After finishing 20th in the London 2012 Olympics Zarif went back to Brazil to recover and think about his next move. The removal of the Star class was instrumental in him teaming up with multiple world champion, Olympic medallist and Zhik Team Rider, Bruno Prada (BRA). Prada asked if Zarif wanted to just take part at the next Games or win a medal. Zarif said he wanted to win a medal, so they started training together. They employed the services of former world champion, 2004 Olympic Silver medallist, Rafa Trujillo (ESP), another Zhik Team Rider and the training began.
From then on it’s been a one way road, in less than a year Jorge has won the Junior Worlds and become one of the youngest Finn sailors to win the World Championships. He is definitely the only sailor to hold the Silver and Gold Cups at the same time. You get the feeling it is only just beginning.