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Zhik 2023 September Seaboot 700 LEADERBOARD
International Moth

International Moth

Singlehanded, radical development class that has seen some true innovations in sailing. Most moths are now ultra-thin & ultra-light. The latest developments have been giving the Moths hydrofoils and foil wings.

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For only a small group the Lowriders are making huge strides forward in communication and have hooked up with other lowrider groups out on the continent and further afield
© IMCA UK
When the windguru forecast is firmly of the opinion that the whole day will be like this, it is only understandable for people to make the call to stay firmly at home, saving time and travelling brownie points for a 'better' day
© Dougal Henshall
Team Audace - Università di Trieste - 2023 Foiling SuMoth Challenge
© Martina Orsini / We Are Foiling Media
Todd McGuire - 11th Hour Racing - 2023 Foiling SuMoth Challenge
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Team Audace - Università di Trieste - 2023 Foiling SuMoth Challenge
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2023 Foiling SuMoth Challenge
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Bruno Giuntoli - Foiling SuMoth Challenge
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German Lisa Schweigert - 1st woman of Moth class
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Podium Moth class
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Italian Simone Salvà - 2nd of the Moth Class
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Podium Foiling SuMoth Challenge
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Giles Scott (UK) - 3rd place Moth class
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Audace Sailing Team - Università di Trieste - Overall Winner Foiling SuMoth Challenge 2023
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French Enzo Balanger, winner of the Moth class
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CJ Perez at 10th Anniversary Foiling Week
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International Moths at the 10th Anniversary Foiling Week
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Local talent Simone Salvà from Fraglia Vela Malcesine at 10th Anniversary Foiling Week
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Enzo Balanger at 10th Anniversary Foiling Week
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Giles Scott at 10th Anniversary Foiling Week
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Bruno Giuntoli - Founder and Manager SuMoth Challenge
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Henry Haslett (NZL) - Wetsuit Outlet and Zhik International Moth World Championship 2023
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Seb Menzies (NZL) Day 5 of the Wetsuit Outlet and Zhik International Moth World Championship 2023
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Jacob Pye (NZL) - Day 5 of the Wetsuit Outlet and Zhik International Moth World Championship 2023
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Mathias Coutts (NZL) - Day 5 of the Wetsuit Outlet and Zhik International Moth World Championship 2023
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Participating sailors in the sailing forum at the 2023 Moth Worlds from left: Hattie Rogers (GBR), Lisa Schweigert (GER), Helena Scutt (USA), Emily Nagel (BER), Bella Fellows (GBR), Josie Gliddon (GBR), Franzi Mage (GER)
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Wetsuit Outlet and Zhik International Moth World Championship 2023 Prize Giving - 1st placed Jacob Pye
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Wetsuit Outlet and Zhik International Moth World Championship 2023 Prize Giving - 10th placed Richard Didham
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