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EXTREME CONDITIONS ON THE FINAL DAY OF THE OPENING SERIES OF THE iQFOiL INTERNATIONAL GAMES IN CADIZ

The Senior Men were the only fleet to race in 30+ knots of wind and nearly 4-meter waves

El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz, March 13th, 2025 – As forecasted, conditions in Cadiz turned extreme from the early morning, with winds ranging from 30 to 38 knots from the southwest and waves reaching up to 4 meters. The Race Committee, led by Ewa Jodlowska, initially hoisted AP flags ashore for all fleets. However, shortly after noon, the Delta flag went up for the Senior Men, and they headed out to race.

The scene on the racecourse was at the same time scary and exciting, and while half of the fleet was unable to finish any of the races due to time limits or other issues, the top 25 athletes had the time of their lives. Paris 2024 Silver Medalist Grae Morris (AUS 81) thrived in the survival-mode conditions, winning all three races.

“It was an eventful day, pretty windy – I think all the boys can agree it was a hectic few races. The wind was definitely in the high 30s, with a pretty big swell. Some people got taken out by the whitewash. It was a fun day, but I’m really excited to get into a warm room and eat some food now. I managed to pull off wins in all three races, so I was happy to stay consistent in these conditions. I even got away with a crash in one of them. Holding first place going into the Medal Series tomorrow gives me a good advantage – I already have one win secured in the Grand Final. If I win the first race tomorrow, I win the regatta; if not, I get another chance,” commented Grae Morris (AUS 81).

Right behind him, Finn Hawkins (GBR 19) – 2024 U23 World Champion – bounced back from a rough 13th-place finish in the first race to claim a third and a second in the last two. This strong performance keeps him firmly in second place, securing him a direct spot in the Grand Final of the Medal Series tomorrow. Noah Lyons (USA 6) and Max Castelein (NED 36), who consistently placed around the top 10 today, finished third and fourth, earning them direct access to the Semi-Final.

SENIOR MEN MEDAL SERIES QUALIFIERS

1. Grae Morris (AUS 81)
2. Finn Hawkins (GBR 19)
3. Noah Lyons (USA 6)
4. Max Castelein (NED 36)
5. Andy Brown (GBR 360)
6. Thomas Goyard (FRA 3)
7. Hidde Van der Meer (NED 52)
8. Duncan Monaghan (GBR 18)

Other Fleets: Racing Called Off

The Race Committee remained on Course Bravo for over an hour after the Senior Men's last race, hoping for conditions to improve for the Senior Women and U19 Men. However, the extreme conditions forced them to call off racing for the rest of the fleets. As a result, yesterday’s standings became final, confirming the top 8 athletes advancing to the Medal Series.

SENIOR WOMEN MEDAL SERIES QUALIFIERS

1. Tamar Steinberg (ISR 216)
2. Sharon Kantor (ISR 390)
3. Daniela Peleg (ISR 2)
4. Emma Wilson (GBR 7)
5. Lola Sorin (FRA 31)
6. Shahar Tibi (ISR 3)
7. Sara Wennekes (NED 33)
8. Pilar Lamadrid Trueba (ESP 12)

U19 MEN MEDAL SERIES QUALIFIERS

1. Kilian Manhaval (FRA 1908)
2. Robin Zeley (SUI 5)
3. Jorge Ruiz Lopez (ESP 334)
4. Simon Skrepek (CZE 781)
5. Antonio Medina (ESP 10)
6. Titouan Dizet (FRA 98)
7. Gustaw Trybek (POL 2115)
8. Maciej Dabek (POL 71)

At around 2 PM, the AP over A flag was raised earlier for the U19 Women and U17 Men & Women, officially canceling their races as the conditions were definitely too rough for them.

U19 WOMEN MEDAL SERIES QUALIFIERS

1. Yfke Van der Meer (NED 252)
2. Hanna Simon (HUN 70)
3. Zofia Zarzecka (POL 114)
4. Jade Boyer-Gibaud (FRA 74)
5. Alexandra Lojinova (CZE 87)
6. Chiara Clementina Catania (ITA 128)
7. Lucia Guardiola Beltran (ESP 482)
8. Lucy Smith Ulseth (NOR 136)

U17 MEN MEDAL SERIES QUALIFIERS

1. Finn Brull (NED 731)
2. Merlijn Boswijk (NED 244)
3. Lorenzo Maroadi (ITA 16)
4. František Burda (CZE 844)
5. Diogo Bourges De Sousa (POR 58)
6. Enric Patiño Riutord (ESP 373)
7. Oscar Florin (FRA 5665)
8. Peytons Dits (NED 241)

U17 WOMEN MEDAL SERIES QUALIFIERS

1. Julia Przybil (POL 977)
2. Anna Korevaar (NED 157)
3. Marta Gajdzinska (POL 429)
4. Kalina Szostek (POL 205)
5. Ewa Miarczynska (POL 416)
6. Martyna Figura (POL 217)
7. Patricia Orosa Campos (ESP 906)
8. Sedna Ortega Rom (ESP 565)

Looking Ahead: The Medal Series

The Medal Series tomorrow will feature two racecourses running Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and Grand Finals. The 5th to 8th-ranked athletes will compete in the Quarter-Finals, with the top two advancing to the Semi-Finals, where they will face the 3rd and 4th-ranked sailors. The top two from the Semi-Final will then join the 1st and 2nd-ranked sailors in the Grand Final.

The winner will be the first athlete to secure two race wins, with the leader of the Opening Series starting with a bonus win.

With big stakes and enjoyable conditions, the final showdown at the iQFOiL International Games #2 in Cadiz promises to be intense.

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