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2024 International WASZP Games at Sandefjord, Norway - Day 4

by Marc Ablett 10 Aug 2024 06:47 BST 5-10 August 2024

The penultimate day of the 2024 International WASZP Games brought a dramatic shift in conditions, challenging sailors with everything Mother Nature could throw at the fleet.

Torrential rain and winds exceeding 30 knots delayed the start until 4:00 PM, as race officials waited for conditions to moderate. But when the fleet finally launched, summer returned to WASZP Island with 20 knots of breeze and blazing sunshine.

The day opened with two high-stakes races, where survival was as crucial as speed. In a standout performance, Great Britain's Andy Bridgman secured his first-ever win at an International WASZP Games, followed by a second-place finish, catapulting him from 45th to 21st overall. Bridgman's success underscores the depth of talent in this fleet, where anyone in the top 40 boats has the potential to claim victory.

At the top of the leaderboard, the competition is heating up. Pre-event favourite Magnus Overbeck of Denmark holds a narrow 4-point lead heading into the final day of racing. Close behind in second place is Norwegian Markus Berthet, setting up a thrilling rematch of last year's European Championships, where Berthet triumphed over Overbeck. New Zealand's Tim Howse rounds out the top three after a stellar day of racing, though the battle for the podium remains fierce, with just 10 points separating third and ninth place.

In the Silver Fleet, Arthur Peltier of France has established a commanding lead, though the day's top performer was Spain's Pablo Franco, who posted an impressive 3,2,2,4 scorecard. Eliot Coville, with three race wins, also emerged as a dominant force, but he faces an uphill battle to close the points gap.

In the Women's Fleet, Hedvig Doksrod of Norway appears poised to claim the title with a 61-point lead over compatriot Marie Butler Wang. However, the fight for second is far from over, with Wang holding a slim 1-point advantage over star Nora Doksrod, who continues to improve as the event progresses.

Division Leaders:

  • Junior: Victor Loof (Sweden)
  • Youth: Tim Howse (New Zealand)
  • Apprentice: Magnus Overbeck (Denmark)
  • Master: Emmanuele Savoini (Italy)
  • Super-Master: Mikel Vazquez (Spain)
Full results can be found here

As the final day of the 2024 International WASZP Games approaches, all eyes will be on the water in what promises to be an unforgettable conclusion to the event.

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