Interesting could be the word used to describe the answers sailors gave during the press conference on the eve of Finn European Championship.
Ivan Kljaković-Gašpić known as Bambi, to whom the title of a favorite was added right away stated:
- Regatta has to start first and then we can talk about favorites, winning first or second places. We all start from zero and then the concentration, weather conditions and getting over the mistakes is what everything depends on. I will try my best and we will see if there is reason for those prognosis.
While they were giving statements the conference was also joined by the Michael Maier, Czech sailor who is at the sailing top for years now and also a great friend to all Croatian Finn sailors especially to Karlo Kuret.
Maier joked with skippers but Karlo answered with:
- Lately I haven't trained a lot, I was more occupied with the organization of the regatta for which the main part was done by the Mario Stipinović, member of Labud – Karlo praised his club members and threw back at Maier:
- Still I have to be at least better than him!
Personal skirmish is going to be fought and between two former Laser helmsmen, Mate Arapov member of Split's Mornar who now is skipper in Star class but couldn't resist the opportunity to sail at this prestigious competition in Finn class.
Other former Laser sailor is Vasilij Žbogar from Slovenia who in his medal collection, among others, has two Olympic medals – silver and a bronze and since he just started sailing in Finn class this season at European Championship is not expecting some „ crazy „ result just:
- I need to be faster than Mate! I know this area. I was often here for training in Laser with Mate as my sparring partner.
Good place, in junior competition, also expects the 21 year old Labud member Josip Olujić:
- I'm in good shape, I have been training under guidance of Minski Fabris and I'm ready for the regatta.
- From all the guys I still expect good results, their quality is not questioned which is confirmed by the medals they have been winning – support for Croatian Finn sailors expressed and our legendary skipper Minski Fabris, who was European champion in 1978.
And who would be more proud if the club masts waved Croatian flag than first lady of the club – Mira Boban:
- We are proud in the first place for earning ISAF's trust to allow us to organize this championship and we are hopeful that the title of European Champion will stay with Bambi. We would also like to thank the city of Split, Split Dalmatia County as well as our sponsors for the support in organizing this competition at the highest level.
Ivan Kljaković-Gašpić known as Bambi, to whom the title of a favorite was added right away stated:
- Regatta has to start first and then we can talk about favorites, winning first or second places. We all start from zero and then the concentration, weather conditions and getting over the mistakes is what everything depends on. I will try my best and we will see if there is reason for those prognosis.
While they were giving statements the conference was also joined by the Michael Maier, Czech sailor who is at the sailing top for years now and also a great friend to all Croatian Finn sailors especially to Karlo Kuret.
Maier joked with skippers but Karlo answered with:
- Lately I haven't trained a lot, I was more occupied with the organization of the regatta for which the main part was done by the Mario Stipinović, member of Labud – Karlo praised his club members and threw back at Maier:
- Still I have to be at least better than him!
Personal skirmish is going to be fought and between two former Laser helmsmen, Mate Arapov member of Split's Mornar who now is skipper in Star class but couldn't resist the opportunity to sail at this prestigious competition in Finn class.
Other former Laser sailor is Vasilij Žbogar from Slovenia who in his medal collection, among others, has two Olympic medals – silver and a bronze and since he just started sailing in Finn class this season at European Championship is not expecting some „ crazy „ result just:
- I need to be faster than Mate! I know this area. I was often here for training in Laser with Mate as my sparring partner.
Good place, in junior competition, also expects the 21 year old Labud member Josip Olujić:
- I'm in good shape, I have been training under guidance of Minski Fabris and I'm ready for the regatta.
- From all the guys I still expect good results, their quality is not questioned which is confirmed by the medals they have been winning – support for Croatian Finn sailors expressed and our legendary skipper Minski Fabris, who was European champion in 1978.
And who would be more proud if the club masts waved Croatian flag than first lady of the club – Mira Boban:
- We are proud in the first place for earning ISAF's trust to allow us to organize this championship and we are hopeful that the title of European Champion will stay with Bambi. We would also like to thank the city of Split, Split Dalmatia County as well as our sponsors for the support in organizing this competition at the highest level.
