Emma Wilson and Luuc van Opzeeland in the lead

31/01/2024

The iQFOil World Championships in the Canaries got underway on Tuesday with a busy day of Slalom racing on the programme. After 4 Slalom races for the men and 5 for the women, Luuc van Opzeeland and Emma Wilson are in the lead.

After Monday's windless conditions, the iQFOil World Championships in Lanzarote in the Canaries are being held in light breezes of between 6 and 8 knots, with up to 12 knots at the best of times. In these light conditions, it's the Slalom that takes pride of place, with races taking place for much of the day.
The reigning world champion, Luuc van Opzeeland, immediately made it clear that he was not prepared to give up his title without a fight. The Dutchman dominated the day with an impressive performance, winning all 4 races on the programme. Behind this perfect score lies a fierce battle, with Germany's Sebastian Koerdel and New Zealand's Joshua Armit hot on van Opzeeland's heels, taking 2nd and 3rd place respectively.

The battle in the women's fleet was just as exciting, with Britain's Emma Wilson making her mark on the day with 4 wins out of a possible 5. A bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympics, Wilson is proving that she is one of the main contenders for the world title. Spain's Pilar Lamadrid also shone, just six points behind Wilson after a solid day on the water. Croatia's Palma Cargo rounded off the day's podium.
Wednesday promises to be another exciting day with races starting at 11.30am local time, and depending on the weather conditions, Slalom or Race events.

 

Rankings
Women

1/ Emma Wilson, 4 points
2/ Pilar Lamadrid, 10 points
3/ Palma Cargo, 12 points
94 classified

 

Men
1/ Luuc van Opzeeland, 3 points
2/ Sebastian Koerdel, 3 points
3/ Joshua Armit, 3 points
118 classified

 

Source: iQFOil Class
Photos: Sailing Energy/Marina Rubicón

tags: iQFOil World Championships Lanzarote Emma Wilson Luuc van Opzeeland

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