Richard Schulteis triumphs in 29er EuroCup in Lake Garda
Malta Young Sailors Club duo Richard Schulteis and his sister Antonia Schulteis ended an excellent summer of competition with more success at the 29er EuroCup, hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva last weekend.
Last weekend’s race was the final leg of the EuroCup series held on the continent this summer and the last major event since the Europeand and world championships were both cancelled due to COVID-19.
Richard Schulteis continued to enhance his reputation as one of the rising stars of the sport when topping the event alongside his partner Max Korner.
The sailing event was held in varied wind conditions. Sailors had five to six knots on the opening day but then it went up to 20 knots on the second day.
Unfortunately, the third day of racing was scrapped due to heavy and persistent rain as well as lack of wind.
But not all was lost as the organisers managed to host the fourth and final day in perfect conditions with 16 knots of wind and sunshine.
Richard Schulteis had led the competition right from the start but on the final day of competition, he faced the stiff challenge of Tangi Le Goff, who alongside his partner Youenn Bertin, engaged in some thrilling racing with the Maltese...