Rest day so we took advantage and contact local sailor Manuel Calavia to tell us how everything is going at Barcelona. Manolo is performing with 4,1,1,6 but had a bfd and a dns, here he tell the story. Image Cristayn Fletcher. More images at IACAs FB.
Results at http://www.vela.cat/bisc/ClassA/130625_clas_PROV_5i6.pdf
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Report by Manuel Calavia

Another complete report by Piet Saarberg, Secretary of the IACA and builder of Saarberg Masts & Vision A-Class. Check his interesting comments on new developments and different conditions, as yesterday the breeze was down as shown in these images and changed the trimming game.
Check his full daily reports at http://www.catamaranparts.nl/news/

Piet his report on day 3

Top 12 below, Full Results after 6 Races at http://www.vela.cat/bisc/ClassA/130625_clas_PROV_5i6.pdf

After two days of nice breeze 6-8 knots for today and no trapeze downwind. Steve Brewin still in first place ten points ahead Andrew Landenberger, and 12 of Mischa Heemskerk. Jacek Noetzel also in the fight in 4th place.

Tomorrow is Rest day for the fleet, after 6 races completed.

Image Cristayn Fletcher. Report by Piet Saarberg, builder of Saarberg Masts & Vision A-Class, being raced by Chris Field. www.catamaranparts.nl

"Piet his report on day 2 of the Europeans in Barcelona. We thank Piet for his effort to write this reports and keep us updated on the situation at the regatta.

All Images Cristayn Fletcher - First pic Steve Brewing showing why among other talents he is leading this Championship... A Perfect Start.
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All Images Paula Kopilowicz / Exploder Team. www.exploder.info
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Image: Reial Club maritimo Barcelona. 2011 World Champ, Steve Brewin continues to lead over Mischa Heemskerk & Andrew Landenberger.
Mischa had a hand injury yesterday and raced with some stiches. Brewin comes from a tough back injury while sailing F18 last year. So it is a really good comeback.

Report by Piet Saarberg (Vision Platform /Saarberg Mast) from day 1 at the Europeans. More info at http://www.catamaranparts.nl/news/

2 Races completed today at the Barcelona International Sailing Center.
Sailing conditions 10/12 Knots.
Complete results & more info later. Only certain overall results is that Brewin and Heemskerk are leading.

Full Provisional Results at http://www.vela.cat/bisc/ClassA/130624_clas_PROV_1i2.pdf

Race 1:
1- AUS 4 Steve Brewin
2- AUS 25 Stephen Brayshaw
3- NED 007 Mischa Heemskerk

Major event for 2013 will be the Europeans to be held at the Barcelona International Sailing Center.
Almost 100 boats registered and all the top sailors and teams are getting ready.
Images left: D3 & Arrows MKII at Barcelona. Read their reports below.
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