Spring is traditionally a big period in sailing, and a lot of important events are sailed in a few weeks. In France, as warming, the national regatta took place in April in Les Sables d´Olonnes, and more than 120 competitors competed in light and medium winds. Unfortunately, the Palma Trophy was in the same time and some of the best girls were missing. However, Anne Marteau realized a good performance by taking the second place right behind Mathieu Derand who showed an outstanding speed in medium wind. Anne was using a new hull built by Erplast. This builder was making only optimist dinghies but is now interested by our class. Regarding the results he got in such a few months, he should probably become one of the top makers soon ! After a few days of rest, the best girls went to Hyères and young sailors could learn a lot from the best Europe sailors before going to the French Championship in La Grande Motte. Still light wind for this event won by Blandine Rouille in front of Solène Brain who failed to win a third title. Anne Marteau confirmed her improvement by taking bronze medal. The next important event is of course the famous "12 hours of CVT" (14-15 June). It consists in sailing the largest number of laps in 12 hours. A lot of different classes are invited to sail this event hold in a small lake. You can choose to sail alone or in team, in this case, the crew sailed in the same boat which let some time to enjoy party around the event and it may be the only regatta when you can overtake a melges 24 at 3 o´clock in the morning. Antoine Préveaux seems to be THE specialist of that event regarding he won the last two years, but I guess he will meet some serious opponents this year...
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