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The race committee had a go at pulling at least one more race through, but today, the breeze was simply not strong enough. In return, the competitors could pack up their gear shortly before 2 pm already and hit the road at a reasonable hour. The final ranking of the Lausanne Cup 2015 thus looks the same as yesterday's provisional standings.

Long story short, the committee tried everything to make the most out of today's very light conditions at Vidy, Lausanne. In the end, the Esse 850 could only sail one fair light wind race. The winner of the day, well... team «Ottocinque».

What a day! The race committee decided to go out at around 2 o'clock. Suddenly, pretty much out of the blue, a perfect southwestern breeze of 10-15 knots picked up only 10 minutes later. The breeze allowed the fleet to sail 4 beautiful races under absolutely stunning conditions.

The teams are on their way to the second stage of the Esse 850 International Class Cup 2015 at Vidy, Lausanne. Although the fleet will be smaller than expected, the 13 teams from Switzerland and Germany will still provide some great sailing action on the following three days in front of beautiful scenery on Lake Geneva.

We are inconsolable about the abrupt passing of Charles Favre, a great sailor and good friend of the Esse 850 International Class. He was overturned in a gust last Thursday on Lake Geneva whilst practicing with his A-Cat and sadly could not be reanimated despite prompt presence of rescue.