Crowning of our 2025 World Champions
As our World Championships drew to a thrilling close on Friday afternoon, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation! Sailors and families were buzzing with excitement as they prepared for their journey home, eagerly looking forward to the iconic Feva prize-giving ceremony. The event was a joyous celebration, where sailors, parents, coaches, and volunteers came together, rekindling old friendships and forging new ones, all united in their delight over this spectacular event.
Throughout the championship, the level of talent on display was nothing short of extraordinary. Two teams, in particular, dazzled everyone with their phenomenal performances on the water. Team Zofia Wells and Charlotte Handley from New Zealand (sail no. 9153) dominated the qualifying series with sheer brilliance! Meanwhile, the Austrian duo, David Vogl and Valentin Vogl (sail no. 5842), were absolutely unstoppable during the final series!
We are thrilled beyond words to crown David Vogl and Valentin Vogl from Austria (sail no. 5842) as our 2025 World Champions! Their flawless sailing in the final series was a testament to their skill and determination, making their victory incredibly well-deserved. A massive round of applause and heartfelt congratulations to David and Valentin Vogl for clinching the 2025 World Champions title!
In the top ten gold fleet boats it is we wonderful to see 6 Nations.
Overall Results:
World Champions – David Vogl & Valentin Vogl, AUT (sail no. 5842)
2nd Gold – Zofia Wells & Charlotte Handley, NZL (sail no. 9153)
3rd Gold – Montanari Mario & Bazzani Domenico, ITA (sail no. 7644)
4th Gold – Edoardo Bastini & Samuele Bardelli, ITA (sail no. 7882)
5th Gold – Thomas Whitehead & Daniel Whitehead, GBR (sail no. 8686)
6th Gold – Luca Soprani & Luca Zamboni, ITA, (sail no. 7300)
7th Gold – Benas Šapkinas & Mykolas Leipus, LTU, (sail no. 4)
8th Gold – Thomas Knight & Samuel Machell, GBR (sail no. 9155)
9th Gold – Eggenspieler Anthony & Maurey Léonie, FRA, (sail no. 8804)
10th Gold – Emily Ridout & Annabel Ridout, GBR, (sail no. 8830)
Female Category
1st Females – Zofia Wells & Charlotte Handley, NZL (sail no. 9153)
2nd Females – Emily Ridout & Annabel Ridout, GBR, (sail no. 8830)
3rd Females – Rachel Elms & Laura Jubb, GBR (sail no. 8639)
Junior Category
Junior World Champions – Eggenspieler Anthony & Maurey Léonie, FRA, (sail no. 8804)
2nd Juniors – Bamberg Saladie Lino & Dezat Arthur, FRA (sail no. 8997)
3rd Juniors – Jack Laborde & Albert Wells, SUI (sail no. 9084)
The Mixed Category
1st Mixed – Eggenspieler Anthony & Maurey Léonie, FRA, (sail no. 8804)
2nd Mixed – Willot Hugues & Sauge-Merle Constance, FRA, (sail no. 6857)
3rd Mixed – Federico Bastini & Carlotta Traverso, ITA, (sail no. 7055)
Family Category
1st Family – David Vogl & Valentin Vogl, AUT (sail no. 5842)
2nd Family – Thomas Whitehead & Daniel Whitehead, GBR (sail no. 8686)
3rd Family – Emily Ridout & Annabel Ridout, GBR, (sail no. 8830)
Silver Fleet
1st Silver – Bureaux Jeanne & Lattanzio-Elfstrom Maj-Britt, FRA (sail no. 8592)
2nd Silver – Pedro-Chirat Loïc & Guillaud-Rollin Fantine, FRA (sail no. 7230)
3rd Silver – Emmanuel Chan & Emmanuel Chan, GBR (sail no. 8584)
Bronze Fleet
1st Bronze – Maurey Léandre & Deguelle-Maingre Yulian, FRA (sail no. 8798)
2nd Bronze – Vincent Goan & Dupont Basile, FRA (sail no. 6407)
3rd Bronze – Kiran Moses & Harry Laborde, SUI (sail no. 9087)
There are as always many thank yous to be made, and without this support it would not be the same exciting, cherished and successful event we all know and love. Many Memories were made for all, and the continuous efforts over this last year by Zelie, Alexis and Clem from Club Nautique Voile Aix les Bains was truly evident throughout this Worlds, thank you! To our Race Committee and Tim Hancock our PRO, to our Jury: Jean Luc Michon, Alexander, Michal, Nicole, Joep, and Antonio. Also, thanks goes to Jon Eskdale Sailwave and Yvonne our Results and Tally team.
Thank you to all the sponsors which include Aix les Bain Rivieria des Alpes, La Region – Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, Aix les Bains Partenaire and Savoie Le department. To Magic Marine for the striking rash vests and all the wonderful prizes. Suntribe for providing coloured sunblock for the sailors, volunteers and families to use to protect themselves from those hot sun rays. RS Sailing, especially to Ben and Rafael for their continuous help with the boats throughout the event.
Thanks also to Oli King for the superb photos, and Tide Design Studio for the prize-giving medals.
More thank you’s to the Sailors for your friendly spirits, to the Coaches and parents for being the sailors here and your support throughout this event, and the year.
The Feva Class Association has absolutely loved this event, and we’re excited to see you next year at Travemünde for our 2026 World Championships as part of the RS Games where our Feva family will come together and will be bigger than ever! I will finish with a well-known RS Sailing hash tag that says it all: #sailitliveitloveit.
Photos by Oli King Photography
Written by Chrissie Le Petit
