Jorg Zarif (BRA) returns to Brazil with the Jorg Bruder Silver Cup,
which was donated to the Finn Class by the Brazilian Olympic Committee
in 2004.
This is a well deserved victory by Zarif who didn't leave any doubt by
winning the last race of the championship in totally different
conditions.
Jake Lilley (AUS) and Martin Robitaille (CAN) take Silver and Bronze,
forming a tri-continental podium. The morning start was
again scheduled early at 8.00 am, with the race committee expecting the
North
wind. As usual you can not predict the unpredictable and when the
sailors were sent to the racing area, the lake was glassy with not a
breath of
wind.
After a short wait on the water the sailors went back to the club
with now a small hope for a south wind which had never showed up during
the week. After a couple of hours, the Bora filled the lake and provided
a beautiful final race.
With a south wind around 8
to 12 knots, the racing was more tactical even if the left side along
the beach was the favoured option of most of the fleet. Zarif followed
his plan, starting at the left of the fleet and aiming straight for
the left side. With a comfortable lead at the top mark, Zarif was
never troubled and added a 6th victory to his impressive score.
In second place was Jakub Marciniak (POL) who places seventh overall and third Luzan Kirill (RUS) from Team Fantastica. Jake Lilley (AUS), fast again around the course conserved his second place after finishing in fifth in the last race. Martin Robitaille's last race didn't go according to plan. The defending World Champion couldn't make his way around the top mark, loosing many places. With no pumping allowed on the downwind, it was harder to catch up places and the Canadian crossed the line in 11 but kept third place overall and the Bronze.
In second place was Jakub Marciniak (POL) who places seventh overall and third Luzan Kirill (RUS) from Team Fantastica. Jake Lilley (AUS), fast again around the course conserved his second place after finishing in fifth in the last race. Martin Robitaille's last race didn't go according to plan. The defending World Champion couldn't make his way around the top mark, loosing many places. With no pumping allowed on the downwind, it was harder to catch up places and the Canadian crossed the line in 11 but kept third place overall and the Bronze.
The Finn Junior World
Championship was a real display of athletism and endurance for
these young sailors who raced nearly every day from 8am in a very fresh
breeze. With four continents represented with the top four sailors
and nine countries in the top ten, it was a well disputed regatta of the
highest level. The future Finn stars were in Malcesine.
The 2013 Finn Silver Cup is the third Junior World for Jorge Zarif. In 2009, and at the young age of 17, he took the title in
Balaton. In 2010, he finished fifth in a borrowed boat in San Francisco.
Second world title
The 2013 Finn Silver Cup is the third Junior World for Jorge Zarif. In 2009, and at the young age of 17, he took the title in
Balaton. In 2010, he finished fifth in a borrowed boat in San Francisco.
This is the last year in the Juniors for Jorge who competed for Brazil in the last Olympic Games.
After some problems with his back in Palma, Zarif took a break and got back to top form to win the Junior World title.
“I have prepared well for this regatta. Because of
my back problems, I took a physical coach and started training
differently at the gym. I have also the great help of Bruno Prada as
training partner and Rafa (Trujillo) as coach. We spent 10 days training
in
Malcesine with Ed Wright and I learned a lot.”
“The fleet is changing a lot in the Juniors, the guys are all well trained and prepared for the event. They are also bigger
than before.”
After a rest in Brazil, Jorge will come back for
the Gold Cup in Tallinn in August. “My objective there is to be in the
top
15. In the last four years I haven't improved much but now with the help
of Bruno and Rafa, I can see the progress. They are both World
Champions and
Olympic medallists, they are setting high objectives and it helps me to
set highest goals as well. I think that it is what it takes to get
there.”
When asked about the future and the Games in Brazil
he said “After last year's Olympic Games, Bruno asked me if my goal was
to compete again in the Olympic Games or to go for a medal? He offered
to train with him so that together we can achieve a medal, whoever is
selected.
I was very happy with his proposition and we both train well and
progress together. I will worry about the Olympic selection in 2016.”
Final results
| 1 | BRA 109 | Zarif Jorge | 17,0 | 1 | (4) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | AUS 41 | Lilley Jake | 36,0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | (dsq) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | CAN 110 | Robitaille Martin | 41,0 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | (11) |
| 4 | GBR 29 | McCoy Peter | 46,0 | 5 | 5 | (10) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | RUS 6 | Kistanov Arkadiy | 57,0 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 6 | (16) |
| 6 | NOR 1 | Pedersen Anders | 62,0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 5 | (18) | 13 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 7 | POL 7 | Marciniak Jakub | 70,0 | (18) | 6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 8 | 2 |
| 8 | ITA 213 | De Luca Umberto | 79,0 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | (ocs) | 5 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| 9 | GER 64 | Luttukus Lennart | 89,0 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 13 | (18) | 5 | 7 | 6 |
| 10 | ITA 214 | Bevilacqua Riccardo | 107,0 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 6 | (20) | 7 | 13 | 18 |
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