Yesterday, the 8m world championship in Geneva came to an end with another two races. With 8 victories in 9 races, Jean Fabre SUI and his team became world champions. Silver and bronze went to Eckhard Kaller GER and Werner Deuring AUT. King Harald of Norway (photo) follows in 10th place. The final ranking.
Only one race could be completed yesterday in Geneva. Again Jean Fabre SUI and his team won, with 7 wins in 7 races the title is not to be taken away from them anymore. Eckhard Kaller GER is still 2nd, Werner Deuring AUT and Vera Mogna ITA (with Flavio Favini ITA) are tied for 3rd. The results.
Yesterday was a rest day at the 8m IJ World Championship in Geneva. So far, 6 races have been sailed, all won by Jean Fabre SUI and his team. The ranking.
Good breeze conditions again allowed for two races on the third day of the 8m world championship. With two more race wins, Jean Fabre SUI and his team remain in a class of their own, the title should no longer be out of their reach. Eckhard Kaller GER in 2nd is now 5 points ahead of Werner Deuring AUT. The results and the Facebook page with the pictures.
Yesterday, two more races were sailed in Geneva. Again Jean Fabre SUI won twice on his home waters. Werner Deuring AUT (with Dan Slater NZL) follows on rank 2. One point behind is Eckhard Kaller GER on rank 3. The rankings.
The 8m World Championships started yesterday in Geneva in light winds. With two race wins, Jean Fabre SUI and his team took the lead. Eckhart Kaller GER and Timo Ellegast GER follow on ranks 2 and 3 of the 24 teams from 8 nations, each 7 points behind. The ranking list.