By 49er.org
🚨 Countdown to the Paris Olympic Sailing Regatta!
📍 Location: Marseille
📅 Starts: March 28th
🏆 Events: Men’s and Women’s Skiff, Men’s and Women’s Windsurfer
⏰ With just 48 hours until the races begin, weather forecasts are giving us a sneak peek at who might have the edge. Here’s what to expect:
Weather Forecast:
🌞 March 28-31: Stable high-pressure system with light winds.
🌬️ August 1: Expected strong winds, potentially shaking up the regatta.
Event Schedule:
- Skiffs: 5 race days + 2 reserve days
- Windsurfers: 6 race days + 2 reserve days
Key Insights:
- Light winds could favor lighter teams, similar to the conditions during the 2023 European Championship.
- Local sea breezes might be crucial, though often missed by major weather models.
Teams to Watch in the FX in light wind:
- 🇳🇴 Naess & Ronningen (NOR): Light air experts with a strong track record.
- 🇫🇷 Steyaert & Picon (FRA): Home advantage and excellent starters.
- 🇧🇷 Grael & Kunze (BRA): Chasing historic third gold despite recent form.
- 🇩🇪 Bergman & Wille (GER): Fast in light winds, strong finish at 2023 Europeans.
49er Fleet Insights:
- Teams are generally less dependent on specific conditions.
- Potential light wind standouts: 🇦🇹 Bildstein & Hussl (AUT), 🇬🇧 Peters & Sterritt (GBR), 🇭🇷 Fantela brothers (CRO), 🇳🇿 McHardie & McKenzie (NZL).
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Let’s hope for favorable winds and thrilling races! ⛵💨
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