Tallinn Race 2025 – Sailing in the Heart of the City

An integral part of the Tallinn Maritime Days, the Tallinn Race once again brought sailing right into the heart of the city, next to the quay at the Seaplane Harbour, offering a spectacular regatta and summer atmosphere for both sailors and spectators. A thorough sports commentary on the event attracted an audience to the balcony, many of whom were witnessing a sailing competition for the first time.

The regatta, held annually since 2010, was this year also part of the Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 program and brought together 102 athletes in seven boat classes, including the Olympic class 49er, with Estonian brothers Juuso and Henri Roihu among the competitors. In the 29er class, two teams from neighboring Finland took part, while RS Tera Pro sailors invited their friends from Ukraine to join.

An exciting format divided the regatta into separate daily competitions, with the best of each day determined individually. The daily results contributed to the overall standings, and the winner of the final race on the last day was also declared the overall winner of the regatta. The remaining results, starting from second place, were calculated by summing up the final results from all competition days.

The unpredictable Estonian summer tested even the most patient athletes. On the first day of the event, July 11, a storm that swept across Estonia — with strong wind and rain — made it impossible to hold any races. Despite the eagerness to get on the water, both athletes and organizers had to remain patient.

The second day started with a thunderstorm in the morning, but by race time, the weather had calmed to a gentle breeze with summer warmth. Two qualifying races were held in both the morning and afternoon sessions, which determined the day’s best performers.

On the third and decisive day, Tallinn showcased its full summer glory — with sunshine and steady sailing winds that allowed the full race schedule to be completed. Each class had three qualifying races and one final race, the results of which determined the final standings both for the day and the overall regatta.

A festive finale on the Maritime Days main stage.
Tallinn Race 2025 ended on a high note — the awards ceremony took place on the main stage of the Tallinn Maritime Days, where athletes were greeted with applause, sunshine, and festival visitors. Special thanks were given to all race officials and volunteers who contributed significantly to the regatta’s success.

RESULTS:

49er (all athletes from Tallinn Yacht Club)

1. Tõnis Haavel & Lenart Kivistik
2. Juuso Roihu & Henri Roihu
3. Maru Reiter & Kaur Villem Väiku

49erFX (all athletes from Tallinn Yacht Club)

1. Mari-Ann Raud & Maris Seersant
2. Maria Aleksandra Vettik & Juta Koov

29er (all athletes from Tallinn Yacht Club)

1. Ann Carolin Vürst & Grete Kant
2. Eva Lotta Soomer & Albert Kepp
3. Johanna Koit & Iiris Liira

RS Feva

1. Helena Lee Kangur & Jakob Laur Areda (Kalev Yacht Club Sailing School)
2. Elle Marie Kangur & Marleen Poolamets (KJK)
3. Kiur Arro & Kimmo Kalle (Saaremaa Sailing Academy)

RS Aero 6

1. Andres Haavel (Saaremaa Maritime Sports Society)
2. Rein Raud (Kalev Yacht Club)
3. Rait Rand (Saaremaa Maritime Sports Society)

RS Aero 5

1. Jessika Jõesaar (Hara Sailing Society)
2. Kirke Külmsaar (Hara Sailing Society)
3. Jorgen Kuivonen (Hiiu Sailing Association)

RS Tera Pro

1. Oleksandr Chykalov (Ukraine)
2. Yevhenii Kuzmenko (Ukraine)
3. Yaroslava Slobodian (Ukraine)

Optimist

1. Rasmus Loitmaa (Tallinn Yacht Club Sailing School)
2. Vesse Uudan (Pärnu Yacht Club Sailing School)
3. Magda Matsulevitš (Tallinn Yacht Club Sailing School)

Full results: https://manage2sail.com/et-EE/event/TallinnRace#!/results?classId=245580d8-4d58-4196-ae5a-710403a8fdc2

Photo gallery from the regatta is available on the Tallinn Yacht Club Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/tallinnajahtklubi/

Text by Brigita Sepp