In the Irkutsk region, sailing competitions will start on June 12, with yachts in five categories, from micro yachts to open classes. The race will begin at the Angara icebreaker and go to Ershi and Burduguz and back, with winners decided after seven races. The best crews will receive cups and certificates.
The competition will be held in five categories. These are micro-yachts, quarter-tonners, half-tonners, one-tonners, and free class yachts—all types of yachts from 6.5 to 16 meters. The start of the competition will be given from the icebreaker Angara on June 12 at 10:00. The athletes will proceed to the Yershi microdistrict, make a detour to the settlement of Burduguz in the Irkutsk District, and return back. The winners and prizewinners of the competition will be determined based on the results of seven races. At the same time, each crew’s time will be converted into points. The best athletes will be awarded cups and certificates.The organizers of the competition are the Ministry of Physical Culture, Sports and Youth Policy of the Irkutsk Region and the Irkutsk Region Sailing Federation.
Based on materials from the press service of the Department of Physical Culture and Sports of the Irkutsk Region