International Winners Crowned at Portugal Grand Prix Round 2
The 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2 concluded Saturday in Vilamoura, with final races sailed in a northerly breeze that stabilized through the afternoon, allowing the majority of the scheduled program to be completed and confirming the overall winners across the Olympic classes.
Following four days of competition, the regatta brought together a strong international fleet and finalized the standings in the 470, 49er, 49erFX, ILCA 7, and ILCA 6 classes.
The 49erFX title went to Spain’s Patricia Suarez and Melania Henke following steady performances across the final stages of the event. The Dutch team of Odile Lambrièx van Aanholt and Marissa IJben finished second overall. For Lambriex van Aanholt, the regatta marked her first international competition since the Paris Olympic Games and her return to racing after becoming a mother. Spain’s Alicia Fras and Elena Barrio secured third place.
The 49er class was won by Uruguay’s Hernán Umpierre and Fernando Diz after a strong final series. Poland’s Mikolaj Staniul and Jakub Sztorch finished second, and Denmark’s Frederik Rask and Jakob Precht Jensen placed third overall.
The 8th Portugal Grand Prix once again confirmed Vilamoura’s role as a key venue on the winter world sailing calendar, providing competitive racing conditions and strong international participation ahead of the 2026 season.
