Gustavo Doreste Blanco and Jakub Surowiec are the new A-Class World Champions 2024

With 180 boats competing under extreme weather conditions and organizational challenges, the event in Punta Ala became truly memorable, managed with dedication by the Centro Velico Punta Ala. The A-Class Catamaran World Championships in Punta Ala, Tuscany, have just concluded after six days of competition, during which athletes faced highly variable weather conditions: from sunny […]


Dino Moran brings his Music to the A-Class World Championship in Punta Ala

During the A-Class World Championships week in Punta Ala, the organization has planned a special entertainment program for the public and participants, featuring a standout figure: Dino Moran, an international DJ from Cape Town, South Africa! One of the most eccentric and renowned figures in the global DJing and clubbing scene, Dino Moran is known […]

Forward WIP at the A-Cat World Championship in Punta Ala

Dear sailors, A-Cat enthusiasts, and esteemed participants of the 2024 A-Cat World Championship, We are thrilled to announce that Forward WIP is the official partner of this year’s A-Cat World Championship, taking place in the stunning setting of Punta Ala, Italy, from September 3rd to 9th, 2024. With nearly 200 A-Cat competitors, including 50% foiling, […]

Safety in Regattas: A Guide to Avoiding Collisions in Large Fleets

In preparation for the A-Class Catamaran World Championships 2024, an important safety document has been compiled by a dedicated working group of A-Cat sailors: Christian Stock, Dominik Peikert, Matthias Dietz (+), and Rainer Bohrer.This document offers insights and advice on how to prevent and avoid high-risk collision situations by sailing with awareness and caution. Considering […]

Less than a month to go for the 2024 A-Class Catamaran World Championship in Tuscany, and the Centro Velico Punta Ala is once again setting a new record for the number of participants!

Over 180 boats competing in Punta Ala from September 7th to 14th: a historic event for the A-Class. From September 7th to 14th, Tuscany will once again take center stage in the world of sailing. The world’s top A-Class skippers will compete in the Gulf of Follonica for the World Championship title in one of […]