NEWS

Sat

06

Jul

2013

Mara TURIN and Ryan Yee Kang TEO are open European Champions

The Windows IODA European Championship has concluded today in Balatonföldvár. Every group sailed two races today in medium to light E-NE wind. The Girls completed 10 while the boys run 9 races in total.

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Sat

06

Jul

2013

Evacuation Plan

Attention to all teams. Trailers and cars are not allowed to enter the Club area after racing. All Boats should be pulled out on their trolleys to the harbour trailer park for uploading. Charter boats should also be taken out, there will be a dedicated Winner packing area next to the trailer park. Thank You for your cooperation.

Fri

05

Jul

2013

European Championship – Day 5

It was a long day again out on the water, but this time in good breeze. The fleet completed three races in shifty 10-12 kts N wind. There were temporary lulls of 5-6 kts and fresh 15-16 kts periods as well. Racing was really tactical today, reading the shifts was key to earn low scores. The fleet was super tight with close battles all around the racecourse.

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Fri

05

Jul

2013

European Championship – Day 4

Thursday’s forecast was not promising at all, however the fleet managed to complete one race in light to super light conditions in the afternoon. The race committee did their best adjusting the course to the changing conditions applying almost all of the code flags and marks onboard.

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Wed

03

Jul

2013

European Championship – Day 3

Today’s story is unfortunately rather short and only about the girls. The  eastern wind filled in nicely and racing got under way with the girls starting first this time. After the start of the second Boys group however, the wind dropped and shifted to the South. The race committe reacted quickly and shortened the course for the Girls. They managed to finish their races, while it was cancelled for the Boys.

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Tue

02

Jul

2013

European Championship – Day 2

One race was completed for all groups today, but it was not as simple as it sounds. The local eastern thermal wind filled in for the time of the 10 am start at 7 knots and it began to fade away around noon which is typical behaviour. This kind of wind blows in the morning and usually dies in the afternoon on a fair summer day.

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Mon

01

Jul

2013

European Championship – Day 1

The heavy air of yesterday was gone and a nice 10 kts NW breeze welcomed the fleet this morning. After all groups finished the first race the wind started to die and shift to the South.  Finally it settled in a SW direction at 5-7 knots which was suitable to complete the second race.

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Mon

01

Jul

2013

Follow the races live

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First race scheduled at 10.00 hrs.

Sun

30

Jun

2013

Opening Ceremony

The IODA European Championship was declared open this evening. The opening ceremony was candy for the eye with 40 colourful flags of the participating nations at Balatonföldvár open-air stage.

 

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Sun

30

Jun

2013

Practice Race Cancelled

The Practice Race was cancelled at the IODA European Championship in Balatonföldvár due to the strong NW wind blowing 25 knots. Yet some of the teams went out for a heavy air training while others elected to stay on shore to save energy and equipment for tomorrow’s races.

 

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Sun

30

Jun

2013

Practice Race Postponed

The start of the practice race is postponed due strong winds (more than 25 knots)


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Sat

29

Jun

2013

Attention Motorboat Owners, Drivers

We kindly ask all motorboat drivers to come to the race office in the SVE Clubhouse SUNDAY 9.00 in the morning – with all their documents.

Race Commitee

Sat

29

Jun

2013

Entry List

Check out the Entry List here

 

Sat

29

Jun

2013

Lunch Packages

Remember, cold lunch packages are available for all teams after breakfast every morning (from 8 am) in the Riviera Park Hotel. Water + sandwich + apple + muesli bar, grab it!

 

Fri

28

Jun

2013

Ready, Set, Go!

Everything is set for the start of the Windows IODA European Championship in Balatonföldvár. Most of the teams are already here training, the total number of competitors expected to be over 250. 110 charter boats have been delivered by Winner Optimist mostly for overseas sailors who arrivied by plane.

 

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Sun

23

Jun

2013

Choco Cup – Final Day

Two races were sailed on the final day of the 2013 Choco Cup. The first one began in a nice 10–12 kts wind from NW, but it got very light for the last upwind leg. After both groups finished their races the fleet had to wait about an hour to start the final race. Luckily the wind settled and the two groups managed to get away under black flag on first attempt. We had a nice lightwind series with plenty of sun and chocolates.

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Sat

22

Jun

2013

Live Video Streaming on Sunday

A live video streaming system will be tested for Sunday’s Choco Cup races provided by Nextcam. According to plan, the regatta will be broadcasted wirelessly and can be viewed here or by clicking the links below. Stay tuned!

 

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Sat

22

Jun

2013

Choco Cup – Day 2

The Choco Cup continued today in hot and sunny weather with 5–7 kts of SW breeze. Three races were sailed for both groups, all of them went away under black flag.

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Fri

21

Jun

2013

Choco Cup – Day 1

The Choco Cup kicked off today with two races in the hot Balaton summer. The light breeze and scorching sunshine made it challenging for the kids to stay focused. 127 young Opti sailors from 15 countries entered this regatta which is a dress rehersal for the European Championship starting next week.

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Sat

08

Jun

2013

Choco Cup Programme

From 21 to 23 June, Choco Cup seems to be the perfect warm-up for the European Championship, one week before the main event. The name tells it all: it is a fun regatta with plenty of chocolate and biscuits on and off the water, supplied by our generous partners. Below is the detailed programme for download. We are looking forward to welcoming You!

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Thu

23

May

2013

Amendment in the NOR

Dear Sailors and Coaches, I'd like to inform you about an amendment in the NOR regarding the lenght of the support boats. Please check the 15.1.1 if you bring your own coach boat. Correlate with this please don't forget the 15.1.6 because we are over the deadline and we received only few registration forms (NOR Attachment 2) and payments. The 2nd entry deadline (May 31) is getting closer so please take care of it!

 

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Sun

28

Apr

2013

Raiffeisen Optimist Cup – Final Day

The Raiffeisen Optimist Cup has come to an end in the most popular youth class. 89 Opti sailors from six countries competed in this 3-day regatta. A total of seven races were completed in beautiful conditions.

 

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Sat

27

Apr

2013

Raiffeisen Optimist Cup – Second Day

Austro–Hungarian Dominance

Another three races were held today in Balatonföldvár at the F. W. Raiffeisen Cup in a fresh Bft 4–5 wind from S–SW. The regatta is a great chance for the young sailors from six countries to get familiar with the venue of the forthcoming European Championship in racing conditions.

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Fri

26

Apr

2013

Raiffeisen Optimist Cup – First Day

Sunshine, BFT 2-3 wind, 25 C and lake Balaton – what else we need for a great regatta. Two races were sailed on the first day of the Raiffeisen Optimist Cup in summer-like conditions. 90 boats were on the startline from six countries. It is the first warm-up regatta this year for the European Championship.

 

 

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Wed

06

Mar

2013

Preliminary Entries Closed, Late Entries Still Welcome

Over 200 entries has been received so far for the 2013 European Championship. The deadline for preliminary registration was 1 March, but late entries are still welcome with 20% surcharge. (See paragraph 5.3 in the NoR) If you have any question feel free to contact us.

 

 

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Tue

12

Feb

2013

Notice of Race Published

Dear Competitors and Team Leaders, the Notice of Race for the 2013 IODA European Championship can be downloaded from here:

www.optiworld.org/13euronor.pdf

 

 

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