Realstone Cup: Léman Hope Regatta at Société Nautique de Genève
TF35 Realstone Cup For Léman Hope at Société Nautique de Genève – Overall
Zen Too emerged victorious at the TF35 Realstone Cup for Léman hope at the Société Nautique de Genève. The event took place from 20-22 September 2024, with Zen Too securing their first-ever regatta victory in the TF35 class. With a strong performance throughout the season, Zen Too finished in third place overall.
In a highly competitive season, the battle for the season title came down to the wire between two-time defending champions Realteam sailing and Sails of Change 8. Despite a tight race, Sails of Change 8 clinched the season title in their favor.
Reflecting on the season, Yann Guichard of Sails of Change 8 expressed his delight at the team’s victory. Realteam sailing‘s helm, Jérôme Clerc, remained optimistic despite narrowly missing out on the title.
Ylliam XII – Comptoir Immobilier secured second place in the final standings, while Ylliam 17 and Sails of Change 10 finished in fifth and sixth place, respectively.
As the season comes to a close, the fleet will take a break before the 2025 TF35 season resumes next May on Lake Geneva.
TF35 Realstone Cup For Léman Hope (after three races):
1. ZEN Too (SUI 4) – 1 3 1 – 5pts
2. Ylliam XII—Comptoir Immobilier (SUI 12) – 4 2 2 – 8pts
3. Sails of Change 8 (SUI 8) – 5 1 4 – 10pts
4. Realteam sailing (SUI 7) – 3 4 3 – 10pts
5. Ylliam 17 (SUI 17) – 2 6 5 – 13pts
6. Sails of Change 10 (SUI 10) – 6 5 6 17pts
TF35 Trophy Overall Ranking 2024 (after six events with one discard):
1. Sails of Change 8 (SUI 8) – 1 2 1 2 3 – 6pts
2. Realteam sailing (SUI 7) – 2 1 2 1 4 – 6pts
3. ZEN Too (SUI 4) – 4 3 5 3 1 – 11pts
4. Ylliam XII—Comptoir Immobilier (SUI 12) – 3 5 3 4 2 – 12pts
5. Ylliam 17 (SUI 17) – 6 6 4 5 5 – 20pts
6. Sails of Change 10 (SUI 10) – 5 4 6 6 6 – 21pts
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