M32 World Championship in Newport

Eleven USA teams along with one entrant from Sweden will vie for the 2023 M32 World Championship title on September 28-October 1 in Newport, RI.

The field features three-time back-to-back defending champion Don Wilson and his Convexity roster of Taylor Canfield, Kinley Fowler, Ricky McGarvie, Jake Lilley, and Ted Hackney. However, Dan Cheresh’s Extreme² is eager for a rematch. Last year’s Worlds hosted a final race faceoff with Convexity topping Extreme² by a single point, only secured in the final minute.

Or will the fleet’s hot newcomer, Jake Julien, disrupt the pecking order. His Rated X team has won nearly everything this season: the winter series, summer series, and North American Championship.

The 2023 field:
• Surge: Ryan McKillen’s turquoise team features the famous Phil Robertson calling tactics. True to its namesake, Surge has a track record of surging at the end of the day & regatta, always in the mix to win it.

• Convergence: Helmed by Jen Wilson, Convergence is known for its strong teamwork, especially in light air. With two second place finishes under their belts this season and a heavy air Pre-Worlds title, Convergence is a team to keep your eyes on.

• Midtown Racing: There’s no denying that Larry Phillips and his team are hometown heroes and crowd-favorites here on our Newport racetrack. Tactician Ian Williams is sure to keep Midtown in the action at all times.

• Pursuit: M32 Class President Bill Ruh’s Pursuit team brings a strong team dynamic with years of experience and a hunger for victory to the championship field.

• Dingbat: Under the leadership of Bobby Julien, Dingbat is set to challenge for top honors. And he’s cheering on his two sons on YoungBlood and Rated X: “In many ways, I have three ways to win the Worlds,” said Julien.

• Cape Crow Vikings: Håkan Svensson is the visionary and the father behind the class. The Vikings will be representing international sailing talent here in Newport, Rhode Island, USA.

• YoungBlood: Miles Julien leads this youthful and ambitious team, ready to take on the competition.

• Rated X: Jake Julien’s Rated X team brings a fresh approach and determination to the championship. They’ve got nothing to prove, but they’re hungry regardless.

• Gold Digger: Jimmy Prendergast’s Gold Digger team promises to add excitement and intensity to the races with his international team of Olympians and the like: Nicholas Heiner, Leonard Takahashi, Ben Lamb, and Dan Morris.

• Bliksem: John Sommi, chartering Bliksem, rounds out the competitive field, adding depth and a new character to the championship roster.

• Convexity: Led by Don Wilson, the three-time back-to-back world champions will be aiming to maintain dominance in the M32 Class.

• Extreme2: Under the leadership of Dan Cheresh, Extreme² brings a wealth of experience, a firm competitive demeanor, and a taste of revenge to the Worlds.

Details: http://m32world.com/

Source: M32 Class