The 2022 Sabfoil Wingfoil Racing World Cup & Open European Championships got off to a flying start with two long distance races for the 52 international athletes. In both races, Francesco Cappuzzo from Sicily came from behind on the 10km course, saving his best for last on the final high-speed reach across the finish line, stealing the winner’s gun on both occasions from the 19-year-old Frenchman, Mathis Ghio. Another Italian, Luca Franchi was third in both races, which took place in winds of 8 to 14 knots on a Z-shaped course. In the women’s division, Ellie Aldridge from Great Britain, took an early lead in the competition with scores of 3,1. (CC Available)
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