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Riga Cup in sailing – 17.08.2020 / Record / REplay.lv

The Riga Cup in sailing has ended in the waters of the Daugava. Matiss Timofeyev tells more about it.

As usual, a wide range of participants took part in the Riga Cup competitions – a total of 42 boats and 155 sailors took part. The distance was created in the Daugava in the water area of ​​Vanšu bridge. Although the wind was variable the race could take place.

There was a fierce struggle in the youth group. Alise Riekstina was the best in the 4.7 yacht class.

Interview – Alise Riekstina, Riga Cup winner in the youth group

The most serious fight took place in the sports yacht booth PLATU 25. In the end, the victory was celebrated by the favorites, this year’s Latvian champions – the team «Buffalo».

Interview – Jānis Benfelds, sailor of the Riga Cup winner “Buffalo”

The best Latvian sailors plan to participate in the Baltic Championship in Lithuania this week. But next year the World Championship will take place there.

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