Dream weather closed out Stage 3 of the O’pen Skiff Eurochallenge 2025 in Pluski, Stawiguda, Poland. Sunshine and steady wind blessed the lake across three days, allowing the full schedule of nine races to be completed—an ideal showcase for the young fleet.

The event was hosted with outstanding support from the Municipality of Pluski and Stawiguda, together with Fundacja Yacht Club Junga, who created a warm welcome for all 74 competitors from seven nations.

U13 Division
In a strong fleet of 29 sailors, Poland’s Franciszek Sowa secured the overall win with consistent top finishes. Italy’s Gabriele Lizzulli held on to second, while Aleksander Grygołowicz of Poland completed the boys’ podium.
• Boys: 1. Franciszek Sowa (POL), 2. Gabriele Lizzulli (ITA), 3. Aleksander Grygołowicz (POL)
• Girls: 1. Sofia Benetti (ITA), 2. Alicja Midura (POL), 3. Martyna Szczepa (POL)

U17 Division
The 45-sailor U17 class saw Poland’s Paulina Szczepa dominate the week, finishing with 16 points after discards. France’s Antoine Henoud-Bertaina and Italy’s Maria Elena Barbarino battled closely behind to complete the overall top three.
• Boys: 1. Antoine Henoud-Bertaina (FRA), 2. Jan Waśkiewicz (POL), 3. Tymoteusz Dalszewski (POL)
• Girls: 1. Paulina Szczepa (POL), 2. Maria Elena Barbarino (ITA), 3. Helena Radziwon (POL)

Next stop: Barcelona
The 2025 Eurochallenge now heads into its decisive final stage: Barcelona, where the series will conclude alongside the O’pen Skiff European Championships. With the standings tight and momentum shifting, the showdown in Spain promises to deliver a thrilling finale.

Full results and event information:
Event website: https://eurochallenge2025.openskiffclass.org/