Event 2 – Spring Cup, Medemblik Only days later the fleet met again in Medemblik for the Spring Cup, joining the OKs and Contenders for a big multi-class weekend. The Solo turnout may have been modest, but the quality certainly wasn’t. The opening day o ff ered light wind and long downwinds. Koen van Esch immediately showed excellent speed, winning race 1, while Jelmer dominated the lighter races with multiple bullets. Day two, however, was all about handling the stronger breeze and chop. Koen put in an impressive 2-1-2 scoreline; Jelmer responded with two more wins, keeping the top of the leaderboard tight. On the final day the wind eased again and I managed to take a win in the last race, but Jelmer sealed the overall victory , ahead of Koen in second and myself in third.
Jelmer Kuipers
Menno Huisman
Event 3 – Xalient Solo Nations Cup, Lake Como (Bellano) June brought the highlight of the international calendar: the Xalient Solo Nations Cup at Lake Como, hosted by Circolo Vela Bellano. Few venues match the stunning combination of mountains, thermals and turquoise water and this year’s event was as challenging as it was beautiful. Tom Gillard stamped his authority early with a commanding win on day one. Day two’s lighter, shifting winds produced bigger di ff erences; sailors like Matthew Frary and Bas de Regt showcased their tactical skills. Day three returned to classic Como thermal conditions. I managed to climb steadily up the leaderboard with a race win and several top finishes, setting up an exciting final day. The concluding races were close and clean, with Gillard ultimately taking the Nations Cup title, followed by Menno Huisman in second and myself in third. Fourth and fifth went to Paul Davis and Roger Guess , highlighting the strong Dutch-British rivalry that makes this event so enjoyable.
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