OPENING

The Opening Ceremony took place on the 19th of November at the Evagoras & Kathleen Lanitis Foundation – Carob Mill Limassol after a Flag parade with marching competitors trough the streets near the Limassol Marina.

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The event was officially announced open with Opening speeches from:

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Dr. Panayiotis Kontides, President of the Organizing committee on behalf of Limaasol Nautical Club
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Dr. Michaelis Michaelides on behalf of Cyprus Sports Organization
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Mr. Andreas Christou, the Mayor of Limassol
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Mr. Carlo Dalla Vedova, President of the International RS:X Olympic Windsurfing Class Association

Traditional Cyprus dance performances and a cozy dinner followed at the end of the evening for all invited guests.

Facts and Numbers:

73 men
25 women
A total of 98 Sailors registered from 19 Countries and 5 continents

The Defending Champions
Women Division: NOY DRIHAN | ISR 20
Men Division: YOAV OMER | ISR 24

RS:X Class

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