118 sailors participated in the Tallinn Yacht Club Cup

Instead of its traditional August slot, the 26th Tallinn Yacht Club Cup was held last weekend in Lohusalu. The regatta also served as the second stage of the Garmin Sailing Series. Organized annually since 2001, the event has grown into one of the most important competitions on the Estonian sailing calendar, attracting sailors from both Estonia and Latvia.

This year, 118 sailors competed in the RS Feva, 29er, 49er, 470, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, and RS Aero classes, including 34 athletes from the Tallinn Yacht Club Sailing School.

The regatta was officially opened by Jaanus Saat, Mayor of Lääne-Harju Municipality, Kai Kallas, Board Member of the Estonian Yachting Union, and Egon Mats, Board Member of Tallinn Yacht Club.

The opening day offered sunny weather and steady winds, providing excellent sailing conditions and allowing the first races to be completed as scheduled. Throughout the weekend, Lohusalu’s unique offshore conditions, with large waves and strong currents, presented competitors with demanding challenges.

Although the weather forecast ahead of the regatta was not particularly promising, the race management team successfully took advantage of every suitable weather window and delivered a comprehensive racing program. Depending on the class, competitors completed between six and ten races, and by Sunday the stage winners had been determined.

Results:
https://www.manage2sail.com/et-EE/event/TJK2026#!/results?classId=ilca6

Tallinn Yacht Club Sailors Among the Top Finishers

ILCA 6 (31 competitors)

• Romi Safin (ROPK/TJK) – Winner of the overall standings and the women’s division
• Eliise Raamat – 3rd place, Women’s division
• Mari Ottesson – 2nd place, U21 Girls; 1st place, U19 Girls
• Karmel Elis Purje – 3rd place, U21 Girls

ILCA 7 (13 competitors)

• Tihon Zutskov – 1st place, U21
• Remy Tupits – 3rd place, U21

RS Feva (12 crews)

• Maritta Kiviselg & Marietta Mõtlik – 1st place, U18 Girls

29er (6 crews)

• Elle Marie Kangur & Marleen Poolamets (KJK, sailing with TJK)
• Helena Lee Kangur & Jakob Laur Areda (KJK, sailing with TJK)
• Ann Carolin Victoria Vürst & Grete Kant

49er/FX (5 crews)

• Mari-Ann Holter & Maris Seersant
• Maria Aleksandra Vettik & Juta Koov
• Bert Seersant & Mona Roosmann

A sincere thank you to all race officials, sponsors, parents, and coaches whose dedication helped make this regatta a smooth, successful, and enjoyable event for everyone involved.