HIGHLIGHTS

• Gian Andrea Stragiotti of Switzerland wins the Youth Foil overall and U17 class
• Double Polish victory: Karolina Jankowska is female champion and Jakub Balewicz wins the U15 title

There wasn’t enough wind to get the Youth Foil U17 on the water today, so Gian Andrea Stragiotti of Switzerland was crowned the world champion ahead of last year’s winner from Poland, Jan Koszowski, with bronze also going to Poland, Jakub Balewicz. It was also a Polish success story in the female division, the title going to Karolina Jankowska. The Youth Foil class is less than two years old but it is growing all the time, providing a great entry-level opportunity for young riders who want to work their way through to the high-performance Formula Kite.

Torregrande delivered

Despite the light winds on the final day, Torregrande on the west coast of Sardinia delivered excellent foiling conditions throughout the competition. The Youth Foil calendar is getting busier.  Next events include the Grand Prix in Campione in June and the Europeans in Gizzeria in July.