The 4th annual Schools Cup took place over Easter from Bormes les Mimosas in Var on the French Riveira, with a total of 16 teams competing; the overall winner this year was Team Hegoa crewed by students from Lycée Classique de Diekirch; the European School in Mamer (Team Bouby) came 2nd, with the Athénée IV (Seanat) in 3rd position.
This year, the group comprised a total of 132 participants, out of which 97 were students aged 14 - 19, with 26 skippers and co-skippers. They sailed 16 monohull yachts from 38ft to 50ft, with the event also availing of 1 committee boat.
The group departed from the marina of Bormes les Mimosas early morning on Sunday 27 March for a week sailing, 2 legs per day and up to Bandol: the return brought them to Porquerolles island and back to the departing marina on Friday 1 April.
Nights were spent at anchor, sleeping onboard the vessels, with meals prepared and eaten onboard as well, provisions delivered, including fresh bread every morning. The group also enjoyed two dinners in marinas restaurants, one in Porquerolles being the closing dinner.
The participating students were taught to sail a “habitable” boat; also, this year, they were also taught waterskiiing.
Among the participating schools this year were the European Schools from both Kirchberg and Mamer, as well as the Athénée, Lycée Ermesinde and the Lycée Classique de Diekirch. The prizes were awarded in Diekirch yesterday.
