The 2026 World Championships ended on a high note with three races crushed on the final day, bringing the total to 10 races run for the 265 competitors who appreciated the high quality of the organization both on land and on the water.

A truly exceptional event that will remain a benchmark for the Techno 293 class, more dynamic than ever!

After a strong start to the competition, sailed in strong to medium winds, with six races completed over the first two days, the weather shifted to a summer vibe and the wind went away. Wednesday’s calm forced the sailors to stay ashore and wait for the slightest breeze, but to no avail. On Thursday, a fickle wind allowed for only one race.
Everything came down to the final day. Facing uncertain forecasts and a tight schedule before the prize-giving ceremony, the Race Committee pushed hard to get everyone on the water early. It was a a wise decision as an unexpected North breeze gradually built to 15-18 knots under sunshine. Three back-to-back races followed, featuring intense battles for the podium and the overall rankings! A spectacular closing ceremony and a wild after-party celebrated the winners late into the night. It was a total success for the 2026 World Championship, a week that will stick in the memory of every sailor. Beyond the competition, the friendly atmosphere and rich exchanges were just as important as the competition itself. The Techno Spirit truly ruled in Foça, launching the season in the best possible way.

See you in Sopot, Poland at the end of July for the European Championships !

The Results

Under 13 (28 competitors)
The youngest fleet was dominated by Hungary’s Antal Körtvélyesi, who snatched four race wins, including the final two. He’s followed by Turkey’s Nilda Evin (top girl), who delivered a stunning performance with her 5.0m², consistently beating the boys at the front. Third place went to Benedek Schay, who made a strong comeback by winning two races in the second half of the event.

Under 15 Boys (36 competitors)
The exciting early battle between Spain’s Joshua Castro Jurek and France’s Simon Pirastu ultimately went to the Spaniard, who left no chance for his rival, winning the last four heats. They are followed by another Spaniard, Marco Dasilva-Gonzalez, whose consistency earned him a third-place finish.

Under 15 Girls (23 competitors)
Spain’s Cristina Iglesias-Rubio is the 2026 World Champion! It was a hard-fought week against Italy’s Chiara Marras, who remained a threat until the end by winning the last two races. Slightly behind the leading duo, Turkey’s Derin Toker battled long and hard with Italy’s Alessandra Porcu before pulling ahead on the final day with two solid second-place finishes.

Under 17 Boys (52 competitors)
The Greek team confirmed its undisputed dominance in the Championship’s top category, which didn’t prevent some exciting battles among the leading figures in this high-performing group. Second at the start of the championship, Orestis Nikolaos Palamidis ultimately proved the most consistent and took the lead from Spyridon Monastiriotis, who was less effective in the light wind races. They were followed by Foivos Koulalis, who held onto third place throughout the week. The only one to resist this Greek wave was the Italian Davide Yuccas, who finished fourth.

Under 17 Girls (39 sailors)
This category is very competitive and of an excellent standard. The top five competitors, remained close to each other throughout. Estonian Johanna Luka climbed to the top step of the podium after winning two of the last three races. She thus distanced herself from her rival, Greek Kyriaki Zerva, who finished second, ahead of Spaniard Olivia Sanchez-Moral.

Techno+ Boys (56 sailors)
The Techno+ fleet was massive in Foça, attracting more and more sailors who want to keep racing with the Techno spirit beyond age 17. Belgium’s Julien Omey, who impressed in the strong wind on Day 1, confirmed his form by winning two of the final three races. He finished ahead of Greece’s Ioannou Panagiotis, who remained dangerous in the light breeze. In the battle for bronze, Greece’s Orestis Valiadis won his duel against Turkey’s Aslan Kayhan.

Techno+ Girls (25 sailors)
The reigning World Champion, Italy’s Teresa Medde, maintained her lead over her rivals all week and won the 2026 World Championship with a comfortable lead. She dominated the category, winning four races and finishing well ahead of Turkey’s Defne Egrilmez and Spain’s Martina Barbara-Tor who finished second and third respectively.

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