Report by Philippe Treanton - Photo Gerard Jourdas -

Sailed at Cercle de Voile de Paris

The 2013 Pinatel Trophy was held from November 1st to 3rd, gathering 22 crews from Finland, Germany and France represented by 5 different fleets. The race course offered various conditions from southerly light winds up to 15-20 knots westerly winds. The right side of the race paid with favorable wind and a strategic positioning at the marks.

Congratulation to Uwe Hanneman and Anette Dahms from Germany who won the 33rd Pinatel Trophy by showing consistency in the 12 races. The winners are followed by crews Chaboud/Mercier, Rolland/Ozanne and Hardouin/Le Moing who all leaded temporary daily results. A special mention is also given to young skipper Victor Eonnet crewed by Philippe Guittoneau who started to demonstrate their talent by regularly showing in lead positions during races of this national event.

Friday night, the participants appreciated the succulent tartiflette accompanied by white wine. Many thanks to the chef cook Roget Quenet. Saturday night was organized the traditional dinner party at the restaurant of the yacht club.

Special thanks are addressed to participants Herve Godest and Olivier Guerin, Yacht Club President Francois Laborde and race committee Marie Therese Jourdas for their implication and the organization of this event.