Archimedes beats Icarus again!
The war between daggerboards and foils took place again at the 2023 Bol d’Or Mirabaud. TF35s, M2s and Christian Wahl’s D35 Double You engaged in a fascinating battle on Lake Geneva. For the second year running, and for the 9th time in his career, Christian Wahl won the endurance race, which lasted 17 hours and 14 minutes. An ultimate accolade for the man known as the “Wizard of the Lake”.
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Publié le
01/08/2023
Par
Quentin Mayerat
Numéro :
191
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2023
Switzerland doesn’t have the sea, yet there are countless prestigious racing sailors who know its subtle bodies of water by heart... The top event for these freshwater crews, who are more than capable of holding their own against the most successful ocean racers, is the Bol d’Or Mirabaud, which takes place every June on Lake Geneva. Since 1939, the Société Nautique de Genève has set the tempo for the world’s biggest inland regatta. Its unpredictable scenario is sure to keep the most demanding racing fans on the edge of their seats. Between violent winds (images of the 2019 edition’s big squall…
