Congratulations to Zhik Ambassador John Bertrand and his crew of Paul Blowers and Ben Lamb. Great stuff!

The windy finale was won by Bertrand’s team to eliminate all doubt. Finishing the ninth race in second was Pedro Andrade (POR) followed by Ante Razmilovic (GBR).

“It’s been a roller coaster ride,” said Bertrand winning his second Etchells Worlds at 69 years of age. “This is a team that was only put together for the Worlds and it is so nice to gel together and get better and better. Tom Slingsby was on the bow when I won in 2010, this year, we have Ben Lamb, who grew up with Tom, and he has been incredible this week. Paul (Blowers) knows these waters so well.

“Winning the Worlds is fantastic because of the people who compete, there are sailors from all over the world and from every aspect of the sport. Thanks should go to the organisers and supporters of the Etchells Worlds, especially David Franks who should be running every World Championship. They have produced a fantastic, well run and very enjoyable event.”

Many congratulations from Zhik  to all John and his crew and all who completed in a great event!