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2025 International Moth Worlds at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy - Overall

by Francesca Frazza 13 Jul 09:51 PDT 6-13 July 2025

The 2025 Moth World Championship has officially come to an end on the waters of Lake Garda, closing a week of exceptional technical and sporting level hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine from July 6 to 13. The event brought together 137 top-tier sailors from 25 nations, including Olympic champions, America's Cup helmsmen, and SailGP stars—a truly unprecedented concentration of talent and competition in the Moth class.

The final day once again delivered challenging and unexpected conditions. Despite forecasts predicting no northerly wind, overnight thunderstorms created the scenario for the return of the Peler, Lake Garda's famous north breeze.

As per tradition, the Bib Ceremony took place at 9:30 a.m. on the Fraglia Vela Malcesine lakeside terrace. Shortly after, at around 10:45, the Gold Fleet headed out for their final race session, with four races originally scheduled.

The wind was lighter than usual, holding at around 12 knots at the start and gradually dropping throughout the morning. In today's first—and ultimately only—race, Australia's Tom Slingsby took the win, followed by New Zealand's Jacob Pye and fellow Aussie Iain Jensen. France's Enzo Balanger, the standout sailor of the week, defended his lead with a fourth-place finish, further extending his advantage.

The Race Committee attempted to launch a second race, but the increasingly light wind and a shift to the right made starting impossible. By 1:00 p.m., AP over H was raised, sending sailors ashore in hopes of an afternoon Ora.

However, unstable weather across the Lake Garda basin prevented the southerly breeze from establishing. After a long wait, AP over A was hoisted at 3:30 p.m., officially concluding the day with just one race completed and drawing the curtain on the 2025 Moth World Championship.

The overall title goes to France's Enzo Balanger, who delivered a flawless week and finished with a 12-point lead over Australia's Tom Slingsby—who mounted an impressive comeback in the final days of racing. Rounding out the podium is New Zealander Jacob Pye, whose second-place finish today also secured him the 2025 Moth Youth World Championship title.

In the women's division, Malta's Victoria Schultheis was crowned Women's World Champion, ahead of Britain's Hattie Rogers and Germany's Lisa Schweigert. The Master title was claimed by the USA's Brad Funk, while Germany's Kai Adolph won the Grandmaster division.

World Champion Enzo Balanger said: "We've just wrapped up the Moth World Championship and I'm the new World Champion! I still can't quite believe it. All the work has finally paid off—winning this title was truly a lifelong dream. It's been an incredible week. I had a few small setbacks, but we managed to solve everything and stay focused. Huge thanks to my whole team for their incredible support and work. The boat was fast, everything went smoothly—just amazing. I want to thank my sponsors, my girlfriend Lou, my coach, and everyone who supported me throughout the week. And of course, Lake Garda!"

Silver medalist Tom Slingsby shared:"We just finished the World Championship here in Malcesine, and today's win bumped me from fifth to second place overall. It's been a great week. I started slowly with a few issues, but I found my rhythm and managed to fight back. I gave it everything I had. Enzo was on another level this week—massive congratulations to him. The level of the young guys in this class is incredible. The future of Moth sailing is in great hands."

Bronze medalist and Youth World Champion Jacob Pye said: "I'm really happy with my result. I hoped to do well, but I came here without big expectations, knowing how strong the fleet would be. My start was a bit shaky, but I gave it everything and I'm thrilled to finish on the podium. The racing was amazing, the level of the fleet was so high, and we made the most of the conditions. It's been an awesome experience."

Victoria Schultheis, Women's World Champion, added:

"I've just won the Women's World Championship and I feel fantastic. I want to thank everyone who helped me throughout the week. The whole fleet was incredibly kind and supportive over the last few months. A special thank-you to Hattie Rogers—she inspired me to get into the Moth class after I saw her racing in New Zealand. I truly owe her a lot."

To close the event, Marco Carletto, President of Fraglia Vela Malcesine, said:

"This week we hosted an event of the highest sporting caliber. The Moth World Championship brought 137 of the world's best sailors to Malcesine, and watching them race on our home waters was a spectacular sight. I want to thank all the athletes for their passion and professionalism, the Race Committee and Jury for their outstanding work, the entire Fraglia Vela Malcesine staff for their dedication, and all our sponsors—both of the club and the event—for their vital support. It was a true honor to welcome everyone here. We hope to see you all again soon."

The 2025 Moth World Championship was made possible thanks to the essential support of sponsors and partners who believe in this sporting and territorial project.

A special thank-you goes to UniCredit, title sponsor of the event, and to Falconeri, Zhik, Funivie Malcesine-Monte Baldo, Frantoi Redoro, Birrerie Stiegl, Distilleria Marzadro, Cantine Tinazzi, and Speck Stube.

The event was held under the patronage of the Veneto Region and the Municipality of Malcesine.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoBoat Name / SponsorHelmClubQ1Q2Q3Q4F5F6F7F8F9F10Pts
1FRA 5062GILLARDEAU / ALL / L'OREAL / GREEN LABEL ALLIANCEEnzo BALANGERLa Pelle Marseille31113-41DNC
(61)
1415
2AUS 5175JOHNNY DRAMATom SLINGSBYGosford sailing club3-11-11241259127
3NZL 5249LANGJacob PYEMoth Class Association International1-4954-95723229
4AUS 7RALLARRyan LITTLECHILDWSC5433-87342-1031
5GER 5251AMBIENTI, ZHIK, GOTTIFREDI MAFFIOLIRichard SCHULTHEISNorddeutscher Regatta Verein, FVM2210159-1315-1135
6USA 5124Riley GIBBS431510-15414-27950
7AUS 5054GATITAJack FERGUSONRSYS / WSC973926123-30-3951
8USA 5007ROSENBERG ANALYTICSBen ROSENBERGNYYC103861-231010-13553
9ESP 5088Diego BOTINReal Club Marítimo de Santander59-18371166-211259
10USA 5057HORUS MUSHROOM EYEBrad FUNKEarth2822622812DNC
(61)
-2662
11AUS 5094POLISH GIRLIain JENSENWangi amateur sailing club18227223-53-358365
12NZL 1PETEMattias COUTTSManly Sailing Club8195-24141694DNC
(61)
66
13NZL 5110DAVOJack BENNETT104610-2513-211112773
14USA 5116Harry MELGESNYYC/LGYC-47DNC
(70)
4615811157874
15GBR 5250TLDPaul GOODISONUlley sc1-2511714249710DNC
(61)
83
16SUI 5173Nick ZELTNERRCO-221354-212518171983
17SUI 5172Sebastien SCHNEITER128UFD
(70)
81310-1413RDG
12.80
1490.8
18GBR 4989Giles SCOTT966818-28-31201123101
19USA 8RONSTAN/NORTHERN WHITE RHINORichard DIDHAMABYC15-23410111915820-27102
20USA 4987EVENTUALDylan DIMARCHIKaneohe / Alamitos Bay / Yale Corinthian867111612-38-262222104
21SWE 5086EXPLODERPhil ROBERTSONGKSS1516101612-26-2019613107
22ARG 5122GAMBETAMassimo CONTESSICNMP175149-3517-27171516110
23GBR 4965Jack WETHERELLWeymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy13101312-372017-431621122
24GBR 4999Henry WETHERELLWeymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy752014261822-53-3124136
25NZL 5123BARRY XSam STREETNew Plymouth Yacht Club11-30UFD
(70)
1329212428146146
26SWE 5113David GILMOURGKSS/RFBYC719161719-29252719-29149
27GBR 5247AEROCET, CMCCDylan FLETCHERRYA614918DNC
(61)
30-44213420152
28NZL 5121CHURLY IIIHenry HASLETTWakatere127241417-33262429-32153
29USA 5009TWIN SNAKESBrooks REEDRichmond Yacht Club1612715283618-4024-37156
30ITA 5260PRELOAD 2.0Simone SALVÀFraglia Vela Malcesine692112471635DNC
(61)
DNC
(61)
28174
31USA 5006Ripley SHELLEYNYYC-48111221-413230332315177
32CRO 5087DUGUS, RED BULL, OTPBANKAŠime FANTELAJK Sveti Krševan1116122130-4340-412525180
33AUS 5171John HARRISWoollahra Sailing Club430UFD
(70)
1131312829DNC
(61)
18182
34NOR 5170CMCC GLOBALNicolai JACOBSENRoyal Hong Kong Yacht Club13-49DNC
(70)
13342729231830187
35ESP 5032Joel RODRIGUEZ PEREZReal Club Náutico de Gran Canaria3215819202536DNC
(61)
-4833188
36SUI 5166Arnaud PSAROFAGHISSNG16121424-4935-37302631188
37NZL 5106Tim HOWSERAYC14131619-52343331-3736196
38POL 5248EXPLODER BRYT SAILSRobert GRACZYK1819UFD
(70)
273338191633-43203
39MLT 5167AMBIENTI, ROOSTERVictoria SCHULTHEISRoyal Malta Yacht Club, Fraglia Vela Malcesine1920182040-51-46372834216
40NZL 5005C-TECHRiley DEANManly sailing club17174025-46-4123253240219
41FRA 5114JON 1ERKevin PEPONNETLA ROCHELLE NAUTIQUE14141715-53-5539324446221
42GBR 5174SHOCKSimon HISCOCKSHayling Island Sailing Club2223223043-49-47223544241
43AUS 5120PHANTOMEX2Keagan YORKAustralian 18 Footer LeagueDNC
(70)
152422-573750473617248
44SUI 4733Joshua RICHNERGstaad Yaccht Club3110303638-48323439-42250
45ITA 5111SAN GIORGIO MARINEFrancesco BIANCHIYACHTING CLUB TORRI2938171632BFD
(61)
-58453835250
46GBR 5168Hattie ROGERSRoyal Lymington Yacht Club191823284539-523943-55254
47USA 5176Zachary DOWNINGSan Diego Yacht Club2428291723-5248DNC
(61)
4251262
48USA 5115Severin GRAMMNYYC252215254246-56-494941265
49GBR 4734Nick ROBINSHayling Island Sailing Club30261922-5442454241-48267
50JPN 5112Keita YUKINORI25252537-4840343645-47267
51SUI 4896SWIFTAntonin RADUESNR201732183650DNC
(61)
DNC
(61)
DNC
61
38272
52FIN 4978-Erik LINDAHLHelsingfors Segelklubb3328222344-47434640-53279
53SUI 4875STREULI PHARMA / MARINA.CHJann SCHUEPBACHThunersee Yachtclub21321323394557DNC
(61)
51DNC
(61)
281
54GER 4767Maximilian MÄGEByc29182330-56-5441515049291
55GER 4701BOTTSAND BOOTSBAU / EQUIPE APPAREL / BROELIOMathis MENKEBSV28272027-55-5654484645295
56GBR 4992Dan WARDStokes Bay Sailing Club27212533-51-5351444750298
57GBR 4946WHITE SMOKE MOMENTKyle STONEHAMWeymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy23213824-59-5849385254299
58USA 4885Evan ARASAYCF523915202744-5552DNC
(61)
52301
59GER 5000Kai ADOLPHBYC/ FVM232919DNC
(70)
50574250DNC
(61)
56326
60GBR 4637Paul GLIDDONNetley Sailing Club2022212658DNC
(61)
DNC
(61)
DNC
61
DNC
61
DNC
61
330
61ITA 5056Lorenzo DE FELICEREALE Y.C.CANOTTIERI SAVOIA-3027262671188
62NZL 5065Stuart GOODESManly282429-4022489
63SWE 4743EDENOscar ANDERSSONGKSS242937-39863107
64IRL 4848GAE BOLGARonan WALLACE-38333429646112
65GBR 4906Alex ADAMSWeymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy273735-523310115
66CAN 4842Jackson MACAULAYRNSYS313531-36121012131
67AUS 5063STEELINEGrahame PROSSERClub - TASC-46343131111819144
68USA 4595Matthew GRAHAM-44362632281413149
69GER 4983SIMSALABIMMarkus STEEGFVM, SCR, SCWw35312834158-37151
70GER 4853JESSLisa SCHWEIGERTSegler-Verein-Wörthsee424127-4421158154
71GER 5031CLEAN SAILORSLukas HESSESeebrucker Regatta Verein262639351019DNC
(78)
155
72JPN 4959Keiju OKADA40-453633201215156
73POL 5083FASTMODELukasz MACHOWSKIYacht Club Sopot38383834UFD
(78)
72157
74ITA 5103TOTOFrancesco CERINA21UFD
(70)
2728175014157
75CRO 4597Pavle KOSTOVJK Uskok39DNC
(70)
4040131320165
76IRL 4960GO VICOCharles CULLENRSGYC, NYC-634049295385166
77GBR 4951NEURAL ALPHAJames PHARENetley Sailing Club5945DNC
(70)
459119178
78SUI 4895Linus RINDSFUESERThunersee Yachtclub32-403335263121178
79SWE 4920Felicia FERNSTRÖMGkss37-423642241723179
80USA 4986Peter SCHAFFTDRS363247UFD
(70)
232816182
81ARG 5064KAKAROTTO - OH! GIFT CARDFranco GREGGIYacht Club Argentino5620UFD
70
3215UFD
(78)
184
82GBR 48Callum WYPERSR Antibes393935391421UFD
(78)
187
83GBR 5011GREASED LIGHTNINGJoe ADAMSOxford Sailing Club4134-4838292918189
84ESP 4863CLUB NAUTICA L'ESCALAMarc VERDAGUERClub Nàutic L'Escala353541-42183526190
85SLO 5026LADY MTomaž COPIJK PIRAT, Portoroz444243-46223411196
86POL 5093ANDRZEJ SENKUSAndrzej Senkus SENKUSUKS NAVIGO SOPOT36DNC
(70)
3743162640198
87GER 5019Luis PAULIKTTYC34434245DNC
(78)
1625205
88SUI 4928Nils THEUNINCK343342541925UFD
(78)
207
89GBR 4673DIRTY MARTINIDavid JESSOPGWSC-51474348272724216
90ITA 4907NNFabio MAZZETTICIRCOLO VELA ARCO45373441DSQ
(78)
3031218
91SUI 4404TINAAdriano PETRINOHellerup & Circolo Velico LuganoDSQ
(70)
413949333228222
92GBR 5012EXPLODERAndrew JARVISOxford Sailing Club435244-53252435223
93SUI 4735VALVASCPhilippe SCHILLERsng42444447446DNC
(78)
227
94POL 5100BRYT SAILSMaciej ZARNOWSKINavigo Sopot4656DNC
70
43UFD
(78)
927251
95FRA 4934BUMBLEBEEPaola AMARYCCannes49DNC
(70)
5649394322258
96FRA 5014CONTENDER SAILCLOTHGaetan LE GUILAPCC5248DNC
(70)
DNC
70
302043263
97GBR 4534TANGLED UP IN BLUE !Paul MYERSCOUGHDerwent Reservoir Sailing Club5147-5350313946264
98GBR 4817BELTERPhilip REESMumbles Yacht Club5548-5751423639271
99ITA 4276Luca TAGLIALEGNESOCIETA VELICA DI BARCOLA E GRIGNANO5351-5454383738271
100TUR 4941Sinem KURTBAYNJKDNC
70
DNC
70
4153UFD
(78)
2217273
101IRL 4645TRIGGERS BRUSHNeil O TOOLENYC49DNC
(70)
5552474036279
102AUS 4593INSTANT OF INSANITYCameron DUNCANWoollahra Sailing Club-57505357364144281
103NED 4948Chris JEEVESDNS
(70)
DNC
70
DNC
70
5932457283
104GER 4950David SCHAFFTSVSSDNC
70
DNC
70
2838UFD
(78)
4829283
105CRO 4723Mihovil FANTELAJK Sveti Krševan505345DNC
70
DNC
(78)
3333284
106POL 5090CZYSTA PLAZA.PL, ZMT INVESTMikolaj ZMITROWICZUKS NAVIGO SOPOT54DNC
(70)
50DNC
70
354234285
107GBR 4905SALTY DIVAJeremy HARTLEYStokes Bay Sailing ClubDNC
(70)
DNC
70
5050374732286
108FIN 4937Thomas CASTRENESF33313237DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
289
109ARG 5022TIO EMILIXMario SEGERS-45443031UFD
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
306
110AUS 4639MOODY BLUEDavid TUCKERRoyal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club54535148UFD
(78)
23UFD
78
307
111GBR 5259QUANTUMMichael LENNONHayling Island Sailing Club262433UFD
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
309
112SLO 5036LUKOMOTHIVALuka TOMORIJK PIRAT, Portoroz60464961DNC
(78)
5142309
113AUS 4985SELFMatthew STARKSYC58DNC
(70)
52DNC
70
345250316
114USA 4846Philip CRAINDNC
(70)
DNC
70
6258414441316
115SWE 4860Ida SVENSSONKSSS37364644DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
319
116BEL 3846NORTH-WINDSimon FERSONSirocco Paal-61555857465649321
117GBR 4719Graham BRIDLEBrightlingsea Sailing Club53DNC
(70)
DNC
70
58405447322
118SUI 5165RACING SDSUlrichl VOLZBoathouse 2048DNC
70
4855DNC
(78)
DNC
78
30329
119POL 509SAILING LEGIAJakub PAWLUKSailing LegiaDNF
(70)
DNC
70
6359454945331
120GBR 5039LOW ENERGY DESIGN LTDSteven John MCLEANHayling Island Sailing ClubDNC
(70)
54DNC
70
60445551334
121GBR 4758Ed GATEHOUSEHayling Island Sailing ClubDNC
(70)
DNC
70
6160435348335
122GBR 4522WHITE STILETTOSJosie GLIDDONNetley Sailing Club43464746DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
338
123ITA 4957DOWN THE MINEMichele TRIMARCHIMARVELIA47524547DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
347
124GER 4795FLYING UNICORN | MUSTOFranziska MÄGEBYC56434651DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
352
125ESP 656Jaime FRAMIS HARGUINDEYClub Náutico de Hondarribia4051UFD
70
41DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
358
126FRA 6000ESPADONJean-Noel BELSciez50505156DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
363
127GER 4788Dominik KLAMSVM625460DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
52376
128GBR 5035CINDERELLAAndrew FRIENDNorfolk Punt Club55UFD
70
5256DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
389
129GER 4903CARBONPARTSFabian GIELENLSC41DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
407
130GER 3981JUMANJIErnst HELLRIEGELSCLWDNC
70
DNC
70
5955DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
410
131AUS 5081Rhys MARAGKSSDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436
131AUT 4870G-FLIGHTSGert STEINTHALERDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436
131GBR 4938SUUNTO UKRupert JONES-WARNERHayling Island Sailing ClubDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436
131GER 4698SOLENAMichael THIASFVMDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436
131SLO 5061RUBYMiha TRUDENJK PiratDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436
131SUI 4935Cedric SCHENKRegattaclub OberhofenDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436
131USA 5040Joseph ANDRESENSt. Francis Yacht ClubDNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
70
DNC
(78)
DNC
78
DNC
78
436

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