SB20 World Championship faces challenging Mistral winds in Hyères

The SB20 World Championship in Hyères, France, experienced intense racing conditions due to strong Mistral winds. On the fourth day of competition, gusts reached up to 30 knots, causing several boats to abandon races as conditions became rough.

In Race 4, France’s Lynx Corinthian secured victory, followed by the UAE’s Kidzink Youth in second and Australia’s Ares Youth/Women in third. The demanding weather also resulted in equipment damage, including a broken mast for Julien Bunel’s team.

In the provisional overall standings, the UAE’s Kidzink Youth team maintains the championship lead. They are followed by France’s Socare Marbrerie in second place and Lynx in third.