Tiwal Cup 2024

☀️ The Tiwal Cup returned on 18th May 2024. This year's regatta was extra special for the small sailboat as it was the Cup's 10th edition! 78 sailors on board 51 Tiwals came together from the four corners of France and the rest of the world: Germany, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Switzerland and the USA. While we would all have preferred a bit more wind that day, at least it proved a great opportunity to take in and appreciate the sights of the Gulf of Morbihan (France) in the sun. For its 10th anniversary, the Tiwal Cup may not have offered a wild ride - but certainly was a joy-filled meeting of like-minded sailors. This year's winners are: 🏆 Tiwal 3 solo: Luc Dieulot 🏆 Tiwal 3R solo: Hervé Darier 🏆 Tiwal 3 double: Marie Labro and Olivier Dang 🏆 Tiwal 2 double: Julia Schaefer and Richard Babbé Speed-assembly competition: It only takes about 20 minutes for a single person to assemble the Tiwal 3 small sailboat. Sometimes even less; the framework is easily clipped together. The record to beat for one person is 7 min. 46 seconds! This year, the fastest assemblies were: 🥇 Tiwal 3 solo: Pierre-Étienne Mertens (13' 45") 🥇 Tiwal 3 duo: Rikke Erch and Ulrik Petersen (10' 05") 🥇 Tiwal 3R: Christophe Druart (16' 28") -------------------------- Subscribe for more Tiwal sailing videos : https://www.youtube.com/c/tiwal?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about Tiwal and check out our Best Videos : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp7rkGxzrxNpemhhNJ0kB8mHF9q0IZWBA -------------------------- ** The Tiwal 3 Sailboat ** The Tiwal 3 inflatable sailing dinghy comes in two bags that are easily transportable by car, boat and even by plane. This small inflatable sailboat is easily assembled in 20 minutes without any tools. Easy to handle, its sailing qualities will give you a thrilling experience. Very responsive, stable, and comfortable in light winds, the Tiwal 3 is dynamic in more challenging conditions. Whether you’re sailing solo or double-handed, it is perfect for your adventures at sea or on a lake! Boat of the Year Award | Best Innovation | by Sailing World U.S.A. "The thing was a blast. I couldn't believe how well it sailed. You could have some serious fun with this, especially in big breeze." -------------------------- ** The Tiwal story ** * The Birth of Tiwal * As a girl, the first time our founder Marion Excoffon was told, “No!” by her father when she asked to use the family boat, her life as an inventor began. It was then she started dreaming of building her own craft, an ambitious feat that would come true years later. On the road to creating an innovative high-speed vessel for everyone from kids and first timers to expert sailors who want to test limits, there were a number of prototypes, failures, challenges and headaches. But, if there’s one thing Marion’s known for, it’s her sailor’s grit! * Combining Fun & Technology * The award winning Tiwal concept is easy assembly and storage - maximum fun and performance for watersports and activities. A Tiwal isn’t your average dinghy! Our design is the result of tons of coordination, talent, and technological savvy. * A Growing Global Community * For our community of Tiwal skippers (more than 2,500 worldwide!) all this innovative design means their focus is fixed on the pleasures of watersports and having tons of fun on a responsive sailing craft. With excellent upwind and downwind abilities combined with high-speeds, Tiwals are a part of both fun and professional performance. The Tiwal 3 received the Boat of the Year (Best innovation) Award 2014 from Sailing World in the USA and the Red Dot Award, with recognitions, accolades, and smiling faces continuing to join together on the waves worldwide. Join us!