Day 3 updates of 2022 Wingfoil Racing World Cup

France's Mathis Ghio made his way to the top spot for the very first time. Czech Republic's Paula Novotna maintained her position at number 1 on the women's leaderboard. Nevertheless, the three consecutive wins by France's Orane Ceris are also evidence of her grit and how she is eyeing the top spot.

The commencement of the Long Distance race on the first day was the only time the top position holders on the men's leaderboard confronted one another. France's Mathis Ghio's flawless performance deservedly bagged him the top spot. He replaced the erstwhile first position holder, Bastien Escoffet. Bastien is also a Frenchman who maintained his top streak throughout the regatta until he was replaced by Mathis Ghio.

Mathis Ghio, so far has won 18 out of the 20 qualifying races. However, he is closely followed by Italy's Alessandro Tomasi and Escoffet. The margin between the top three position holders is very minuscule and the tide can turn in the blink of an eye.


Great Britain's Rafferty Read is the last entry to the qualifying 14. He forms the only entry from Great Britain. When getting hold of the information about his qualification, Raferrty Read was at a loss for words. He exclaimed, "I made it? Did I really make it into Gold Fleet? I can't believe it, that's all I want, that is all I want. Thank you."



It was, however, unfortunate that Germany's Gunnar Biniasch was unable to make it to the cut. He missed it with a little nook. Be as it may, Gunnar Biniasch is also in his late forties and is way senior to his contemporaries.

On the women's leaderboard, France's Orane Ceris was very happy with her three consecutive wins for the day. Although, she admitted that she is driven for the top spot and will leave no stone unturned to get there.

The current standings are as follows:

A. MEN'S

Mathis Ghio (FRA), 16.7 points
Alessandro Tomasi (ITA), 18.0 points
Bastien Escofet (FRA), 18.3 points

B. WOMEN’S

Paula Novotná (CZE), 18.0 points
Orane Ceris (FRA), 27.0 points
Kylie Bellouvre (FRA), 49.0 points

FAQs:

1. How fast can a Windfoil go?
   Foiling take-off speed is 6 to 8 knots.
2. Is wind foiling faster than windsurfing?
   Wind foiling is way quicker than windsurfing.