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2025 South American Championship at Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro – Overall

by ISCYRA 8 Dec 2025 17:30 GMT December 3-7, 2025

The 2025 Star South American Championship wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian sailing icon Robert Scheidt and his German crewmate Frithjof Kleen capturing the championship title in commanding fashion.

The pair, who performed consistently throughout the event, secured their victory with a strong showing across all races, demonstrating their exceptional skill and teamwork.

Overall Results: (top ten)

  1. Robert Scheidt / Frithjof Kleen 12pts
  2. Leandro Altolaguirre / Lucas Altolaguirre 19pts
  3. Daniel Glomb / Pedro Trouche 20pts
  4. Paul Cayard / Bruno Prada 21pts
  5. Fabio Prada / Antonio Moreira 31pts
  6. Arthur C. de Vasconcellos / Marco Lagoa 41pts
  7. Marcelo Bellotti / Mauricio Bueno 42pts
  8. Fabio Bruggioni / Marcelo Sanzone 43pts
  9. John King / Fernando Ilha 43pts
  10. Admar Gonzaga Neto / Ronald Seifert 48pts

The competition was fierce, with Scheidt and Kleen showing their prowess by winning multiple races and consistently placing near the top.

The runners-up, Argentinian brothers Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre, put in a strong performance to secure second place. Meanwhile, Daniel Glomb and Pedro Trouche from Brazil claimed the third position with a commendable effort throughout the championship.

Today's racing conditions were ideal, featuring a steady breeze and sunshine, providing the perfect backdrop for the thrilling conclusion of the event.

The championship highlighted the talent present in the South American sailing community and fostered camaraderie among competitors from around the globe. As the event draws to a close, the excitement and achievements will surely inspire future competitions.

Full results, photo and video galleries available at sa.starchampionships.org

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