Six British Nacra 15s headed to Barcelona for the final event in the 2023 Nacra 15 European Super Series, with 42 boats entered from eight different countries. The wet and windy weather systems which have been dominating northern Europe recently made no exception to Barcelona, with strong winds forecast throughout the event.
After two days of exciting racing Day 3 saw an unwelcome return to the strong offshore breeze, and after a postponement onshore, the sailors headed out into what can only be described as 'survival conditions'. Racing was promptly abandoned, concluding the event. Full credit to the parent volunteers on the GBR support boat for ensuring all boats made it back safely, and to all the sailors who made sure to help their teammates and international competitors back ashore.
With a strong series of results, Sam & Sophie finished in third overall in the event, securing their position at the top of the overall rankings for the 2023 Nacra 15 European Super Series! The series took place over eight events throughout the year and four events to count, with events in the UK, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Hungary, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain!
Sam & Sophie finished on the podium at every event they attended, a strong season ahead of their trip to Brazil in December for the Youth Sailing World Championships as part of the British Youth Sailing Team. Special mention also to Albie Cutbill & Izzy Smith, finishing fifth overall in the series after a solid run of podium results earlier in the season.
It's great to see the Nacra 15 class growing both in the UK and internationally, with over 100 teams competing throughout the year. With another full calendar including the 2024 Nacra 15 European Championships in Cagliari, Italy and a return to Barcelona for the 2024 Nacra 15 World Championships, all complemented by the European Super Series events, we are set for another incredible year.
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