Results / French Open Skiff Lac du Der - 19/04/2025
Congratulations to Emma and Luke McEwen, winners of the French Open Skiff, Lac du Der, 2025!
Right at the start of their first season in the RS500, and with a switch of roles in the boat, Emma and Luke McEwen have won the prestigious French Open Skiff event at Lac du Der.
Within the 24 boat fleet, 11 RS500s from the Netherlands and France enjoyed really close racing with multiple place changing during most races. The wind was gernerally light and (very) shifty, but a few rain squalls spiced things up on the last day!
Emma said "Well that was certainly unexpected, but obviously something must have sunk in from Ian Mair’s coaching at Bristol Corinthian!"
For anyone who’s not been to Lac du Der, she says she'd definitely recommend it, "It’s a fun relaxed event with great camaraderie within the French skiff scene, on a beautiful tranquil lake. Inexpensive entry, food and bunkhouse accommodation all on site. Or sleep in your van with lakeside view."