ILCA 7

2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Italy

Punta Ala, Italy

The day looked challenging for launching the boats from the beach. With the wind blowing perpendicular to the shore, the sailors had to walk several meters through the water with their boats in hand, facing the waves head-on until they reached a depth that allowed them to mount their centerboard and rudder to sail. I chose this photograph because it clearly captures the bravery and passion of the ILCA sailors, who literally put their bodies on the line to face the forces of nature. But above all, it highlights the camaraderie, represented in the image by one of the many competitors who selflessly entered the water to help each other with the maneuvers.

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, 600mm, 200, f10 , 1/1000