33rd Student Yachting World Cup Day 6

This morning, we could see tired faces among every crew. Today was the last day of the 33rd edition of the Student Yachting World Cup. France was already known, yesterday, as the new champion. Switzerland, second, was 6 points ahead Team USA. The EPFL team must secure their place. Today, because of the tide, only one race could happen. The committee chose a windward leeward race. This race runs for the “Pornic Trophy”.
This morning, the teams had to come earlier to start the races before the tide doesn’t allow them to get back at the harbor. The wind was very low, with only 7 knots coming from South East. All the teams did a fair start. This race was without spinnakers. England led the first lap, then France lacked second at the mark. The boats were not sailing so fast. On the second lap, all the boats were following the others in an Indian line. After the dog legs during the second lap, Switzerland overtook its competitors and took the first place. England was then second. Eventually, Switzerland won the race which confirm their place at the general ranking; England finished second, and then came the Defender. England with 75 points overtook Australia 76 points in the general ranking.