Stunning remontada for Demesmaeker/Gagliani, final Stockholm Archipelago Raid winners

Patrick Demesmaeker & Olivier Gagliani, knives between their teeth, although with no jib… – picture by Henrik Trygg

Superb remontada for Belgian pair Demesmaeker/Gagliani, who managed to get five bullets and one second place in races 3 to 8, after a disastrous Day One at 2021 SAR (see previous article). Following, they finish with a total of 176 points, 3 points ahead multiple SAR winners Karlsson/Nordblom (SWE), who suffered on the last day sailed under light winds, and 6 points ahead Finnish/French team Nieminen/Backes, scoring pretty regular 3 to 6 places.

  • Karlsson / Nordblom (SWE)
  • Nieminen / Backes (FIN / FRA)
Pictures by Ingrid Petitjean

To note the close fight between mixed teams, Danes eventually succeeding in taking the lead over Swedes, by scoring a nice 3rd place in Race 7.

Close fight between Jan Hedmann Jensen/Penny Wyon (DEN) & Therese Antman/Oscar Wetterling (SWE)

Jolly good performance for Noordzij father and son, keeping the lead on the first two racing days, and finishing at a more than honourable 4th place.

Action in downwing starts…

Definitely a successful edition for Stockholm Archipelaga Raid, considering Covid 19 pandemic situation, organizing team lead by Lars Linder now looking forward preparing 2022 event, being granted F18 Raid Worlds status. See you next year!

  • Proud winners !
  • Happy sailors, thanks to Lars Linder & team!

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