Another Chapter in the Optimist Class History book, began on November 9th with the 5th consecutive Chesva Regatta of Champions – The R.O.C. Opti, opening ceremony.
Competition started, yesterday with couple of hours delay, due to light winds that continue throughout the day as a result completing only two races out of 5 scheduled.
The fleet was together throughout the races and no sailor ever managed to pull away. Unbelievable spectacle with the colorful sails and boats the races could be watch on shore.
Vakaro Tracking ( https://racesense.vakaros.com/watch/W8kNQsk2p96ffLoAeMoQ/Opti?live=true ) worked perfectly and all races were Live Streamed ( https://www.regattaofchampions.com/r-o-c-2/r-o-c-opti/r-o-c-2026/r-o-c-multimedia/r-o-c-day-1/ )
Back to the competition, Will Keitly (CAN) showed the most consistency for the day and is leading after the completion of the races, on the first day, followed by Otto Vilnis Reneslacis (LAT) and Gino Pichetti (ARG). 4th is Guillherme M. Costa (POR) and 5th is Guillermo Castaned (PUR). Briggs Kossmann (USA), Felipe Hutzler (BRA), Lucas Garrido (ESP), Nicolai Gjerpen-Huser (NOR) and Levi Hibbs (USA) close up the top 10.
Similar wind conditions expected today, along with some exciting sailing competition.
