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Preparing for the World Championship

December 4, 2023 · 6 min · 92 views · Sorrento, Port Phillip Bay

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Markus B.T. prepares for the Waszp World Championship in Sorrento, Australia, following a fourth-place finish at the Sail Melbourne regatta.1:00 The event takes place in Port Phillip, a shallow bay known for steep, choppy waves and wind conditions ranging from light air to 30-knot gusts.1:45 To compete, the sailor purchased a used Waszp in Australia earlier this year and is currently performing technical adjustments on the boat's foils to ensure optimal performance.4:04 He trains with a group of Australian and Spanish sailors and plans to compete in the Australian Championship three days before the World Championship begins.5:03 Nearly 100 boats are registered for the upcoming world event, which will feature a single-fleet start format.6:05 Despite tactical errors during the recent regatta, the sailor maintains confidence in his ability to compete at the top of the fleet across all wind conditions.3:07

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