The last day of the Tornado World Championship in Rimini was nothing less than exciting. The wind picked up just in time for the final decisive race, reaching speeds of around 12 knots. This unexpected but welcome increase in wind brought momentum to the conclusion of the World Championship.
Zdenek Pavlis and his daughter Klara Pavlisova, who were in third place until this morning, were unfortunately unlucky. Their snuffer broke in the ninth race, meaning that the team from the Czech Republic was unable to finish the last two races. In the tenth and final race of the championship, the tension was palpable. Team AUT 995, Angelika K. and Calvin C., continued their strong performance and secured the top position in the mixed and overall rankings even with more wind. We congratulate our new doubles world champions on their title in the mixed and overall rankings.
Results (open):
- AUT 995 – Angelika Kohlendorfer and Calvin Claus
- SUI 225 – Marcel Steiner and Ben Steiner
- FRA 2 – Yoann Trecul and Thomas Ferrand
Results (mixed):
- AUT 995 – Angelika Kohlendorfer and Calvin Klaus
- CZE 72 – Michaela Pavlisova and Marek Pavlis
- AUT 3 – Dietmar Salzmann and Cornelia Salzmann
Results (youth):
- AUT 32 – Nicolas Martin and Matthäus Zöchling
- CZE 72 – Michaela Pavlisova and Marek Pavlis
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the organizing committee and Club Nautico Rimini for their impeccable organization and hospitality. Their efforts ensured that the championship was a complete success and provided an unforgettable experience for all participants. Jürgen Jentsch the President of the International Tornado Association had this to say about the World Championship in Rimini: “This was probably one of the best World Championships we have ever had.”