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The Russian stage of the Red Bull Foiling Generation is over

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On September 27, the Flying Phantom catamaran races ended in the Northern Capital, where Russian finalists were determined. They are Semyon Sukhno and Kirill Elchaninova from Samara. They will compete for the title of the best crews from all over the world in 2016.

The races in St. Petersburg were held according to the elimination system.

Organizers divided 8 teams into two groups and held a race. Crews that took first and second places met in a decisive battle. Similar races have already been held in Japan, Great Britain, Italy, Denmark and Sweden.

The competition was hosted by the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club.

The idea to nurture a new generation that will be on «you» with a hydrofoil, came to Olympic winners in the class «Tornado» Roman Hagar and Hans-Peter Steinacher. As they envisioned, the Red Bull Foiling Generation is the beginning of the road to adult regattas such as the Extreme Sailing Series and the America's Cup «» .

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