More than 50 boats registered for the SSL Grand Slam in Switzerland
by Star Sailors League 15 Jul 2015 20:10 BST
8-13 September 2015
The Olympic Museum at night © The Olympic Museum
We are delighted to count already 50 crews registered for the first ever Star Sailors League Lake Grand Slam that will take place from September 8th to 13th in Grandson, Switzerland.
One of the strongest fleet ever seen
Among them are some of the great names of the Star Class and sailing in general like:
- Mark Reynolds
- Torben Grael
- Xavier Rohart
- Lars Grael
- Mateusz Kusznierewicz
- Robert Stanjek
- Mark Mendelblatt
- Augie Diaz
- Jonathan Lobert
- Ivan Kljaković Gašpić
- Marin Misura
- Johannes Polgar
- Jorge Zarif
- Jean-Baptiste Bernaz
- Pavlos Kontides
- George Szabo
- Max Salminen
This incredible line-up has 6 titles, 6 silver and 8 bronze medals at the Olympic Games. 43 titles, 35 silver and 19 bronze medals at World Championships and an incredible number of 227(!) national titles!
A gala dinner with the champions
The Star Sailors League is also very proud to present its first ever Gala Dinner that will take place on September 9th in the "Salle des Quais". Each guest will have the pleasure to dine with some of the greatest name of the sailing sport and the legendary Dennis Conner, winner of 4 America's Cup and Star World champion, will be present.
An event for everybody, from 9 to 99
Needless to say that this event will surely propose of the strongest fleet sailing has ever seen and that the last 10 spots on the last day of racing will be incredibly tough to secure. To understand SSL Racing Format check it out on the event website.
But one should not forget all the non-professional sailors that have already signed up to take part to this amazing sailing event. The Star Sailors League is really trying to organise a competition where any sailor, regardless of his skills, can enjoy an unforgettable week of racing and share joyful moments with fellow sailors.
Do not miss your chance to be part of what will be one of the highlight of the sailing year and register now on swissopen.starsailors.com/registration
An exceptional Opening Ceremony
The Star Sailors League is also extremely proud to invite all the participants and their family to the Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Olympic Capital. During an exceptional evening dedicated to sailing, the Star Sailors League and all the participants will celebrate the opening of a brand new sailing corner, especially created for the occasion.