In the two races of the final day of the Opti World Championships, there was an upheaval at the top: Danyil Mykhailichenko UKR, who had been leading the day before, dropped back to fourth place with 21st/34th place. Weka Bhanubandh THA seized the opportunity and moved up to first place, just one point ahead of James Pine USA. Bronze went to Francesco Carrieri ITA. Damian Berther SUI set another highlight with a 2nd place in the Goldfleet, he is 34th. In the Silverfleet, Romain Surdez SUI is 11th (=80 overall). There were 284 Optis from 62 nations at the start. The results and the reports.

Yesterday, the seabreeze blew stronger than on the previous days with around 15 knots, which again led to some changes in the ranking. Before today's final day, the situation is exciting: Danyil Mykhailichenko UKR is still in the lead after a moderate day (58/23), but Henric Wigforss SWE, best of the day (1/10), is only 5 points behind in second place. Another 3 points behind, James Pine USA is now 3rd. 13 points behind, Erik Scheidt LTU also remains in the title race. Damian Berther SUI follows in 40th place. In the Silverfleet Romain Surdez SUI is now 14th (=81 overall). The ranking, the reports and spectacular pictures in the gallery.

With a little delay, the seabreeze set in yesterday in Bodrum. The first two final races were sailed in winds that initially reached 6-8 knots and later increased to 10-12 knots. Daniyl Mykhailichenko UKR as best sailor of the day took over the lead, finishing first and seventh. Francesco Carrieri ITA follows 11 points behind in second place, with ranks 3-8 just 4 points apart. Damian Berther SUI is now 32nd. The results and the daily-report.

The finals of the Team Race World Championship were sailed yesterday in light to moderate winds. In the duel for gold, the USA defeated Ukraine, while Sweden took the bronze medal against Turkey. The results and the report. Today the final regattas of the Individual World Championships continue. After the qualifications Danyil Mykhailichenko UKR is leading with 2 points ahead of Erik Scheidt LTU and Francesco Carrieri ITA. In 24th place, Damian Berther SUI is the only Swiss in the gold fleet. The ranking.

The round robin of the World Team Race Championship was completed yesterday in Bodrum, 16 teams are qualified for today's finals. Among them are Germany and France, here the report of the German team with the list of all finalists. Switzerland has apparently been eliminated, unfortunately there is no information about yesterday on the event website - the Facebook page of the SUI team. Here is the replay of yesterday's live broadcast. The decision at the Team Race World Championships today will also be broadcast live.

Yesterday in Bodrum, the qualifications for the final regattas were completed with two races in hot temperatures and a good sea breeze. Danyil Mykhailichenko UKR is now in the lead, with Erik Scheidt LTU and Francesco Carrieri ITA two points behind. Damian Berther SUI scored a race win in his group and moved up to 24th place, making him the only Swiss in the Goldfleet. Romain Surdez SUI (rank 119) and Lars Keller SUI (140) are sailing in the Silverfleet - the Facebook page of the SUI team. The results, the daily report and the Facebook page with the pictures. Today and tomorrow the Team Racing World Championship is scheduled.

The Opti World Championships in Turkey began yesterday in the best seabreeze conditions. The fleet of 276 competitors is divided into four groups. First leaders on equal points are Malcom Dahlberg SWE, Sviatoslav Madonich UKR and Ioannis Tournis GRE. Damian Berther SUI is a good 30th with ranks 9 and 12. Romain Surdez SUI achieved the best result with a 7th rank, but he also had to accept an early start - Facebook page of the Swiss team. The ranking, the official report and the Facebook page.

With the Practice Race and the Opening Ceremony - here the videos and pictures of the Swiss Team - the Opti World Championship 2022 officially started yesterday. Today, the first races are on the programme. The event website promises both live ticker and GPS tracking.

The Optimist World Championship starts today in Turkey with the Practice Race. With 286 participants from 61 nations (including Sudan and Chadikistan), it is once again one of the most international sporting events of all. Damian Berther, Nicolò Carrara, Romain Surdez, Mark Benczur and Lars Keller are representing Switzerland. It remains to be seen whether already the practice race can be followed today via Live-Ticker or GPS-Tracking. The event website.