Sailing Duo Burke and Fink End Transat in 13th Place
Lennart Burke and Melwin Fink, the youngest crew in the Transat Jacques Vabre's Class 40, battled their way to Martinique's Fort-de-France finish line, ultimately placing 13th. This impressive performance came after an intense race to regain ground, which saw them climb nine spots within ten hours over the previous two days. Unfortunately, a lull near the finish line cost them two more positions.
Quoting Burke from the German Press Agency, "We're disappointed we got stuck again just before the finish after pushing so hard to make up ground. But overall, it was a race filled with highs and lows. We proved that we could compete with the best, and that was our goal."
Originally scheduled for a single race from Le Havre to Martinique, the unfavorable weather forced a two-stage course. Consequently, the final results depend on accounting for jury penalties and repairs from the initial stage before calculating total times.
Coming off the heels of Boris Herrmann and Will Harris's seventh place finish in the Imoca class, the Class 40 top-spot battle was anticipated. Amidst the fierce competition including 44 Class 40 teams, seven dropped out before the race's end.
The enthusiastic crew celebrated their accomplishment with the first taste of delicious coconut milk in the Caribbean harbor. Despite placing 13th in the smallest Class 40 transat, Burke and Fink demonstrated impressive versatility and resilience throughout their journey.
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