International Dart Association

The International 2009 Dart season started from May 1st till May 3rd with the 23rd edition of Eurocat. More than 300 boats gathered at the Yacht Club of Carnac to sail in the bay of Quiberon. 26 Darts from France, Belgium and the Netherlands were amongst them. The Dart class finished in total 7 races and a long distance under perfect circumstances.
On the first day the weather was splendid with sun and wind around 20 knots. Under sporty conditions 5 races were run. The second day of the regatta saw the long distance race. After a beautiful start, the Darts headed for Houat, skirting around La Vieille rock. The sailors had much pleasure in the bay with better winds then forcasted. After sailing AFIDART organised a well attended aperitif for the Dart 18 sailors. On the third and last day, 2 races were completed. The start was given two hours later than planned and finally the wind raised up to 8 knots.
The Long distance race was won by Pierre Betsch and Isabelle Monod. The Dart 18 European and World Champions Dode Emmanuel and Sarah Herbert won Eurocat 2009!
Congratulations!!

Podium Eurocat 2009
1. Dode Emmanuel – Sarah Herbert (FRA)
2. Pierre Betsch – Isabelle Monod (FRA)
3. Cederic Cheylan – Marie-Laure Duhamel (FRA)

Podium Long distance
1. Pierre Betsch – Isabelle Monod (FRA)
2. Dode Emmanuel – Sarah Herbert (FRA)
3. Dominique Merelle – Marie Claude Merelle (FRA)