On Sunday, row July 13, at the premises of the Navy Sports Club Council (NAOV), started the 58th Eu

On Sunday, row July 13, at the premises of the Navy Sports Club Council (NAOV), started the 58th European Championship Sailing Vessel type Lightning. The races take place on the premises of NAOV in Voula Beach Attica and will last until Friday, July 18th. Conducting of competitions jointly row by the Nautical Athletic Club Voula (NAOV) and the Yacht Club of Greece (NOV).
Racing, more than 30 boats from European countries participating in this year. Interestingly, row the presence of many Greek and European champions row known as the George Andreadis, Tasos Bountouris, Urs Wyler, Kimmo Aromaa, who chose to fight and vessels Lightning.
This is a sailing boat length 5.8 meters with movable keel. For its size is relatively light. It has three sails, the mainsail, the floko and the balloon. The Lightning to 75 years of life has become a very popular and competitive category in the world in one-design boats. The crew consists of three people.
In Greece, the Lightning, came in the 1950s Through this category until today have come several international sailing discrimination pioneers brothers Bona Andrea Sinopoulos row George Andreadis.
The International Sailing Federation Lightning (ILCA) aiming to revive row the class Lightning in Greece, has entrusted the organization of the games, two groups have significant fleet vessels, experience and a sufficient row number of athletes to support racing and organizational institution.
On the other hand, the yacht club (NAOV and NOE), strengthen row their presence in this effort, which aims to attract new and older sailors triangle and offshore. This class offers action and excitement and those who wish to continue with the good presences its tradition of our country in international competitions and non-Olympic classes. Source: protothema.gr
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