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Lake Garda delivered some fantastic conditions once again for day two of the 2012 Tornado World Championships. Three races were held on Tuesday in around 15 knots of breeze. As with every day in Lake Garda the wind started from the North fading towards midday then turning to the South and picking up. It was very much a day for ... Read More »

    Perfect conditions for day one! 41 Tornado’s from 11 different nations across the World have arrived in the beautiful scenic location of Torbole on Lake Garda, Italy for the annual Mixed and Open World Championships. The racing is being held from the 17th – 21st September. Read More »

Yesterday saw the first practice race of the 2012 Tornado World Championships. The race was won by Brett Burvill and Ryan Duffield from Australia sailing with their Ullman One Design Sails. There are lots of keen sailors in Torbole this year and it looks as if there is going to be some very competitive racing. Measurement went ahead okay and ... Read More »

If you took part in either the 2011 Tornado World or European Championships then we have a treat for you! Download all of the Hi-Res photos and video files directly from Drop Box. If you would like the photos then please drop an email to info@tornado-class.org and we will get you set up with access. Thank you to Martina Barnet ... Read More »

Dany and Kostas, congratulations on your new World Title!! 38 teams from 11 nations – was it good to have a variety of sailors from across the World? It was great to sail against Tornado sailors from Brazil, Australia and Europe. It seems that as time passes more and more sailors from around the world are enjoying Tornado sailing. Kostas, ... Read More »

A demanding final day on Lake Biel. On the last and decisive day of the Tornado World Championships on Lake Biel, the wind gave the 37 Tornados reported from eleven nations, a extravagant, yet challenging final. The anticipated cold front brought fresh westerly wind of four to six Beaufort. Shortly after ten clock, there was no holding back on the ... Read More »

Shortly before 3pm was the long awaited first race of the Tornado World Championships on Lake Biel. The storm warnings and the hazy sky with clouds towers led to various discussions as to whether a start was too risky. 26 boats took to the water and were rewarded with one race completed. The westerly wind was blowing at a good ... Read More »

Video highlights from day one of the 2011 MCM Tornado World Championships on Lake Biel, Switzerland. Read More »

2011 MCM Tornado World Championships – Interesting wind conditions on Lake Biel 38 teams from 11 nations are waiting to battle it out for this year’s Tornado World Championships on Lake Biel in Switzerland this week. Racing was due to start on Wednesday but interesting wind conditions have prevented any races from taking place so far. Stormy winds on day ... Read More »

Here are some photos from preperations and the measurement for the 2011 Tornado World Championships. http://www.mko.ch/regatten/tornado11/22.08.2011%20-%20Einschreiben/index.html   Read More »