Wrap-up 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships

France Triumphs at 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships After days of high-stakes offshore racing, dramatic twists, and an unforgettable finale, the 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships reached its conclusion in Cowes. Across the championship, 21 teams representing 14 nations lined up to compete, with 11 crews from four continents qualifying for the 114nm Final. In light and tactical conditions, France’s Théa Khelif and Thomas André (FRA 1) mastered the shifting breeze to be crowned World Champions. Taking the runner-up spot after a thrilling finish were Great Britain’s Willow Bland & Zeb Fellows (GBR 2), Zeb was the youngest sailor at the worlds, just 18 years of age. Domi Knuppel & Federico Waksman (URU) proudly securing third place — Uruguay’s first podium at this level. The Royal Ocean Racing Club (RORC), in collaboration with Cap-Regatta and supported by LGL and Jeanneau, hosted this World Sailing-recognised championship in supplied Sun Fast 30 One Design yachts. The fleet representing nations across five continents showcased the diversity and rising talent of the discipline, with mixed-gender crews ranging from Olympians and offshore veterans to youth sailors making their first impact on the world stage. Final Results – 2025 Offshore Double Handed World Championships 🥇 FRA 1 – Théa Khelif & Thomas André (France) 🥈 GBR 2 – Zeb Fellows & Willow Bland (Great Britain) 🥉 URU – Dominique Knuppel & Federico Waksman (Uruguay) 🎥 Filmed By Corinna Haines & Paul Wyeth