Uyc Wolfgangsee: Prettner and Flachberger set sailing goals in EM!

Uyc Wolfgangsee: Prettner and Flachberger set sailing goals in EM!

Thessaloniki, Griechenland - Today, on June 2, 2025, Keanu Prettner and Jakob Flachberger from the Union Yachtclub Wolfgangsee are ready for their first challenge at the Segel European Championship in Thessaloniki, Greece, which begins on Tuesday. The duo relies on a 49 boat that is lovingly called "Hawara". At last year's European Championship in La Grande-Motte, France, they were able to achieve eighth place after a remarkable catch-up, which they find very satisfactory. Prettner emphasizes that the boat has now been prepared for this European Championship and for the upcoming World Cup in October.

Since June 2019, Prettner and Flachberger are consistently sailing as a team. Your goal is to establish yourself as the next generation in the 49 area. In July 2023, they took part in the Junior World Cup in Risør, Norway, and took 31st place there. They achieved their better placement at the Junior Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, where they reached sixth place and took second place in the U21 European classification. They are currently preparing for the 49 World Championships with the national team in Australia, which will take place from February 9th to 15th

intensive preparation in Australia

Time in Australia brings valuable experiences for Prettner and Flachberger. You have the opportunity to learn from the world ranking secondary Benjamin Bildstein and David Hussl, who qualified for the Olympic Games at the World Cup in Auckland. Prettner emphasizes the excellent communication and understanding between the two sailors, which together have intensively prepared for the U23 European Championship. In Australia, they also received a new boat that is called "Amun", which has a special meaning for Prettner because it is the first new boat in its sailing career.

The baptism of the boat was carried out by her national team colleague Laura Schöfegger, and the two sailors have invested a lot of work in the adaptations of the boat. Your goal at the upcoming World Cup is a placement in the front midfield. OESV sports director Matthias Schmid emphasizes that the next generation is ready and that Prettner and Flachberger deserve the chance of their first full season.

The challenges in mind

With the upcoming competition in Thessaloniki and the World Cup in mind, Prettner and Flachberger are more motivated than ever to do their best. The successes from the Junior European Championship and the positive experiences in Australia form a solid basis for their future in a powerful 49 sailing. With every competition you get closer to your goal of establishing yourself as a powerful team in international sailing.

For interested parties who want to learn more about upcoming events in the 49 sailing, the official website 49er.org offers comprehensive information on upcoming competitions.

Prettner and Flachberger are on the best way to influence the sailing scene in the international area, and the upcoming competitions are an important step in this way.