanks also on to the Event photographer for the daily coverage, shooting hundred of pictures, RB or DIIs, and special thanks to the DJ who tirelessly animated the party on the Club all days long…

Thank you all. …

It is finished, yes, but the good news is that we are already looking at next Event, right now, not only next Oceanic down under, no, but next European in 2017 and other Events.
Be assured that your Class is actively working on it (for a while already) and we hope being able to tell you more very soon. So stay tune!

See you next year!

Picture by Patrik Polak SVK-1, event photographer

What a week!

What to say….Very high level of sailing, highly performing new equipments, nice ambiance on parking with sailors exchanging and sharing information.

All ingredients to make D2 return on International scene shining.

Day 5 started, for once, as planned, i.e light wind progressively establishing west, around 7-10 knots, under a beautiful sky and warm temperature.

Race one was completed faster this time and next series were being launched quickly.

About 5 minutes before our 2nd race, while starting our procedure, wind suddenly picked up, almost doubling. When horn finally freed D2 fleet it was about 20 knots established, gusting 22 (RC), with increasingly choppy waters. So let say we rather left starting line in survival mode for some of us. I managed to sail one leg then decided to stop as situation was worsening then headed to closest beach. It ultimately blew out half of our D2 fleet.

Top 8 only managed to finish, more or less easily, and some of them rushed ashore for changing sails, in prevision of next race.

But it was the last of the day, and of the week, many RCBs being also in difficulty, mobilizing security resources.

RC cancelled 3rd race, making sure everyone was going back safely to the club. Remarkable, prompt reaction from Croco de l’Elorn RC that demonstrated twice its ability to react timely and efficiently to fix sudden, unexpected marginal conditions. Congrats! Well done! It has to be said.

Week is over now. We had great time and it was really good meeting friends again as well as making new ones.

We look forward to meeting you again soon for another unforgettable European Championships.

Good luck all!

Final results after 9 races

Pictures by Patrik Pollak