The main single-handed regatta on Lake Geneva, organized by Société Nautique de Genève, brought together 125 competitors this weekend in splendid conditions. François Thorens, at the helm of Cellmen ARDENTIS, was the first to cross the finish line after 11h10′ of racing. But it was Cédric Pochelon on his Surprise Kahlua who won on corrected time.
Geneva, August 28, 2022 – Cédric Pochelon of Club Nautique de la Baie de Corsier is the overall winner of the Syz Translémanique en Solitaire 2022, finishing eighteenth after 14h51’04” of sailing. He is ahead of Jean-Philippe Ryter, skipper of Toucan Altatang, and Olivier Pictet at the helm of 50èmes Hurlants.
Sailing aboard his family’s Surprise Kahlua, launched 35 years ago, Pochelon executed his strategic plan to the letter and took a clear victory, half an hour ahead of his direct pursuer.
” I didn’t get off to a very good start,” he recounted at the end of his race. “ But I quickly moved towards the French coast, unlike the others, which enabled me to get back in touch with the best. I had analyzed the weather and had a precise plan of action, which I followed to the letter on the Grand-Lac. It worked perfectly and I found myself in the lead off Lausanne. Then I had a bit of success and extended my advantage right to the end. I’m very happy with this victory. .
Cédric Pochelon had already won the Syz Translémanique en Solitaire in 2016. He has also won the 5 Jours du Léman (2011) and the Bol d’Or Mirabaud (2015). He thus adds another fine line to his record of achievements. He also becomes one of only five sailors to have won the overall compensated time classification twice since its creation, along with François Séchaud, André Bals, Elie Ohayon and G. Sécrétan. One more win and he’ll be alone at the top of this statistic…
The 49th edition of the Syz Translémanique en Solitaire took place in exceptional conditions, with a light, well-established Bise over the whole of the lake and in glorious sunshine.
108 sailboats crossed the finish line out of the 125 entered, with 83-year-old Pierre Mercier bringing up the rear after 24 hours of racing. The regatta’s godmother, French sailor Alexia Barrier, finisher of the last Vendée Globe, was the first woman to cross the finish line, ahead of Jennifer Schlup. Alexander De Weck, second overall in real time, is 17 years old.
Christophe Amberger takes a very positive view of this year’s event, his third as Chairman of the Organizing Committee. ” Conditions were beautiful, with a well-established wind across the lake for most of the race. The level of racing is excellent, and the show is always exceptional. I would especially like to thank the members of the Organizing Committee, and the many volunteers who helped us make this year’s event a great success.. “
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