The Valencian regatist has been eighth in the general of the young European... Claudia Adam, at the doors of the podium. Fourth tied to points with the third

The Valencian Adriana Castro has today proclaimed itself the European champion Sub 17 of the Olympic class ILCA 6. His partner Claudia Adam has ended up in the fourth position by tying to points with the third classified. The competition, which has taken place in Thessaloniki, Greece, has consisted of twelve tests and in the female category have competed 109 athletes.

In the eighth position of the general, Adriana Castro, the new champion of Europe sub 17, has been classified. The regatist of the Torrevieja RCN has been throughout the competition at the top and has led the sub17 classification since the second day, confirmed today a strong victory.

A final infarction and protest have deprived Claudia Adam of going on the podium of the ILCA 6 Youth European Championship. In the last manga of the competition, the regatist of the CN Santa Pola has been penalized with an off-line and has later seen how the results of the penultimate test were modified.

After a protest for a possible error in the classification of this race, the Spanish has fallen to the fourth position, tying to points with the third one classified. However, Adam's results have been very good throughout the competition, with positions in the top 10 in nine of the twelve tests and even winning the inaugural race.

In addition to the above-mentioned results, the Spanish representation has been very good, with the Valencian Elena Adam in position 11 of the general. They have also competed in the gold group of ILCA 6 female Cristina Vilarino (27), Marina Serrano (34) and Marga Perelló (51 and 9th s17).

Two Spaniards have participated in the male gold fleet: Pablo Astiazaran, who has ended up in position 35, and David Ponseti, in 44.