Nessebar sailor Alessandra Vasileva finished second in the junior girls' class at the international D'Azur Regatta in the Turkish city of Cesme, Nessebar municipality said.

Sailors from around the world took part, including from Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia and Spain. The municipality said Vasileva showed excellent preparation and skill against strong international competition.

Before the regatta, she trained at a camp run by Peruvian coach Fernando Alegre, whom the municipality describes as one of the best sailing coaches in the world. There Vasileva polished her technique, gained experience and worked in an international sporting environment.

"This undisputed triumph confirms the continuity of water sports in Nessebar municipality," said mayor Nikolay Dimitrov. "Our club is known for the achievements of generations of sailors," he added.

The mayor said the success also owes to municipal support for sailing, a sport typical of the Black Sea coast.

Developing children's and youth sport is a lasting priority of municipal policy, Nessebar municipality said. It backs sports clubs, provides training conditions and encourages taking part in competitions so that local athletes can grow.