For a week Marina Rubicon y Lanzarote have witnessed the skill and passion of the world’s best sailors in the 49er and 49er FX class. The competition, which took place in the bay of Playa Blanca, ended yesterday, marking a milestone in the Olympic sailing calendar. This event has not only demonstrated the high competitive level of the participants but also the island’s ability to host top-level international sporting events.
During the intense days of racing, competitors faced variable conditions that tested their skill, strategy and endurance. The competition has been fierce, with more than 120 boats from 36 countries fighting for the title in the men’s and women’s categories. The Lanzarote International Regatta thus bids farewell to the 2024 edition, in which four Olympic class world championships have been held, a historic event for the island.
The winners of this edition have proven to be the best in their class, with outstanding performances that have earned them worldwide recognition. In the 49er category, the French crew composed of Erwan Fischer and Clément Pequin won gold, followed by Bart Lambriex and Floris van de Werken who took silver. The Spaniards, Botín and Trittel, have kept revalidating their title as third, achieving bronze.
In the FX category, there has been a change on the podium compared to the last World Cup (Hague 2023): the Dutch Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz are the new 49erFX world champions, and the Swedish Vilma Bobeck and Rebecca Netzler have obtained the silver, third place was finally achieved by Jana Germani and Giorgia Bertuzzi.
Lanzarote crowns 49er and 49er FX world champions in historic competition / Sailing Energy:Lanzarote Sailing Center
The awards ceremony, held on the terrace of the Oasis restaurant (Marina Rubicón), was attended by institutions, organization and crews. Rafael Lasso, CEO of Marina Rubicón, opened the event by thanking the competitors, organizers and volunteers for their dedication and effort, pointing out that “this World Cup has been a demonstration of the passion, talent and dedication for sailing that, especially “We have in the Canary Islands. Seeing more than 120 boats from 36 countries competing in Marina Rubicón has been an impressive spectacle.”
Matt McGovern, 49er and FX class president, and Ben Remocker, class manager, highlighted the high level of competition and excellent organization of the event. Both agreed on the intensity of the competition, the skills demonstrated in each boat and the great challenge of the regatta fields for each athlete during the World Cup.
Finally, Juan Monzón, Sports Councilor of the Lanzarote Council, congratulated the winners, especially the Spanish couple for the bronze, and reaffirmed institutional support for future competitions of this caliber. “Events such as the 49er and 49er FX are fundamental for the development of sport on our islands, offering a platform for local and international athletes to show their talent. My sincere congratulations to everyone and, especially, to the Spanish crews for achieving such good results. results at home” concluded Monzón.
The 49er and 49er FX World Cup in Lanzarote, under the umbrella of Lanzarote International Regatta, was organized by Marina Rubicón and had the collaboration of the Royal Canarian Sailing Federation, as well as the institutional support of the Tourism area of the Cabildo of Lanzarote through sports product European Sports Destination (managed by SPEL-Turismo Lanzarote), Promotur Turismo de Canarias, the Yaiza City Council and the private entities Dinghycoach, Naviera Armas and Cabrera Medina (Cicar). This competition has had an impact not only in sporting terms, but also as a boost for tourism and the local economy. As a whole it has been a celebration of the Olympic spirit, sporting excellence and passion for sailing, marking another milestone in the history of sailing in Lanzarote.
2024-03-12 08:42:35
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