Our sailor Sara Ayats, from Club Nàutic Estartit, has achieved a remarkable success by becoming the European Junior runner-up in the International Europe Class. This championship was held in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, from July 10 to 14, under demanding wind and current conditions.
From the first day of the competition, Sara Ayats managed to maintain the second position in the overall standings throughout all ten races. Her ability to handle the difficult conditions was key to achieving this well-deserved second place.

The Junior European Team of the International Europe Class
Club Nàutic Estartit sent a competitive team to Nieuwpoort, demonstrating its commitment to training and developing young sailing talents. Besides Sara Ayats, the team was composed of Aina Artalejo and Anna Pla in the female category, and Joan Pla in the male category.
Aina Artalejo and Anna Pla showed solid performances throughout the championship, achieving 22nd and 23rd positions, respectively. Meanwhile, Joan Pla competed in the male category, finishing in 24th position. Despite the difficult wind and current conditions, all our sailors maintained a good level of competition, reflecting the quality of the training they receive at Club Nàutic Estartit.



Results that Reflect the Club’s Work
After an intense week of competition, the team returned home with the satisfaction of a job well done and the pride of having represented Club Nàutic Estartit. The results obtained demonstrated the strength and cohesion of our team and are a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and passion for sailing that all team members showed during the competition.
This success is not only a personal triumph for Sara Ayats but also a recognition of the joint efforts of the entire team and their coach, Oriol Piña. With continued hard work and passion for the sport, we will surely see many more successes from these young sailors in the future.
Congratulations to all for this magnificent result!