Jérémy Moutout up against top ILCA 7 specialists in Kiel

Kiel Week is one of the biggest events in Olympic sailing. It is the third stage of the Sailing Grand Slam and this year’s event saw 350 boats from 58 nations competing in six disciplines. Every year top ILCA 7 specialists gather on the waters of Schilksee in the heart of the Baltic Sea to prepare for the big international competitions ahead. The first starts were delayed by several general recalls, due to boats being over the line. As a result, the Race Committee was unable to get the first races underway for nearly an hour and a half. Light winds prevailed for the rest of the week. The five races completed demanded enormous patience and precision, with gaps between contestants remaining very tight throughout. During the final phase, increasingly frequent lulls due to lack of wind forced the organisers to cancel races planned for the penultimate day.