Formula Windsurfing Youth & Masters World Championships

07.01 | Saturday

18:15 | The youth and masters world championship has come to an end here in lago di santa croce. Awards ceremony will be held in the village around 19 :00

16:34 | The Leaders in Race #14 at the moment: POR 5, LTU 789, LAT 23, POL 555, LTU 11

16:19 | Race#15 in starting procedure

15:53 | 2nd leg.. . Rounding the upwind mark : POR 5, LA5 23, Ned 46, POL 555 (POL 381 UFD )

15:46 | First at the upwind mark, POR 5, POL 381, POL 555, LAT 23, BRA 5

15:44 | Wind looks light... Races are on

15:37 | Race #14 in starting procedure

15:10 | Ap flag went down

14:35 | Ap flag raised ashore.. . Small break, awaiting further information

14:27 | Race #13, crossing the finish line LAT 23, LTU 11, POL 5, NED 46 and SWE 8

14:23 | Aut 30, broken fin and Ned 461 with ocs

14:19 | Following : LTU 11, NED 35, POR 5 AND SWE 8.....

14:18 | LAT 23 is leading this race at the moment

14:16 | Some ocs reported

14:03 | Orange flag 🚩 up for race#13

13:38 | It looks really light out there and could be challenging for some of the heavy competitors.

13:37 | 2nd leg, leaders after the upwind mark : DEN 48, POR 5, LAT 23, LTU 789 AND ITA 251

13:27 | Lots of competitors got stuck in a huge lul at the upwind mark

13:23 | Upwind mark, Ltu 789, ITA 251, den 48, POL 555, Por 5 and lat 23

13:17 | Races are on

13:11 | Race #12 in starting procedure Weather looks great, now gusting up to 15 knots

12:44 | The race committee announced 2 races back to back.. Then a break and possibly continue if conditions allow so.

12:33 | Competitors happy and getting ready for the last races on the final competition day. Water crew ready, wind readings up to 13knts

12:31 | Ap flag raised, the lake is filling with thermal winds

11:56 | Crowded beach, still no sign of any wind, temperatures "summerish"

10:39 | Day 5 | the final competition day.... At the moment not much wind but the sun ☀ is shining bright.

06.30 | Friday

17:16 | Ap over A the end of day 4 BBQ on the spot, first Possible warning signal tomorrow is scheduled at 11:00

16:42 | All competitors are back ashore

16:41 | Top 7 at finish line of race #11 | POL 555, SWE 8 Por 5, Ltu 11, bra 5, Ned 46, Ltu 789

16:15 | The leaders are POL 555 Ltu 789, LAT 23, Por 5, SWE 8

16:03 | Wind readings 11 to 14 knots

15:59 | Race #11 in starting procedure, 10min to the start

15:36 | Top 7 of race #10 POL 555, Por 5, LAT 23, SWE 8, Ltu 11, Aut 30, bra 5

15:26 | Upfront on the downwind reach.. POL 555, Por 5, Aut 30 and lat 23

15:24 | Good start, wind is still suitable blowing now 8to11 knots.. Looks very light at some spots on the course

15:11 | 10min to the start of race #10

15:03 | Competitors are heading out.. Race #10 to start soon, winds look lighter

14:27 | Wind is dropping.. . 7 to 11knots at the moment

14:05 | Top 6 finish of race #9| Por 5, LAT 23, Aut 30, Ned 46, POL 555 and BRA 5 All competitors ashore... Ap flag raised, 1hour break. The wind is dropping awaiting further notice.. ..

13:45 | Race #9 is racing Por 5 first at windward mark followed by lat 23 and aut 30

13:37 | Race #9 in starting procedure

13:20 | Few competitors ashore changing sail sizes.

13:10 | Race #9 to follow soon and then competitors will have a break. Wind is still OK 11 to 15 knots

13:08 | Race #8 top 3| lat 23, Por 5, gre 19

12:59 | Race #8 racing, winds are up and down but still suitable, once again LAT 23 in the lead just rounded the leeward mark

12:18 | LAT 23 is leading once again... Aut 30 in second Last leg

12:02 | Wind readings at the moment 12 to 18 knots in the gusts

11:56 | Orange flag 🚩 up 10min to the start race#7

11:21 | Wind has picked up.. 15-20knots

10:07 | Day 4| sunny summer vibes, first Possible start scheduled for 12:00

06.29 | Thursday

16:47 | The Rain returns... all competitors back on the beach after race #6 was completed, AP flag is up until further notice.

16:35 | Race #6 leaders : LTU 789, AUT 30, LAT 23

16:23 | Race #6 Is racing

15:44 | AP Flag went down, Race #6 to start soon. Conditions are still great for racing with winds from 14 up to 20knots in the gusts.

15:40 | Race #5 | Top 4 = LAT 23, POR 5, POL 555, LTU 11

15:09 | Ap flag raised ashore.... Competitors are back on the beach

14:40 | Lat 23, Por 5, Ltu 789 the top 3 of race #4 Race #5 is now racing

14:35 | Race #5 in starting procedure soon.. Winds up to 30knots

14:20 | A few competitors are back to the beach.. . Gear swap and some rigging smaller sails..

14:06 | Following LAT 23, POR 5 and POL 555

14:05 | The wind looks strong, few boards capzised

14:03 | LAT 23 is leading at the moment

13:58 | Race #4 in starting procedure. Wind readings 14 up to 20knots

13:29 | Race #3 was won by the current event leader Janis Preiss LAT 23

13:18 | And the sun is out.. . Conditions are still suitable

13:14 | Top 3 at the moment : aut30, bra 5 lat 23. The wind is dropping.. Some positions already changed a few competitors stalled.

13:08 | Good start, wind is picking up and dark clouds approaching.

12:59 | 2 minutes left to the start procedure of Race #3

12:34 | The AP Flag went down... Race # 3 to start soon Some competitors are already out testing their gear. Wind readings at the moment 8-11 knots

12:05 | The Wind seems to be filling in, some competitors are getting prepared. Stay tuned for further updates..

11:16 | Day 3 | Partly Cloudy, No wind... AP Flag is up and on standby mode until conditions improve.

06.28 | Wednesday

19:11 | Tomorrows first possible start is scheduled at 10:00. Top 5 after 2 Races: 1. Janis Preiss LAT 23 2. Giedrius Liutkus LTU 11 3. Miguel Marthino POR 5 4. Mathias Pinheiro BRA 5 5. Ulf Sjostedt SWE 8

17:56 | End of day 2 AP over A

16:59 | Still cloudy at the moment, rain stopped, winds shifted competitors on standby after 2 races. Provisional results will be posted soon.

15:01 | ❗ THE AGM will be tomorrow night - exact time and details of location on the ONB tomorrow.

14:27 | Rumbling thunder ⚡ and rain ☔

14:16 | Race #3 not started.. All competitors are send back to the beach.. Ap flag raised ashore..due to thunder, dark clouds and rain. Back to standby mode.

14:02 | Some dark clouds approaching, but the race committee will push for more races after a short break. Full results will be available soon.

13:56 | Leaders at the moment, last leg : SWE 8, BRA 5 and POL 381 .. | top 3 finalist remained in the same position.

13:47 | ITA 400, BRA 767, Hun 5 OCS

13:43 | Race #2 started

12:49 | Thermal wind has started to blow. A start is scheduled for 13:00. Wind readings : 10-11 knots gusting up to 13knts. 😏

09:15 | check out latest video from patrik on facebook

08:27 | Good morning from Santa Croce lake

06.27 | Tuesday

18:20 | AP over A - no more racing today. Lets hope for a better forecast tomorrow. Check out the latest photos on facebook.

18:04 | AP over H on starting boat, but it does not look good

16:50 | AP Down - hopefully racing commences soon

13:52 | Still overcast skies and on postponement

12:58 | AP is up - waiting for conditions to improve; meantime more pictures on facebook

10:55 | After a thunderstorm there are still some clouds and it is hot; still hoping for winds this afternoon. Meantime check out the video and photos from yesterday on FW facebook page.

10:53 | But, first , some late registrations until 11;00; first possible start at 13:00.

10:52 | Good morning - welcome to the first day of racing on the beautiful Santa Croce lake.

06.26 | Monday

20:51 | Full competitor list available soon - after this evenings opening ceremony. First possible start for racing tomorrow at 10:00hrs

14:55 | check out the first photos of the event location on facebook

13:19 | Skippers meeting will follow the close of registration.

13:16 | Registration now underway at the 2017 Formula Windsurfing Youth & Masters World Championships