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    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 »

Day Four of the 2012 Tornado European Championships started slowly with very light airs. There was just over the 6 knots required by the class rules to start a race. As the race progressed the Team Red Bull GRE7 took the lead and it stayed that way with them fighting off the competition across the race course. The wind was ... Read More »

Day three of the Tornado European championships saw a mixture of wind, the second crash and the first capsize of the event. We also had a new committee boat and race officer for the day with the previous race officer having to head to Texel. Although the morning stated with a light breeze it quickly built to 15 knots and ... Read More »

There was a postponement at the start of day two due to high wind conditions and rain. At 11am the postponement came down with a 12pm start scheduled for the first of three races. The wind speed was perfect all day starting as a force 5 and dropping to a force 4. Although the speed was perfect the wind was ... Read More »

Day one of the Tornado European Championships kicked off today with perfect conditions; a nice consistent force 3 breeze and beautiful sunshine. 13 boats from 5 nations, CZE, GBR, GER, GRE and NED have arrived to try and prevent Dany and Kostas from winning their 5th Tornado European Championships in a row. Two races were scheduled for today and after ... Read More »

Online Entry is now available for the 2012 Tornado European Championships. http://www.tornado-class.org/tornadoeuropeans/europeansonline-entry/   Read More »

We’ve been sent some pictures of the 2012 Tornado European Championships venue in Warder, Holland. Online registration will be open soon on this website. 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 »

Lake Como was presented at its best for the 38 teams from 9 nations who arrived to battle it out to be 2011 Tornado European Champions. Every day just in time for lunch the southern thermals came through and gave the Tornado sailors excellent sailing conditions. It was certainly one of the most beautiful championships the Tornado class has had ... Read More »