Swiss J/70 Sailing League Act IV Challenge Finale

 

(Neuchatel, Switzerland)- From October 2nd to 4th, club teams from all over Switzerland participated in the Swiss Sailing League Challenger Finale. The teams made it exciting, with practically every race being won by a different team. The three-day event ended with strong winds from the west; making for an exciting, fast & furious final day of sailing. The Cercle de la Voile de Neuchatel was host for the event and provided excellent, professional race management all weekend-long. 

In the end, the Club Nautique de Pully (CNP) with Kilian Wagen (2020 Swiss Olympic 470 Champions), Louise and Anne-Sophie Thilo, Leo Totaz, and Romain Herzog sailed excellently and secured the undisputed victory in Act IV off Neuchatel. 


As a result, CNP was able to move up to second in the Challenge Series. Meanwhile, Club Nautique de Versoix (CNV) placed 2nd, thus securing overall victory in the Swiss Sailing Challenge League 2020. The team with helmsman Romain Defferrard, Victor Casas Benjamin Delaloye, Benoit Leuenberger, Romuald Hausser and Nelson Mettraux sailed consistently, tactically clever, and controlled every race. Surprising some teams was the Yacht Club Luzem (YCL); they competed confidently and doggedly for every meter on the last day to take third place. The outcome of Act IV and the overall series assured that Club Nautique de Pully, Club Nautique de Versoix, and Yacht Club Luzem will be elevated to the Swiss Super League series for 2021.

There are two more events to go to close out the 2020 Swiss Sailing League season:

• Oct 7-10- Swiss Super League Finale- Ascona, Lago Maggiore
• Oct 15-18- Swiss Sailing League Women's Cup- Ascona, Lago Maggiore

For more Swiss Sailing League regatta information