Romain Van Enis shines with third place in the Plastimo Lorient Mini 6.50

Belgian sailor Romain Van Enis impressed by finishing third in the hotly contested Mini 650 proto class at the 2024 Plastimo Lorient Mini 6.50 Known for tough conditions and intense competition, this regatta saw Romain Van Enis and co-skipper Aglaé Ribon. excellent on a course that had to be modified due to the weather.

Challenging weather

The race, which originally consisted of a 250-mile route, was modified to two-day stages of 60 miles each due to bad weather. These changes were not an obstacle for Romain Van Enis and his co-captain Aglaé Ribon to show their sailing skills and tactical knowledge. The return trip from Belle Ile was spectacular, with the boat reaching speeds of up to 15 knots.

The first day of competition, a fast race to Belle Ile and back, provided an interesting experience with the teams taking advantage of the favorable wind conditions to almost fly over the waves. The next day, with more tactical maneuvers around the rocks of Belle Ile, proved to be a good test of their flexibility as they encountered technical problems on board.

A good start to the season

Van Enis, passionate about racing and performance, shared his satisfaction with the results achieved and the experience on board. He and Ribon are very pleased with their third place, especially considering the new and not yet fully realized state of their boat. Their success in this race is an encouraging start to the season, with plans to continue racing in two-man singles formats for the remainder of the year.

Belgian talent to keep an eye on

With an eye on upcoming solo races and a return to racing in the Azores in July and August, Van Enis is gearing up for a busy and challenging sailing year. His performance in the Plastimo Lorient Mini 6.50 confirms his status as a talent to watch on the international sailing scene.

Plastimo Lorient Mini More than 6.50

The Plastimo Lorient Mini 6.50, a battleship held in the Lorient Sailing Basin, is an attraction for sailors striving for perfection in the Mini 6.50 class. With a mandatory mix of male and female sailors, the race contributes to gender equality in the sport and provides a platform for established and emerging talent to showcase their skills at international level.