Day 1 Update – BOW 2024 in Tallinn

After a two-year wait, 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 has returned to the Estonian shore of the Gulf of Finland! We’re thrilled to welcome 22 boats from Finland, Sweden, and Estonia competing for the ORC Champion titles of Estonia and Finland in Classes A and B.

Class A features 8 boats, while Class B boasts 14 boats.

The day began with a Skippers Meeting at the Kalev Yacht Club marina, where PRO Andres Talts briefed sailors on the plan for four windward/leeward races. Despite the light and unstable morning wind, conditions improved in the afternoon.

The first race saw a significant wind change, with Charlie at the gate and a new bearing to the second upwind mark. The A class had a nervous start, leading to four boats missing the starting line and having to start again. The second start was more balanced, despite some wind shifts.

Unfortunately, the wind died, and the PRO hoisted AP, announcing a wait for steadier conditions. Stay tuned for more updates!

BOW2024 in Tallinn - © Kristi Talts
BOW2024 in Tallinn Day 1 – © Kristi Talts