Howth's Eve McMahon Lies 18th as ILCA 6 Euros Gets New Leader

17th March 2023

Marit Bouwmeester NED is the new leader of the ILCA 6 Women's European Championships going into the final day of competition in Andora, Italy

Marit Bouwmeester NED (right) is the new leader of the ILCA 6 Women's European Championships going into the final day of competition in Andora, Italy Credit: Thom Touw

Howth Yacht Club's Eve McMahon, Ireland's sole female Paris 2024 sailing campaigner, lies 18th overall in her 56-boat ILCA 6 Women's European Championships in Andora, Italy.

Shifty light to medium winds and good swell marked the fifth day.

The Gold fleet has a new leader: the seven times Senior European medalist Marit Bouwmeester NED (1-48) with 24 points.

Emma Plasschaert BEL (9-14) is second, just two points behind.

Third place is for the overnight first Vasileia Karachaliou POR (17-39), tied in 29 points with fourth Anne Marie Rindom DEN (26-1).

The racing concludes on Friday.

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