DAY ONE OF THE STAR SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP: FANTASTIC RACING IN BUENOS AIRES

Strong winds, sunshine, and tight competition define an exceptional opening day in Argentina

The 2024 Star South American Championship kicked off in spectacular fashion today, with two races completed under near-perfect, but challenging, sailing conditions. Organized by the Yacht Club Olivos in collaboration with the International Star Class, the event brought together some of the finest sailors in the world to compete in Buenos Aires.

The opening day delivered sunshine, a steady breeze, and thrilling competition. The wind started at 12-15 knots during the first race, building to 16-20 knots for the second, with a direction ranging from 130° to 145°. The choppy waters added an extra layer of challenge, testing the fleet's skills and endurance.

SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 SET TO BEGIN IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

31 Teams Ready to Compete from November 20-23 on the Rio de Plata

Buenos Aires, Argentina - November 20, 2024 - The 2024 South American Championship is set to kick off in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 20 to 23, bringing together 31 teams from around the world. Hosted at the beautiful coastal venue in Buenos Aires, the championship will feature a strong representation from Argentina as well as international teams from Chile, the Netherlands, the United States, Italy, Croatia, Brazil, and Germany.

2024 South American Championship U30

District 18 is pleased to announce that it will sponsor U30 teams from other districts to participate in the 2024 South American Championship, to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The district has competitive boats for use at no cost, is offering free accommodation and a 50% discount on the registration fee (=$175USD)

The South Americans start on the 20th of November and ends on the 23rd.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to consult Martin Ferrero (whatsapp +54-9-11-3456-3101) for more information.

P.S; If you are no longer u30, and you are interested in coming to the championship, do not hesitate to contact us and we will see how we can help.

REGISTRATION

2024 South American Championship

The Club Nautico Olivos is thrilled to receive once again the Star Class fleet at the 2024 South American Championship next November in Olivos, Buenos Aires. For the young star sailors, we are proud to tell you that we were host of two Gold Star events, 1988 when the current class president, Paul Cayard, and Steve Erickson were able to get the first position in the regatta. The second one was in the new millennium, more precisely in 2005 when the French team formed by Xavier Rohart and Pascal Rambeau achieved their second Gold Star.
Great social events during sunsets and hospitality is guaranteed by the 18th district and club members. So, we invite all the Star Class members from all over the world to come south and race to get a Silver Star in the Rio de la Plata and have serious fun. 
As we said in 1988 “come to the Silver river, and race for a Silver Star”

Eduardo Homps
Club Nautico Olivos Commodore & Chairman for the S.A. Championship

LARS GRAEL WINS HIS SIXTH STAR SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP, THIS TIME WITH MAURICIO BUENOS

The 2023 Star Class South American Championship in Rio de Janeiro has come to an end, yesterday Sunday, December 3^rd. Seven races completed over four days at the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro, from Thursday November 30^th until yesterday with 23 teams, mostly coming from Brazil, but also Argentina and The Netherlands. It was a great win by Lars Grael and Mauricio Buenos with double net points on the second classified, Antonio Moreira and Arcelio Moreira tied on points with Alan Adler and Arthur Lopes, who finished third. Grael and Buenos won four out of the six races they sailed and did not need to race on the last day. This is Lars Grael's sixth South American title in the Star Class.

In addition to the Iate Clube do Rio de Janeiro, the championship was supported by Lyra Navegaçao Marítima and Cerveja Império, which ensured that competitors were hydrated throughout the event. On Saturday it was held the annual Star Class Brazil gala dinner, with the presence of big names for the Class both in Brazil and around the world, such as Harry Adler, Peter Siemsen, Gastao Brun and even Ross Macdonald

The teams from the Netherlands and Argentina joined the party, with 8 boats registered and the commitment to increase the participation of their flotillas at the end of 2024 in Rio De Janeiro, when the Brazilian Star class championship will be held.

2023 Star South American Championship Day 2

Day Two of South Americans in Rio de Janeiro was raced with a nice south-southeast winds ranging from 10 and 14 knots of speed, providing great disputes, with different winners.

In the first regatta, the team Admar Gonzaga and Ronald Seifert won head to head. In the second regatta, the bullet went to Lars Grael and Mauricio Bueno who opened up the lead in the championship.

Highlight for the young sailor Antonio Moreira, together with his father Arcelio, they sailed very well and are now placed second in the championship.