With ranks 2/2/1/1 on the final day, Christian Zürrer SUI with his 'Black Star Sailing Team' moved up to first place. While Zürrer is trimming the mainsail, Chris Steele NZL, Optimist World Champion 2007, is at the helm. 'K-Challenge' with Quentin Delapierre FRA is 2nd, 9 points behind. 'Alinghi-Red Bull' with Maxime Bachelin SUI and 'Team Tilt' with Sébastien Schneiter SUI in 3rd and 4th round off the Swiss' good record. ------ The ranking and the report.

Light winds made foiling difficult yesterday in Lagos. Three races were sailed in winds of initially 10 knots later dropping to 3 knots. ----- With ranks 1/3/1, 'Black Star' of Christian Zürrer SUI was again best of the day and moved up to within 6 points of the still leading 'K-Challenge' with Quentin Delapierre FRA before today's final day. 'Alinghi Red Bull' follows in 3rd place. ----- The ranking and the report

Moderate winds between 8 and 15kts marked the 2nd day of the GC32 World Championship in the south of Portugal. Once again, 5 races were sailed. ----- As team of the day, the 'Black Star Sailing Team' of Christian Zürrer SUI (with Chris Steel NZL at the helm) moved up to second place. Still in the lead 'K-Challenge' with Quentin Delapierre FRA who extended their lead to 10 points. 'Alinghi-Red Bull' dropped back to 3rd due to two failed starts. ----- The ranking and the report.

In light winds at first, later increasing to 20kn, the GC32 catamaran world championship started yesterday in the south of Portugal with 5 races. Thanks to 3 race wins, 'K-Challenge' with Quentin Delapierre FRA took the lead. 3 points behind is Alinghi with Maxime Bachelin in 2nd place. The ranking and the report.

The starting signal for the first race of the GC32 foil catamaran world championship is to be given today in Lagos. The set up is interesting: 'Alinghi' is considered the favourite after their victories this season, but helmsman Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI is leaving his post to Maxime Bachelin SUI this time. Jason Caroll USA's 'Argo' has been joined by Olympic Laser gold medallist Paul Goodison GBR. The preview.

The GC32 catamaran world championship starts today in the south of Portugal. 'Alinghi' with Arnaud Psarofaghis SUI will start as the big favorite. ----- The preview.