The 2020 Optimist European Championship, to be held October 20-24, had the final day cancelled due to COVID-19 development in the area surrounding Portorož, Slovenia. Thirty-four countries, including Brazil, Thailand, and Hong Kong, China, had travelled to compete, with Weka Bhanubandh (THA) topping the 156 boys while Rebecca Geiger (ITA) was best among the 113 girls. Details.

Published on October 23rd, 2020

Source: https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2020/10/23/covid-19-forces-early-end-to-optimist-europeans/