2025 29er Eurocup 8 in Kiel - Overall
by International 29er Class 24 Jun 2025 20:21 BST
20-29 June 2025
2025 29er Eurocup 8 in Kiel - Day 4 © International 29er Class
After four days of tactical duels, light-air gambles, and shifting fortunes, Eurocup 8 in Kiel concluded with a dramatic final day of racing. Held as part of the renowned Kieler Woche, the regatta brought together 75 teams from 12 nations for a week of competitive racing and vibrant shoreside atmosphere.
Day 4 - Pressure Builds, Points Count
With Gold and Silver fleets already determined, the final two races on Day 4 proved decisive. Moderate winds ranging from 8 to 12 knots provided ideal conditions for fast and tactical sailing. The leaderboard remained fluid until the very last finish, with several teams staging impressive comebacks.
Key Factors on Finals Day
Success on the final day came down to execution under pressure. The top performers consistently delivered in four critical areas:
- Clean starts and early lane control
- Precise downwind transitions and positioning
- Composure at crowded mark roundings
- Smart decision-making between defense and attack
With the fleet tightly packed, consistency was crucial. A single mistake could result in a drop of 10 places - emphasizing just how fine the margins were at the top of the fleet.
Congratulations to everyone participating!
Overall Results: (top ten)
1 NOR 16 - Holt / Forslund
2 NZL 23 - Leech / Mason
3 POL 17 - Kolka / Zmudzinski
4 SWE 3254 - Wigforss / Drakenberg
5 SWE 2921 - Olsson / Aldurén
6 SWE 3255 - Hård / Wolfgang
7 NZL 3496 - Meacham / Leith
8 GER 3357 - Rix / Reuner
9 GBR 3260 - Rogers / McEwan
10 GBR 3395 - Edwards / Hiscocks
Top 3 Mixed Teams
SWE 3255 - Hård / Wolfgang
SWE 3008 - Lagerstrand / Bondjers
GER 3397 - Böhm / Böttger
Top 3 Female Teams
GBR 3395 - Edwards / Hiscocks
DEN 3158 - Maier / Nørgaard
HUN 18 - Fehér / Fehér
Top 3 Male Teams
NOR 16 - Holt / Forslund
NZL 23 - Leech / Mason
POL 17 - Kolka / Zmudzinski
Top 3 U17 Mixed Teams
GER 3222 - Bonatz / Weimann
GER 3442 - Kutz / Coleman-Goldkra
NOR 2974 - Storm Oehme / Opstvedt
Top 3 U17 Female Teams
GER 3441 - Röpke / Heisterkamp
GER 3457 - Fromm / Voigt
POL 3237 - Sójkowska / Koropecka
Top 3 U17 Male Teams
GER 3357 - Rix / Reuner
GBR 3260 - Rogers / McEwan
POL 3409 - Kosmowski / Marja?ski
Top U19 Boat
SWE 2921 - Olsson / Aldurén
Full results available here.