Summary
- Joaquín Acevedo from Peru wins the OptiOrange 2025 championship.
- The event concluded amid challenging weather conditions in valencia.
- The championship saw four out of twelve planned races completed.
- Juan Lleonart and Lilou Backes secure the second and third spots in the overall standings.
- The Under-13 category crowned local sailor Pablo López as the champion.
Peruvian Sailor Joaquín Acevedo Triumphs at OptiOrange 2025 in Valencia
Valencia, Spain – Joaquín Acevedo of Team Happy has clinched the title of champion at the OptiOrange 2025, which concluded on Sunday after a dramatic fourth day at the Real club Náutico de Valencia. The event faced inclement weather, with strong winds gusting up to 32 knots, leading to the cancellation of some races. Despite these challenges, Acevedo showcased consistent performance throughout the event, ultimately finishing with a total of 4 points after excluding his fourth-place finish in one race.
Weather Challenges Impact the Event
The final day of the championship was substantially impacted by heavy winds in the Gulf of Valencia. The regatta committee made the difficult decision to postpone the day’s events due to risky sailing conditions. After a one-hour wait for enhancement, they ultimately declared the closure of the OptiOrange 2025, as conditions failed to improve.
acevedo’s Performance
Joaquín Acevedo’s impressive performance over the weekend secured him the championship title. His scores for the four races completed were as follows:
| Race | Position |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 |
With this consistency, he outperformed fellow competitors Juan lleonart from Catalonia (CN El Balis) and France’s Lilou Backes (YCPR – Sopraventus), who took second and third place respectively.
Notable Performances in Other Categories
In addition to the overall results, the championship also recognized top sailors in various categories:
- Under-13 Category: Pablo López from the local Real Club Náutico de Valencia emerged victorious, followed by Miguel Echavarri from RCM Santander and British competitor Charlie Holland.
- Women’s category: Lilou Backes took the gold, with mansito claiming silver and Barrera-Dávila from the United States rounding out the bronze position.
Optimist Excellence Cup Insights
In the Optimist Excellence Cup circuit, which involves other prestigious sailing clubs across spain, Juan Lleonart secured the title, finishing ahead of Alejandro Valero and Charles Gavinet.
This year’s OptiOrange displayed not only skill but also resilience from all participants, proving to be an exciting event for the sailing community. Acevedo’s victory adds to Peru’s growing recognition in competitive sailing.
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