LVST 2026 — Days 3 & 4 (30/09–01/10): A day of racing, a day of waiting
LVST 2026 — Days 3 & 4 (30/09–01/10): A day of racing, a day of waiting
Last update: 1 October 2026, 18:00
30/09 — The forecast and the reality
The forecast promised 10–16 knots from ENE, gusts up to 20, swell under one metre. The reality was different: the wind was not as energetic, but enough to keep the boats moving. The waves, however, were quite complex.
And the waves had their consequences. The small Modern boats found themselves fighting with "candy-wrapper" gennakers — the sail rolling around itself, like a candy wrapper. The wind was decent, the weather variable. But those waves...
30/09 — The rankings
IRC 0 — Course 3
- FRA-2030 SPIRIT OF LORINA 2 MARCELLO Pica (2 = 2.00)
- FRA-36000 DAGUET 5 PUZIN Frederic (3 = 3.00)
- TUR-3535 ARKAS BLUE MOON ALTAY Serhat (4 = 4.00)
IRC 1 — Course 3
- MNE-2775 FAVORIT NIEMCHENKO/MAKSYM Ma (1 = 1.00)
- GBR-6255N LISA R DI VINCENZO Giovanni (2 = 2.00)
- IRL-2046 SEARCHER 2 PETE Smyth (3 = 3.00)
IRC 2 — Course 3
- GER-370 JWOW TSCHIRIKOW Andrei (2 = 2.00)
- GER-6742 HAPPY FOREVER OLDENDORFF Christian (3 = 3.00)
- FRA-9466 MAD IV LLEWELLYN Clive (4 = 4.00)
IRC 3 — Course 3
- USA-11811 PRIDE WILLIAM Graves (1 = 1.00)
- GER-5373 TOPAS HARALD Dr.bruning (2 = 2.00)
- SWE-2 LETTO DI PLETTO PREUSS Jorgen (3 = 3.00)
IRC 4 — Course 3
- GER-4517 ISKAREEN BRUHNS Arnt (3 = 3.00)
- SUI-10 SCHERZO OLIVIER Baiwir (4 = 4.00)
- FRA-24997 MAX HUNTZBUCHLER Sebastien (6 = 6.00)
J Class (MAL) — Overall
- MON-JK6 HANUMAN GIOVANNI Lombardi Stronati (3;2;1 = 3.00)
- GBR-JH4 RAINBOW PETER Harrison (2;1;2 = 3.00)
- SWE-JS1 SVEA ZENNSTROM Niklas (1;DNF;DNF = 5.00)
Note: The J Class had come out to give each other hell, as befits three ladies of nearly ninety years. Then, after a tack, something went wrong — perhaps the sheet — and the jib of HANUMAN (K-6) gave way. The "3DL" carbon shattered into shreds. To be confirmed, but the dismay must have been considerable.
Maxi 1 (MA1) — Overall
- GBR-74R JETHOU OGDEN Sir Peter (1;2;2 = 3.00)
- GBR-76X NORTHSTAR III DUBENS Peter (2;1;7 = 3.00)
- CAY-111 V KOMAREK Karel (6;3;1 = 4.00)
Maxi 2 (MA2) — Overall
- ITA-41100 TWIN SOUL B GANDINI Luciano (2;1 = 3.00)
- MLT-77 LYRA HUI Terry (1;3 = 4.00)
- ITA-W944 ASTRA 1 QUAID Biani (6;2 = 8.00)
Maxi 3 (MA3) — Overall
- ITA-1706 WHY NOT LASSE Petterson (1;1 = 2.00)
- ITA-77007 YORU LUIGI Sala (2;2 = 4.00)
- ITA-65001 REMAX ONE DARIO Castiglia (4;3 = 7.00)
Maxi 4 (MA4) — Overall
- ITA-2719 BLUE OYSTER AITA Alessandro (1;1 = 2.00)
- ITA-60008 CRAZY DIAMOND ENZO Pellizzaro (5;2 = 7.00)
- SUI-7777 ATALANTE VOLZ Ulrich volz (3;4 = 7.00)
Classics — Overall
BIG
- 77 LELANTINA GIBERT Patrick (3;1 = 4.00)
- B2 ELENA OF LONDON STEPHEN Benfield (1;3 = 4.00)
- 14 SUMURUN BOULLENGER Hugues (7;2 = 9.00)
CMA
- 4869 MARIA GIOVANNA II SAUVAN Jean-pierre (1;1 = 2.00)
- F2054 PALYNODIE II FERBUS Henri (2;2 = 4.00)
- GBR617 DAMBUSTER NICHOLAS Hill (4;3 = 7.00)
CMB
- 4496 EUGENIA V GARNIER Baptiste (1;1 = 2.00)
- POR2291 ALBACORE ROBERTO Dessena (2;3 = 5.00)
- 57 STAR SAPPHIRE JAKOB Glaz (4;2 = 6.00)
EAB
- K1898 KISMET MATTHEWS Sir richard (2;1 = 3.00)
- NY11 ORIOLE JUAN CARLOS Eguiagaray (1;2 = 3.00)
- NY50 MARILEE MATTEO Tacconi (3;3 = 6.00)
EMA
- Q16 FALCON MONTEIRO DE BARROS Patricio (2;6 = 8.00)
- 222 BARUNA OF 1938 MORSE Tony (3;8 = 11.00)
- 50 SONNY TOBIAS Brand (12;1 = 13.00)
EMB
- 517 LAK II CIAN O'carroll (1;1 = 2.00)
- 30S188 HARLEKIN REDOR Jean-yves (2;2 = 4.00)
- K828 MADRIGAL PAUL Deeth (4;3 = 7.00)
IOR
- US20456 RESOLUTE SALMON FRANCHELLA Alberto (1;1 = 2.00)
- ITA5739 ORNELLA DESTREMAU Hugues (2;2 = 4.00)
- FRA35998 ENCOUNTER BART Weduwer (3;3 = 6.00)
12M
- FR7 FRENCH KISS PAJOT Marc (2;1 = 3.00)
- KZ7 KIWI MAGIC PETERSEN Marianne (1;DNC = 5.00)
- F1 FRANCE 1 BERTELOOT Christophe (3;2 = 5.00)
GTR
- 1929 VIVEKA GERY Atkins (1;1 = 2.00)
- D3 TUIGA JIMMY Spithill (2;2 = 4.00)
- 2 HALLOWE'EN STREZ Inigo (4;3 = 7.00)
EAA — Trophée Rolex
- P13 CHIPS LIAUTAUD Bernard (1;2 = 3.00)
- P7 JOYANT LOBMEYR Stephan (2;3 = 5.00)
- P14 OLYMPIAN ODDO Philippe (DSQ;1 = 6.00)
01/10 — A day of waiting
Grey sky, light drizzle, and a thunderstorm cell offshore to the south of Pampelonne disturbing the puffs. Not a day for racing.
The Maxis decided on their own: they abandoned the race course early. At 14:30, the Race Committee cancelled everything. The J Class did not race.
The Modern and Classic fleets were on their Challenge Day. The challenges and the parade moved slowly, barely holding their spinnakers. Slowly.
In the evening, a timid ray of sun appeared. The village, the pontoons and the boats in port were a sleepy liquid desert.
Looking ahead — 02/10
The Race Committee has published the courses for tomorrow: IMA 1 coastal race, J Class and IMA 2, 3, 4 windward/leeward. Starting order to be announced.
We will update as soon as the results arrive.
Performance: who delivered, who struggled
Two days of racing, and the patterns are beginning to take shape. Here is who made the most of the conditions, who paid the price, and how the ratings shaped the results.
30/09 — Modern
IRC 0 — Spirit of Lorina finds the rhythm
Second two days ago, eighth yesterday, first today. Spirit of Lorina is finding its rhythm. Knutte, who led the overall after two races, is now third. Daguet 5, fast on the water but punished by its rating, is second in the race but tenth overall. The rating game is brutal in this class.
IRC 1 — Favorit wins, Lisa R holds
Favorit takes the race, but Lisa R — winner yesterday — is second and stays in the fight. Pretexte 2, first two days ago, is sixth today: the consistency is not there yet. The podium battle is between four boats: Lisa R, Pretexte 2, Zappys, Searcher 2.
IRC 2 — Jwow keeps control
Second today, first yesterday, first two days ago. Jwow is the most consistent boat in the class. Fremito D'Arja, second yesterday, drops to seventh today. The J133 has found the gears in these conditions.
IRC 3 — Pride rises
Ninth two days ago with a scoring penalty, first today. Pride — the Swan 44 of the Jayson family, defending champion — is finding its speed. Topas, first two days ago, is second today. The class is tight.
IRC 4 — Iskareen bounces back
Fourth yesterday, first today. Iskareen — the Swan 391 — is back to its Monday form. Mikala, winner two days ago, is twelfth today: a collapse. Max, the lowest rating in the class, is fifth: the rating works in these conditions.
30/09 — Maxi
Maxi 1 — Jethou holds, Northstar III surprises
Jethou wins the overall with 3.00 points, but Northstar III is right there on the same score. The new Judel-Vrolijk 76 has been the revelation: fast in light air, and now competitive in 15–20 knots. V, the Wallycento with the highest rating, is third: it won the third race but paid for its 1.8030 rating in the others. Capricorno and Balthasar follow. My Song, with Paul Cayard on tactics, is sixth overall.
Maxi 2 — Twin Soul B takes it
Twin Soul B wins with 3.00 points. Lyra, first two days ago, is second. Astra 1, sixth two days ago, is third: a strong recovery.
Maxi 3 — Why Not, perfect score
Two races, two wins. Why Not is untouchable in this class. Yoru is always second. Remax One third.
Maxi 4 — Blue Oyster, perfect score
Two races, two wins. Blue Oyster dominates. Crazy Diamond and Atalante follow, tied on 7.00 points.
30/09 — J Class
Hanuman wins, Svea falls
Hanuman takes the overall with 3.00 points, but the story is Svea. The winner of the first day suffered two DNFs: first a broken jib hook after the start, then a retirement. The J Class is not over until it's over — and this is the proof. Rainbow, always consistent, is second on the same score as Hanuman.
30/09 — Classics
The winners
Elena of London (BIG), Maria Giovanna II (CMA), Eugenia V (CMB), Oriole (EAB), Lak II (EMB), Resolute Salmon (IOR), Kiwi Magic (12M), Viveka (GTR), Leonore (EMA), Chips (EAA). In the P Class, Chips leads the overall ahead of Joyant and Olympian.
01/10 — No races, no performance
No races for the Maxi and J Class today. The Maxis abandoned the course early, the Race Committee cancelled at 14:30. The Modern and Classic fleets were on their Challenge Day: slow, struggling to hold their spinnakers. Weather similar to today, perhaps a little more forgiving. Not a day for performance analysis.
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