Please select your home edition
Edition
Cyclops Marine 2023 November - LEADERBOARD

RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France - Opening Ceremony

by Chrissie Le Petit 28 Jul 10:27 PDT 26 July - 1 August 2025

Welcome to Aix-les-Bains, France!

With registration complete, and Magic Marine rash vests collected, 170 boats are primed and ready, representing a thrilling union of fifteen countries.

The vibrant energy of 340 sailors, along with their parents, friends, coaches, volunteers, filled the streets of Aix les bains in a dazzling parade of national colours. Nations have united, rekindling old friendships and forging new ones, as the Feva family comes together to kick off the exhilarating 2025 World Championships!

At the opening ceremony Welcomes and thank you speeches were made by Karine Dubouchet - the Deputy Mayor, Sports Department. Christophe Chaffardon, the President of Club Nautique Voile d’Aix-les bains. Jon Partridge the DM of RS Sailing. Coaches Linda & Mathias, Nicole & Jean Luc two of our Judges and finally two Sailors FRA Maj Britt Lattanzio Elfstrom and GBR William West.

The International Class would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Zélie Gilbert and Alexis Littoz from CNVA for their efforts in preparing for the World Championships and the spectacularOpening Ceremony.

Get ready for the event of the year that promises thrills and unforgettable adventures for budding sailors and their families! Dive into an exhilarating junior and family international dinghy class event where new memories and joyful experiences await.

Join us this week at the World Championships, if you're not with us in France, join our journey by checking out our updates throughout the event. Sailors share your stories with us. Catch all the action on Instagram and Facebook, share our posts, and help us spread the love for our thrilling sport!

Find out more at www.rsfeva.org/2025-rs-feva-world-championships

Related Articles

RS Feva Worlds Qualifying Series Overall
At the halfway point the atmosphere was electric At the halfway point of the 2025 World Championships, the atmosphere was electric, with sailors and their families excitedly gathered to celebrate this major event for the Feva family. Posted today at 11:44 am
RS Games 2026 dates announced
First-ever international location revealed Every four years, RS Sailing brings its global community together for something truly special: the RS Games - a vibrant, multi-class regatta celebrating everything RS stands for. Posted on 31 Jul
RS Feva Worlds Qualifying Series complete
Sailors split into three flights of yellow, blue, and red Two days of qualifying series with 168 boats on lake Bourget, Club Nautique Voile d'es Bains, sailors split into three flights of yellow, blue, and red. Posted on 30 Jul
RS Feva Grand Prix 6 and EuroCup 4 at Parkstone
Remembered for the enduring friendships and shared love for sailing The day began with hazy clouds, but the forecast promised blazing sunshine ahead. During the competitors' briefing, we were warmly welcomed by the Race Officer, Jeremy Harford-Tapp, along with representatives from the club. Posted on 15 Jul
Junior National Schools Championship at Itchenor
89 RS Fevas enjoy exhilarating sailing in beautiful Chichester Harbour The 2025 Junior Schools Week at Itchenor Sailing Club, sponsored by Magic Marine, brought together 89 RS Fevas for exhilarating youth sailing in beautiful Chichester Harbour. Posted on 6 Jul
South and Southwest Regional Junior Championship
Exciting, high-quality competitive racing for 5 classes at Weymouth There were 145 sailors competing in Topper 5.3 and 4.2, Optimist, RS Feva XL, RS Tera Pro and Sport and ILCA 4 classes. The excellent race team led by PRO Paul Kimmens delivered exciting, high-quality competitive racing for all classes. Posted on 26 Jun
NEYYSA Championship at Ullswater
They had it all: heat, sun, torrential rain, wind, calm, thunder and lightning We had it all at Ullswater, heat, sun, (torrential) rain, wind, calm, thunder and lightning but nothing switched the smiles, sailing and socialising off at the North Region Youth & Junior Championships at Ullswater. Posted on 25 Jun
All set for NEYYSA Championship at Ullswater
Youth and juniors from all over the NE and Yorkshire will battle this weekend With less than 24 hours until the first warning signal at the North Region Youth & Junior Championships organised by North East & Yorkshire Youth Sailing Association (NEYYSA) and hosted by Ullswater Yacht Club final preparations are in hand. Posted on 20 Jun
BSDRA Schools Week preview
Itchenor host 300 students for the National Schools Championships this month With a bumper entry of 160+ boats, next week's Schools Week Sponsored by Magic Marine promises thrilling racing and, with luck, some favourable June weather. This year's Championships are expected to draw around 300 students. Posted on 18 Jun
Youth Sailors Take on MKBYSA Regatta at Stewartby
Sailors aged 10 to 18 from all over Milton Keynes and Bucks came together Saturday 14th June saw perfect sailing weather at Stewartby Water Sports Club: warm, sunny, and windy just the way we like it! Sailors aged 10 to 18 from all over Milton Keynes and Bucks came together for three exciting races. Posted on 16 Jun
Switch One DesignBarton Marine Pipe GlandsDoyle_SailWorld_728X90px_SY BOTTOM