Kings

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S’Arenal (Majorca), 30 March – Spanish double triumph at the 49er Europeans – Madrid 2016 with Gold for Iker Martínez & Xabi Fernández and silver for brothers Federico & Arturo Alonso. The event, held at Club Nàutic S’Arenal, in Majorca, enjoyed today a gripping ending that finally gave the opportunity to the Basque tandem to win their third European title- second consecutive one- and the first medal for the brothers from Asturias. Third place on the podium was for Ukrainian sailors Rodion Luka & Geogiy Leonchuk -http://49er.cnarenal.com/49er

49er European Championship

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Storm brings cancellation of the first day of the 49er Europeans

Winds of 25 to 30 knots and huge waves dominate the bay of PalmaWind of over 25 knots and the huge waves today in the bay of Palma have brought the cancellation of the first day of the 49er European Championship– Madrid 2016 de 49er, organised until next Sunday at Club Nàutic S’Arenal.
“The wind is not the problem; the waves are the main concern. They are over 2 metres high and are very dangerous for the 49ers because they can cause broken masts and other structural damages”, explained today Ferran Muniesa, sports manager of Club Nàutic S’Arenal, minutes after displaying the cancellation flag.The same storm is forecasted for tomorrow, with NW winds 25 to 30 knots. The wind could lose strength from 16:00 hours but the waves are expected to remain. In any case, three races are scheduled with the first start at 12 hours.The debut of the 64 boats and 128 sailors representing 22 nations that participate at the European championship– Madrid 2016 will have to wait until tomorrow. Read more...

Not made in China

Read China Daily: http://www.sailing2008.org/2007chinadaily/cd16.pdf

QINGDAO, East China, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Six scheduled events were abandoned due to weather conditions on the first competition day at Qingdao International Regatta here on Wednesday.

Only two events, 49ER and 470 Women, set sail despite weak wind.
Iker Martinez/Xabier, the gold medalists of Athens Olympics, finished on top after the first race in 49ER.

"We finished up our first race with a good performance today, coming in 1st with a little luck. The conditions are difficult here, so we will have to see what happens tomorrow," Martinze said.
"We didn't do too well in last year's event. This year, we have come in with more preparation, and are hoping to come out in the top 10. We will be training hard for the 2008 Olympics."
In the 470 Women, Elise Rechichi/Tessa Parkinson from Australia, who is extremely fast in light air, came out first after the first race.

"We were very happy with the start of today's event," Rechichi said. "Winning our first race feels amazing, and was a great way to start off the week." Lindsey Bell, press officer of the British sailing team, said: "Qingdao's condition is different from most places, but that is normal. Sometimes there is wind, sometimes there is not." "I think we will be luckier as the regatta goes," Bell added.
Qingdao International Regatta runs from August 9 to 24 and features 11 events of nine classes.

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