I've been covering high performance multihull racing and latest development for a while now, and let me say, this event is on the top 3 of my list. I think the Class put itself on the ACup level regarding the impact of promotion for 'outsiders', and that can only be good news.

A great event is over, the exposure the Class got is extremely good. Now AGM outcomes (minutes to be published when ready) plus the feedback and analysis from this event at Takpuna will define a more clear path for the future.

Glenn Ashby was crowned World Champion today at Takapuna, New Zealand after the 9th race where he placed 2nd behind Nathan Outteridge.

Detailed info & pics later. Check full results at http://www.sailingeventstakapuna.com/media/files/Sailwave%20results%20f…

Report by Bob Griffits
Day 4: A Class Catamaran World Championships.
"Glenn Ashby continues to dominate the A Class Catamaran World Championship, here in Takapuna, New Zealand. After 8 races, he remains firmly in control, and looks destined for his eighth A Class World Championship, a truly amazing feat, particularly considering he has left three fellow Olympic Silver Medallist’s lining up immediately behind him, and a gold medallist I little further back.

Short review, more info later. Glenn Ahsby still in command but nothing is granted for him. There is no more discard and tomorrow he must confirm his doninance. TNZ Blair Tuke 15 points behind , Andrew Landenberger is the first exponent of the Arquimedean mode in 3rd place.

Another good day for Brad Collet and Scott Anderson, both floating style too.

All images Paula Kopylowycz / Exploder . Full Gallery at https://www.facebook.com/exploder.info/

Friday is reserve day at Takapuna 2014 Worlds. 6 Races completed and 3 to go, 2 on Saturday and the Final on Sunday. A discard is already in place and there will no additionals until the end of the event. That means that Ashby and TNZ squad must take care not to score high to aim for the title.

AGM Minutes will published as soon as they are available.
We will have an interview with the President after the event.

Onsite Report by Bob Griffits

All images Paula Kopylowycz / Exploder.Full gallery Here
Full Results after 6 races at Sailingeventstakapuna.com
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Takapuna Worlds Day 3, Races 5 and 6.

All images Paula Kopylowycz / Exploder.Full gallery Here
Full Results after 6 races at Sailingeventstakapuna.com

Quick review: Another day of good wind at Takapuna. Glenn Ashby scored 2 & 1 to consolidate his lead. Team New Zealand squad likes the breeze, they are taking now 4 spots out of the top five overall after 6 races.

Excellent report by Bob Griffits. Great to see the 'old' guard, Andrew Landenberger and Scott Anderson, maintaining their top 3 with last year standard equipment against the new talented Youths, yesterday in 5-10 knots and today in 18knots breeze. Great championship so far. Also read below some commments from Bob regarding the AGM meeting.
All Images Paula Kopylowycz / Exploder . Full Gallery at https://www.facebook.com/exploder.info

Great complete report by Bob Griffits. Images by Paula Kopylowicz / Exploder . Full Album at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.629812467073877.1073741835.18…
Short video by Beau Outteridge Prodcutions at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmdECZK06Ew