It was the end of qualifying, and day 3’s racing finally produced a change in the men’s leaderboard at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Jericoacoara. Mathis Ghio (FRA) claims the top spot for the first time. Paula Novotná (CZE) continues to lead the women although three race wins in the morning session is proof that Orane Ceris (FRA)  is closing the gap on the World No.1 rider.   HEADLINES Sunshine and strong north-easterly winds of 16 to 22 knots Top three men separated by less than a point Sunday’s gold fleet racing will pit the top 14 men against…

HEADLINES Sunshine and strong north-easterly winds of 16 to 22 knots Riders are aching after eight short course races in a day Paula Novotná (CZE) leads the women, but Orane Ceris (FRA) closes the gap Perfect 8-ball from Mathis Ghio (FRA) in the men’s qualifying When she came ashore after the second of two four-race sessions on the water, Orane Ceris (FRA) couldn’t even remember how many races she had won. “I won one race today,” she said. “No, you won two!” said her arch rival Paula Novotná (CZE) who continues to lead the women’s fleet by a healthy margin

In the women’s fleet Paula Novotná (CZE) ran away with day one of competition at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup in Jericoacoara. It’s much closer in the men’s fleet with Bastian Escofet (FRA) topping the leaderboard, although only by the skin of his teeth.   HEADLINES Sunshine and strong easterly winds of 18 to 22 knots Rabbit start and long distance race gets the competition underway Four back-to-back short course races in the afternoon leaves riders tired but happy Paula Novotná (CZE) dominates the women’s competition Bastian Escofet (FRA) leads the men by less than a point

World Sailing has partnered with the International Wing Sports Association (IWSA) and the Global Wingsports Association (GWA) to support the development of one of the fastest growing sailing disciplines. Under a new governance structure for the sport, World Sailing will endorse two Wingfoil world tours to cater to the fast-growing Wingfoiling community and provide the best platform for sailors across the globe. A Racing World Tour delivered by the IWSA which will crown world champions for the ‘racing’ disciplines, including a world champion for the Open discipline, where any Wingfoil equipment can be used providing a platform for the development…

It’s the eve of competition for around 60 riders from around the world who have converged on Brazil’s watersports capital, Jericoacoara Beach, for the final of the World Cup Series which also serves as Pan-American and Brazilian Wingfoil Championship.   HEADLINES • Brazilian riders ready to put up a fight against the international competitors • Francesco Cappuzzo (ITA) and Paula Novotná (CZE) are in Jeri to see if they can add world titles to their European titles • Strong trade winds expected for the whole regatta • Vila Kalango and the sandy town of Jericoacoara ready to put on a…