Klaipėda hosted the international European sailing community on Saturday evening, transforming the Old Town into a gathering point for the event. Participants, many wearing team jerseys, gathered at the Cruise Ship Terminal, where the procession was observed by local residents and city visitors. The opening ceremony commenced at the terminal with the presentation of the championship flag, which was ceremoniously brought by a traditional curraway and hoisted on the flagpole.
The official opening of the championship was conducted by several notable figures. These included Raimundas Daubaras, President of the Lithuanian Sailing Union; Ecky von der Mosel, ORC Vice President; Eckart Reinke, the Chief Judge; and Mantas Klimantavičius, the championship leader. The gathering marked the start of the major European event, drawing participation from across the international sailing community.
The presence of the teams and dignitaries underscored the significance of the championship to the region’s maritime culture. The festivities provided a visible welcome to the visiting sailing enthusiasts as they prepared for the competition.
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