Star Class Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
Author: Rachele Vitello - December 08, 2025Scheidt / Kleen winning with a day to spare left a tight competition for the podium
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 7, 2025 – The 2025 Star South American Championship wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian sailing icon Robert Scheidt and his German crewmate Frithjof Kleen capturing the championship title in commanding fashion. The pair, who performed consistently throughout the event, secured their victory with a strong showing across all races, demonstrating their exceptional skill and teamwork.
Top 10 Final Results:
The competition was fierce, with Scheidt and Kleen showing their prowess by winning multiple races and consistently placing near the top.
The runners-up, Argentinian brothers Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre, put in a strong performance to secure second place. Meanwhile, Daniel Glomb and Pedro Trouche from Brazil claimed the third position with a commendable effort throughout the championship.
Today's racing conditions were ideal, featuring a steady breeze and sunshine, providing the perfect backdrop for the thrilling conclusion of the event.
The championship highlighted the talent present in the South American sailing community and fostered camaraderie among competitors from around the globe. As the event draws to a close, the excitement and achievements will surely inspire future competitions.
Author: Rachele Vitello - December 04, 2025Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 4, 2025 – The 2025 Star South American Championship officially launched today in the vibrant waters of Rio de Janeiro, attracting 14 entries, predominantly from Brazil, Argentina, and the USA. The competition runs until Saturday, December 6th, showcasing the skills of some of the world's most accomplished sailors.
Local legends Robert Scheidt and Bruno Prada, both Brazilian sailing icons with a legacy of Olympic medals and World Championship titles, have returned to compete, although not sailing together this time. Joining the competition are reigning world champions Class President Paul Cayard from the USA and Frithjof Kleen from Germany, sailing with Bruno Prada and Robert Scheidt, respectively.
Today's Results:
The day proved to be both competitive and thrilling. Competitors faced strong breezes ranging from 20 to 24 knots, coming from the south/southwest, creating challenging choppy conditions on the water. The gusty winds, influenced by the urban landscape, added an additional layer of complexity to the races. The Altolaguirre brothers secured the provisional top position, tying with Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen but winning on a count-back.
Lucas Altolaguirre commented, "Today was a perfect day with winds ranging from 15 to over 20 knots, sunny skies, and a temperature of 27 degrees. We are thrilled to have finished second in the first race and first in the second. More importantly, it feels amazing to compete alongside some of the heroes of our sport and our class".
Frithjof Kleen said, "What a fantastic Day One of the Championship here in Rio, one of my favorite places in the world. I have great memories from the 2010 World Championship held here. Today, we scored a first and a second place, although we had a rough downwind in the second race that cost us some distance. We need to work on that. Robert kept me busy with 25 tacks upwind, so it was quite a workout—he always gives his all! It was great fun sailing with Robert. Congratulations to the Argentinians on a strong Day One".
The championship promises three more days of intense sailing as teams prepare to battle for the title. With seasoned veterans and emerging talents on the water, in one of the Star Class most loved venues.
Full results, photo and video galleries available at:
https://sa.starchampionships.org/
Photo credit: @International Star Class / Fred Hoffman
Author: Rachele Vitello - December 06, 2025Star South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 5, 2025 – Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing at the Star South American Championship, as the fleet completed two more races in 15–18 knots of breeze, under bright sun and 27°C, with choppy seas and a tricky current that first pushed the sailors offshore and then back toward the bay. The challenging conditions demanded precision, endurance, and impeccable teamwork across the fleet.
The first race of the day was claimed by Daniel Glomb and Pedro Trouche (BRA), who mastered the shifting current and maintained strong speed throughout the course. In the second race, Marcelo Bellotti and Mauricio Bueno (BRA) stormed ahead to secure a well-earned victory, showcasing the depth of Brazilian talent on home waters.
After four races completed, the overall leaders are Olympic legend Robert Scheidt (BRA) sailing with reigning World Champion Frithjof Kleen (GER). The pair have shown outstanding consistency so far and head into the weekend with a narrow advantage. In second place sit the Argentine duo Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre (ARG), followed closely by today’s race winners Glomb / Trouche (BRA).
With two more races scheduled for tomorrow and a final showdown on Sunday, the championship remains wide open. With the forecast hinting at similar breezy conditions, the battle for the continental title is set to intensify on the iconic waters of Rio de Janeiro.
Author: Rachele Vitello - December 07, 2025Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen Secure the 2025 South American Championship Title with a Race to Spare
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 6, 2025 – On Day Three of the 2025 Star South American Championship, Brazilian Olympic legend Robert Scheidt, sailing with reigning World Champion Frithjof Kleen, clinched the championship title with a day and a race to spare. Today's conditions were sunny and warm, featuring a steady southerly breeze of 15-18 knots and current, providing excellent, but challenging, sailing conditions.
Scheidt and Kleen secured victory after a fierce competition with World Champion skipper Paul Cayard (USA) and Scheidt’s historic crew, Bruno Prada (BRA). They won the first race of the day, while
Cayard and Prada claimed victory in the second, enabling them to climb the rankings. They are now tied for second place with the Argentinian brothers Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre, who experienced their toughest day of the championship.
Currently in fourth, just two points behind, are Daniel Glomb with Pedro Trouche (BRA). Fabio Prada and Antonio Moreira (BRA) are in fifth place, with a bigger margin to fill from the leading pack. With one more race left today, the focus shifts to determining the overall rankings from second place onward.
