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184 athletes from 39 countries compete in Bodrum sailing championship
A sailing championship featuring 184 athletes from 39 countries will conclude in Bodrum on October 16. Competitors in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes said they were pleased with Bodrum’s warm sea and favorable weather conditions.
Bodrum, one of Türkiye’s tourism centers, is hosting an international sailing championship featuring 184 athletes from 39 countries. The competitors, including last year’s world and European champions, are competing for medals.
The event, which will conclude on October 16, features races in the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes. The athletes are working to secure strong finishes by adapting to changing wind conditions.
Russian athletes assess conditions in Bodrum
Twenty-year-old Semyon Shatalov, who is competing for Russia, said he tested the water and weather conditions by entering the sea at the course. Shatalov said the sea water in Bodrum was considerably warmer than in Russia, while the wind remained strong enough for racing.
Shatalov said the race would be more enjoyable in terms of performance if the wind were slightly harsher and stronger. He added that the event featured some of the most talented athletes in the world and that every competitor had the potential to win.
Eighteen-year-old Russian athlete Anna Skirmont said they had been training productively in Bodrum for several days and had quickly adapted to the course conditions. Skirmont said she would compete against strong rivals from Spain, Portugal, France and Italy and would fight to return to her country with a medal.
International athletes pleased with sea and weather conditions
Nineteen-year-old Alex Tammi, who is competing for Finland, said shifting winds and large pressure differences created technical challenges. Tammi said he liked Bodrum very much and that the sea water was warmer and clearer than in Finland, adding that his goal was to return to his country with a medal.
Nineteen-year-old French athlete Capucine Deltel, who lives in Bodrum, said she liked the city’s climate and sea temperature. Deltel said she wanted to win a medal at her first championship at this level, but that her primary goal was to gain experience and enjoy the competition.
Twenty-year-old Singaporean sailor Keira Carlyle, who is visiting Türkiye for the first time, said the atmosphere of the event and Bodrum had impressed her. Carlyle said she was pleased with the weather conditions and the organization, adding that she was competing to improve herself and gain new experience, while a medal would be an added achievement for her.
Twenty-year-old Francisco Gomez, representing Argentina, said the changing winds at times caused technical challenges, but that Bodrum offered suitable conditions for sailing. Gomez named Italy’s Antonio Pascali and Slovenia’s Luka Zabukovec among the championship favorites, saying it could be difficult to reach the podium but that he would continue fighting until the very end.
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