Perfect conditions in magnificent Pwllheli Bay!

After 3 days of racing in perfect conditions, 9 races have already been run in Pwllheli Bay, ensuring already the success of this 2025 edition. We’re starting to guess the leaders in each category, but the next 3 days, which promise to be less windy, will certainly reshuffle the cards in several series.

The 2025 World Championship is very lucky with the weather. After a period of calm last week and the forecast of a gale after the weekend, a 15-18 knot wind under a slightly overcast sun is blowing every afternoon on the magnificent Pwllheli waters. As a result, three races were launched each day, with variations in strength and direction that allowed everyone to have fun and play tactically. The current, which reverses during the day, creates a strong chop that the sailors must navigate to maintain speed. According to the coaches, the sailors learn a lot on this highly technical body of water! On land, camaraderie prevails, with great exchanges between the competitors from the 18 countries present, and there are just a few protests after the races. The very large and modern Club overlooking the immense beach offers a perfect setting for participants and parents, who can follow the race from the terrace or on their computer with tracking and live video.

Under 13 (38 riders)

The youngest category is dominated by the Turkish Tuna Tekin, who won five races and committed very few faults. He is followed by Hungarian Antal Körtvélyesi, who has demonstrated great consistency, with numerous second-place finishes. These two riders have distanced themselves from Antal Körtvélyesi and Bozok Balci, two other Turkish competitors, who finished just ahead of Italian Chiara Marras, the top female in the category.

Under-15 Boys (38 riders)

A fierce battle ensued between Spaniard Joshua Castro Jurek and Greek Foivos Koulalis, who finished the first half of the Championship within two points of each other. With several first-place finishes each, they pulled away from their pursuers, Italian Luis Burkhart and Frenchman Lilian Blugeon, who finished within one point of each other. Greece’s Evangelos Kyriazakos is not far behind…

Under-15 Girls (25 riders)

With eight first-place finishes, Spain’s Olivia Sanchez Moral is clearly dominating her category after winning seven races! Far behind, Greece’s Iliana Panagi was able to take two first-place finishes and pull away from her pursuer, Lithuania’s Marta Ieva Dale. In 4th and 5th place, with the highest points, are Italy’s Irene Bernardo Silici and Spain’s Cristina Iglesias Rubio.

Under-17 Boys (56 riders)

As at the 2024 World Championships, the Greek team dominates the Championship’s largest category. Spiros Monastiriotis leads the way, but another Greek rider, Georgios Kanellopoulos, is close behind. He is followed by a trio of riders who are very close together. Turkey’s Kayhan Aslan leads France’s Sören Nguema by just two points, tied with Portugal’s André Caires.

Techno + Boys (34 riders)

The Techno + series is largely dominated by competitors from Asia. Although he only won one race, Japan’s Daigo Komatsu has been the most consistent, finishing second in five rounds. A few points behind, Thailand’s Navin Singsart and Japan’s Yuto Aoki still have a strong chance of winning the title with their two first-place finishes. They are followed by two Japanese riders, Hajime Koba and Takehito Katayama.

Techno + Girls (16 riders)

Reigning World Champion Teresa Medde of Italy once again dominates this category after winning six rounds. She’s well ahead of Spain’s Alejandra López-Amado Arencibia, Greece’s Anna Floudopoulou, and France’s Swane Tarcy. All three are within one point of each other. A fierce battle is in store for the podium!

To continue following the 2025 World Championship, visit the event website where you’ll find results, daily photos and videos, and live coverage of the race via live video and trackers worn by the riders.