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12 March 2021


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TILLYKKE Bimmer!!!
GRATULACJE WRmirekd!! PARABÉNS batatabh!
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The Bay of Biscay does not enjoy the best reputation in the sailing community. Due to the profile of the seabed (approx. 80 nm west of the coast of Brittany, the continental shelf begins), there is significant wave generation by the procession of Atlantic Lows turning northward under the influence of the Azores Highs. There can be phenomenal waves at the edge of the shelf. With a strong and longer storm, there is no way to escape from the bay, as the shores of Aquitaine and Brittany get closer ...

This time however, the wind gods clearly decided to leave us alone and a sunny weather forecast brought 143 yachts representing 30 countries at the start in San Sebastian. For the fourth time, we were hosts for a virtual race organized as part of one of the stages of a virtual training cruise around Europe for a group of Polish students of the art of sailing. Therefore, it was not surprising that a 20 yacht Polish armada was present on the starting line.

Four Polish sailors reached the finish line in the top 20, which is an excellent result considering the fact that many of them were online racing for the first time. Our winner, Denmark's Bimmer, completed the race in 36h 19m 4s and the podium streamed in a mere 17s behind him. Gentlemen, a very good job; congratulations all finishers and come back soon!

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