Sailors tested by mistral winds at Paris Test Event

The appearance of the mistral had a big impact at the Paris 2024 Test Event in the Marseille Marina as the first medal race line-ups were settled. It was a big day in the iQFOiL as the mistral wind coincided with the marathon race, with home favourite Nicolas Goyard taking advantage to seize control in the men's class.

Ad And there was more French joy in the mixed 470 where Camille Lecointre and Jeremie Mion will head into Saturday's medal race with the lead after mastering the strong winds. SailingPerfect day for Italians in Nacra 17 at Paris Test EventA DAY AGO Elsewhere, Ireland's rising star Eve McMahon caught the eye with a win in the ILCA 6, while Olympic champion Matt Wearn, of Australia, moved into top spot in the ILCA 7.

And as with the mixed 470, the Formula Kite Men and Women are both heading into their finals, with Axel Mazella and Lauriane Nolot giving home fans more reason for cheer, leading their respective categories. Mistral marathon for windsurfers The timing of the mistral was particularly notable for the iQFOiL men and women, who were in action early with the marathon race.

Racing across the full set of race courses, double points were on offer with Sharon Kantor (ISR) taking advantage in the iQFOiL women, taking the lead early and staying clear throughout to end the day in second spot. Kantor said: «It was 80 minutes, I started pretty well, I came to the first mark first.