Royal Malta Yacht Club Sailing School Produces Strong Showing at Sailing Point Easter Regatta

The Royal Malta Yacht Club Sailing School registered a strong showing at the Sailing Point Easter Regatta 2026, held in Portorož, Slovenia, and concluding on Easter Sunday.

The Club’s Optimist sailors delivered a series of solid performances against a competitive international fleet, attracting 396 sailors from 15 nations, and reinforcing its position as a key event on the European youth sailing calendar.

The RMYC contingent was led by Team Leader Rachel Ferry and Sailing School Head Coach Ruya Cakmakli, with sailors Gianni Bianchi, Polina Chaplytska, Jaime Escudero Carra, Ethan Kodjaazliev, Marko Kuvichkin, and Ben Spiteri Bailey representing the club.

Among a group of 93 sailors competing in the Gold Fleet, Gianni Bianchi finished 11th overall following a consistent series, while Ethan Kodjaazliev placed 31st. Jaime Escudero Carra placed 2nd in the Silver Fleet, marking a strong result within a large and competitive group of 92 sailors. Marko Kuvichkin, Ben Spiteri Bailey, and Polina Chaplytska also competed in the Silver Fleet, placing 34th, 62nd, and 77th respectively, all gaining valuable experience at this level.

Head Coach Ruya Cakmakli argued that the campaign "reflects the continued development of the Royal Malta Yacht Club Sailing School programme, with its sailors demonstrating resilience and improving consistency in varied conditions,” highlighting the continuous growth fostered by such competitive experiences.

The Royal Malta Yacht Club congratulated all six sailors for their efforts and thanks Head Coach Ruya Cakmakli, Team Leader Rachel Ferry, and Maurizio Bencic for their work in preparing and supporting the team.

#MaltaDaily