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Yoann Trécul and Thomas Ferrand win the Tornado Europeans in Quiberon

by Maria Tsaousidou 29 Sep 14:51 BST 2-7 September 2024
2024 Tornado Open Europeans in Quiberon © G Touren / SRSP

Yoann Trécul and Thomas Ferrand have once again proven their dominance in the Tornado class, securing the 2024 European Championship title in the familiar waters of Quiberon, France.

Following their spectacular 2023 season, where the French duo claimed both the World and European championships, they have continued their winning streak on home soil. Despite a competitive 3rd place finish at the 2024 World Championships, Trécul and Ferrand showcased their determination and expertise by taking the top spot at the European event.

The challenging conditions in Quiberon, renowned for testing even the most skilled sailors, only served to highlight their mastery of the Tornado class. The victory in front of a home crowd was particularly sweet, affirming their status as one of the premier teams on the international stage.

Congratulations to Yoann Trécul and Thomas Ferrand for another outstanding performance!

Mixed Category

We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2024 Tornado Mixed European Championships, where an extraordinary family duo took centre stage!

1st Place: Zdenek Pavlis & Klara Pavlisova - 12 points

A massive shout-out to the father-daughter team, Zdenek and Klara, who sailed their way to victory with an outstanding performance and inspiring achievement!

2nd Place: Michaela Pavlisova & Marek Pavlis - 16 points

Another stellar performance by the sister-brother crew of Michaela Pavlisova and Marek Pavlis, showcasing impressive skill and teamwork.

3rd Place Open Europeans: Allan Gamble & Imke Jansen (AUS) - 21 points

3rd Place Europeans: Jean and Marie Coppens (BEL) - 22 points

Full results can be found here.

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