The Open German Championship 2009 was an awesome event

63 boats, 9 races in three days, winds 18 to 25 knts !

The famous Lake Garda conditions only leaves one question :

Why is there never been a World Championship in Torbole or  Riva?

No better conditions possible . 

Manuel Calavia (ESP 11) was the impressive winner of the championship .

He had a great battle with European Champion Bob Baier (GER 14). Bob was sailing his Nikita with curved boards, Manuel the Geltek Flyer II with straight boards. Manuel sailed really consistent and with 9 points out of 9 races he was the clear winner.

Helmut Stumhofer sailed his brand new  Flyer S  ( Aicher & Egner) to the third place .  The Flyer S made a good impression with several boats in top places . The design is another step further then the Nikita . Wide transom , far back rig, hard chines .

just as expected after the flyer I and II designs, the Flyer S is bringing something new .

Another remarkable performance was from young talent Thilo Keller  (GER45)  on 6th spot with his own build an designed rocketship.

Routinier an fresh Italian Champion Paolo Penco finished 4th , sailing an Scheurer G5 with curved boards, followed by heavy air specialist from North Germany, Donald Beike , sailing a A&E  flyer mk II

Many thanks to circolo Vela Arco for the great organisation

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR GREAT VIDEO FOOTAGE :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Z6YFUXvz4

FULL RESULTS :

http://www.circolovelaarco.it/immagini/allegati/200908241120820_65DEFINITIVI%2030.08.2009.HTM