The 2025 Suzuki ILCA Master European Championships concluded today in Hayling Island, Great Britain, after 5 days of competition and 9 races held for both fleets.
A strong wind was expected today, but conditions turned out to be lighter than forecast—though still manageable.
While the morning was overcast, the sun eventually broke through, making for a great day of sailing.
First place overall in the ILCA 6 went finally for the Masters champion Jon Emmett GBR, finishing with 18 points. He was followed by Apprentice Masters champion Ross Harvey GBR, also from Great Britain, with 22 points. Third overall was for the Apprentice Women’s champion Maura Dewey CAN of Canada, with 23 points.
Grand Masters and Great Grand Masters titles were claimed by Steve Cockerill GBR and José María Van der Ploeg ESP, who finished fourth and fifth overall respectively. The new Legends European title was for Jacques Kerrest USA of the United States.
Nathalie Gunst BEL, Sarah Cockerill GBR, Ann Keates GBR and Hillary Thomas GBR were the Women’s champions in the Master, Grand Master, Great Grand Master and Legend categories, respectively.
