Championships Articles
As the first foremost sail kissing the sky and the initial boat skipping across the water at the break of day, the air was thick with anticipation. Young sailors from 41 countries gathered in Puck, Poland, where the water beckoned 440 participants of the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships. A magnificent sight unfolded as rigging rattled, sails flapped, and hearts pounded at the beginning of the Day 2 races. The gusty winds with an average speed of 14 knots provided an exciting challenge. It was indeed a depiction of the sheer perseverance needed in the face of changing weather conditions. After two riveting races, everyone from the seven fleets returned to shore, their energy abating with the set of the sun, leaving them eager for the battles of the next day.