Day 1: High Winds, High Drama

The opening day saw solid winds of 10–18 knots, creating the ideal conditions for the sailors to take flight. The energy on the water was electric, with a few breathtaking broaches keeping spectators on the edge of their seats. Team Tenzor came out strong, dominating the leaderboard early and giving the impression they were untouchable.

Day 2 & 3: Intense Battles and Close Finishes

As the competition unfolded over the next two days, the suspense only grew. The lighter yet steady winds of 7–12 knots allowed for some truly tactical racing. With 40-minute racecourses, boats were finishing within 30 seconds of each other—a testament to the skill and precision of the teams.

The sunny 22–25°C weather painted a perfect backdrop for nine fiercely contested races. Feedback from the sailors? Absolute excitement! Every moment on the water was a spectacle, not just for the audience but for the competitors as well.

The Results

In a fleet stacked with 50 world-class sailors, every team deserved recognition. But there were clear standouts:

  • Matti Sepp and the Clean Energy Team: Dominated the final five races with precision and speed, delivering a sailing equivalent of a “5:0 Argentina – Jamaica” performance.
  • Team Freedom24: With Vladimir Lipavsky at the helm, they claimed second place with remarkable progress in their new lineup.
  • Team Tenzor: Despite a strong start, they finished just one point behind Freedom24. This was their first outing on the FAREAST 28R—a challenging boat to master, and their performance promises exciting races ahead.

You can check out the full crew list at winter.cy, where we made sure to include every single name.

We hope to see them back in Cyprus soon!

Congratulations to all the teams for bringing pure, fair sailing to Cyprus!

Looking Ahead – Next Stages of Cyprus Winter GRAND PRIX 2024–2025:

February 28 – March 2
March 28 – March 30
April 25 – April 27

There's still €16,000 on the line for the best of the best! If you raced with us, we'd love to see your reposts! And of course, we look forward to seeing everyone back on the starting line soon!