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Olympic Talent, and Unpredictable Winds in Balatonfüred

From the very first boat arriving at the Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, it was clear that this year’s edition would be a record-breaker. The ILCA 4 class (formerly Laser 4.7) was the star of the show, with 84 entries, making it the largest fleet of the event. The ILCA 6 class drew international attention with high-profile sailors including Nethra Kumanan (India), the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in sailing, Ameena Shah (Kuwait), and Ines Gmati (Tunisia).
2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN: Record Fleet, Olympic Talent.
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From no-wind waits to lightning battles — Balatonfüred delivered a true test of grit, skill, and camaraderie at the EurILCA Europa Cup 2025.

24-09-2025