2025 Star Class European Championship in Viareggio - Day 3
by ISCYRA 14 Jun 05:45 NZST
9-14 June 2025
A masterclass in consistency and control has crowned Enrico Chieffi and Nando Colaninno as the 2025 Star Class European Champions, with one race still to sail.
The Italian duo secured the title on Day Three of the regatta after another strong performance in the steady thermal conditions that have characterized the week—6 to 8 knots of sea breeze, flat seas, and blue skies off the Tuscan coast.
Today's first race (Race 5) was a defining moment, with Chieffi and Colaninno claiming their second bullet of the series, extending their lead and mathematically securing the championship. Their rock-solid scoreline throughout the week showcased not only speed and tactical precision but also a calm, focused approach under pressure.
Race 6 went to the American-Brazilian pairing of Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche, who added a crucial win to their campaign and jumped into the mix for a spot on the podium.
"We are so happy to have won and with a day to spare!! Tomorrow we can come out and enjoy the race as spectators! It was so difficult, there is such a great fleet, but it was definitely our week.. so glad!!", commented from the water an ecstatic Enrico Chieffi. "I would say it's nice to win almost at home, I believe we had an advantage because we sail here every weekend, and it was as usual very tough, tricky and light wind, shifting everywhere.. so we are very happy about this win!!", he concluded.
With just one race remaining tomorrow, the battle for second and third overall is heating up. In contention are Tonci Stipanovic / Tudor Bilic (CRO), Renato Conde / Taavi Taveter (POR/EST), Paul Cayard / George Iverson (USA), Paul McKenzie / Florian Faucheaux (AUS/FRA), Jack Jennings / Pedro Trouche (USA/BRA), and Diego Negri / Sergio Lambertenghi (ITA) - all within striking distance and eager to finish strong.
The championship is hosted by Club Nautico Versilia and Società Velica Viareggina, in collaboration with ISCYRA, FIV, and CONI, and supported by the Municipality of Viareggio and title sponsors G&B Ropes, Slam Telemar, and CTN.
The final race of the championship is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, June 14, and will be followed by the official prize-giving ceremony at the Regatta Village.
More information and full results: euro.starchampionships.org