Two sailors from Club Nàutic Estartit, Joan Pla and Sara Ayats, represented the Club in the waters of Lake Garda (Torbole, Italy), taking part in the Open Week and the Europa Class World Championship. This international competition brings together the elite of dinghy sailing every year, offering the best sailing conditions and a high level of competition.
Open Week: an opportunity to secure World Championship qualification
From July 28 to August 1, sailor Joan Pla took part in the Open Week, a regatta held prior to the World Championship that offers additional spots to sailors who have not secured qualification through the national championships. With a strong start and consistency in the first days, Joan fought for one of these spots, but after eight races, he narrowly missed out on qualification, finishing in an honorable 42nd place.
World Championship: Sara Ayats in the World Top 20
From August 3 to 7, Sara Ayats, a member of the national team, took part directly in the Europa Class World Championship. The conditions on Lake Garda were excellent for sailing, allowing all 10 scheduled races to be completed. Thanks to her consistency and good tactical decisions, Sara achieved a final 17th place, placing herself among the best sailors in the world in her category.
Torbole: the sailing paradise on Lake Garda
Torbole is a small village located on the northern shore of Lake Garda, in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. Nestled between the impressive Alpine mountains and the lake’s crystal-clear waters, this place combines spectacular scenery with unique sailing conditions. Its geographical location, where the lake narrows before opening towards the plain, creates a particular microclimate that attracts athletes and tourists all year round.
What truly makes Torbole unique in the sailing world are its constant and predictable winds. In the morning, the Peler blows—a cool north wind offering ideal conditions for technical training and demanding races. In the afternoon, it’s the Ora, a thermal wind from the south, that takes over, bringing perfect intensity and consistency for competition. This alternation allows regattas to be held with a high level of safety and optimal reliability in scheduling.
