Strong competition on Day Two of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships

The races, held at the Mussanah Sailing School at Barceló Mussanah Resort, run until 8 December across four internationally recognised classes. The second day of the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships delivered strong performances and close competition across all four classes. 

In the Two Person Keelboat (RS Venture Connect), the Polish team of Piotr Cichocki and Olga Gornas-Grudzien moved to the top of the leaderboard after a consistent and powerful showing. Norwegian pair Stian Kristiansen and Elliot Finnestrand, held on to second place following a series of tightly contested races. Sweden’s Fia Fjelddahl and Patrik Rosenberg climbed into third, while Henriette Smith and Solfrid Lindhjem Kvinnesland, also of Norway, slipped to fourth despite a strong start on Day One. 

In the One Person Keelboat (Hansa 303), Great Britain’s Rory McKinna extended his lead with another standout performance. Japan’s Takumi Niwa remained close behind in second, and Portugal’s João Pinto held third with steady, strategic sailing. 

In the Intellectual Impairment (ILCA 6) event, Great Britain’s Murray Macdonald continued to dominate, retaining first place. Hong Kong, China’s Tsz Hin Cheung moved into second, while the UAE’s Marwan Suloom impressed with results that pushed him into third. 

In the Visually Impaired (FarEast 28R) category, Great Britain’s team led by Lucy Hodges maintained first place, Spain’s Dani Pich advanced to second, while the British team led by Karl Haines dropped to third. Another British crew, captained by Vicki Sheen, finished the day in fourth. 

Justin Bridgemohan, from Trinidad & Tobago, said: “Everything is handled with great professionalism. The services provided to athletes are excellent. The atmosphere is motivating, and the organisation makes it easy for sailors to focus fully on their performance.” 

American sailor Dylan Young from Seattle, competing in Hansa 303, described the event as: “A world-class championship in every sense. The organisation is exceptional, and the facilities are impressively accessible. Everything is prepared to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience.” 

The championships are powered by Oman Sail and Oman Maritime Sports Committee and supported by World Sailing’s global partners Musto and Kuehne+Nagel; Strategic Partners the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth, Experience Oman, and the Al Batinah South Governorate; and Bronze Partners Barceló Mussanah Resort, OXY Oman, Visit Oman, Tanuf, and Mazoon Dairy. 

Read more about the World Sailing Inclusion Championships here.