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M32 World Championship at Lake Garda, Italy – Overall Results
2-8 September 2024
With thunderstorms looming, the fleet headed out for an early start, successfully completing five races in 12-15 knots of the northerly Peler wind.
On the final day, Rated X, led by skipper Jake Julien and tactician Keith Swinton, showcased their skill as defending champions by securing the World Championship title with a race to spare. While the rest of the fleet fiercely competed for the silver and bronze medals, celebrations ensued on Rated X.
“It feels incredible, couldn’t have asked for anything better,” said back-to-back champion Jake Julien.
Just behind the winners, a thrilling battle unfolded for the remaining podium spots. Four boats—including Extreme2 with Dan Cheresh and Youngblood with Miles Julien—were all in contention, separated by just three points. The intense final race included dramatic lead changes and strategic maneuvers that kept spectators on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, Youngblood clinched the silver medal, standing proudly beside his brother on the podium, while Surge secured the bronze medal after a tightly contested race against Extreme2.
Meanwhile, a competitive struggle for the title of best European team came down to the final race. Cape Crow Vikings, helmed by Håkan Svensson, overcame a challenging start to claim European bragging rights, finishing ahead of Denmark’s Warrer Racing and Italy’s Vitamina. Reflecting on the fleet’s evolution, Håkan noted, “It’s really awesome to see the incredible development of the sport since we began sailing these boats.”
Throughout the four-day championship, one day was lost to thunderstorms. A total of 15 races were completed, with the fleet experiencing three different race areas. The course setup was dynamically adjusted by race officers, optimizing conditions across mid-lake and mountain-side areas to capitalize on morning and afternoon breezes.
As the season concludes for the M32 class, preparations for 2025 begin. The next major event is set for Miami, where the winter series will kick off in January. For the North American summer, Newport, RI will serve as the fleet hub, before returning to Miami in November for the 2025 Worlds. The European fleet is planning a return to Lake Garda and a visit to the home ports of North European owners.
Final Results – M32 World Championship 2024
1. Rated X USA #69
- Jake Julien USA
- Keith Swinton AUS
- Rhys Mara AUS
- Julius Hallström SWE
- Jeff McCoey USA
2. Youngblood USA #71
- Miles Julien, USA
- Carlos Robles ESP
- Bernardo Freitas POR
- Dan Morris USA
- Moritz Spitzhauer AUT
3. Surge USA #63
- Ryan McKillen USA
- Taylor Canfield USA
- Sam Loughborough USA
- Ted Hackney USA
- Luke Payne AUS
4. Extreme2 USA #52
- Dan Cheresh USA
- Morgan Larson USA
- Luke Muller USA
- Scott Ewing USA
- Mac Agnese USA
5. Dingbat USA #70
- Bobby Julian USA
- Tom Burton AUS
- Ed Powys GBR
- Will Tiller NZL
- Lewis Brake AUS
6. Pursuit USA #65
- William Ruh USA
- Charlie Smythe USA
- Rome Kirby USA
- Chris Steel NZL
- Cooper Dressler USA
7. Gravedigger USA #42
- James Prendergast USA
- Nick Hutton GBR
- Mark Spearman AUS
- Martin Kirketerp DEN
- Nicholas Heiner NED
8. Lucky Dog USA #54
- Travis Weisleder USA
- Jeremy Wilmot USA
- John Bowden USA
- Mark Bulkley GBR
- Stewart Dodson NZL
9. Cape Crow Vikings Sweden #77
- Hakan Svensson SWE
- Dave Doucett USA
- Andre Henriksson SWE
- Hans Wallen SWE
- Jakob Wilson SWE
10. Warrer Racing DEN #47
- Peter Warrer DEN
- Jonas Warrer DEN
- Daniel Bjørnholt DEN
- Gustav Schwennesen DEN
- Mads Fuglbjerg DEN
11. Vitamina ITA #51
- Andrea LaCorte ITA
- Matteo De Luca ITA
- Federico Benini ITA
- Andrea Spagnoli ITA
- Matteo Ferraglia ITA
For more information, visit m32world.com.
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