The final day of racing at the 2025 49er & 49erFX Junior World Championship in Rungsted delivered one last burst of drama before rapidly deteriorating weather conditions brought the event to an early close. With building winds, heavy rain, and unpredictable waves across the Øresund, race officials successfully completed one final race before calling off the remainder of the competition for safety reasons.
“The sailors have truly shown their sportsmanship this week—taking every race opportunity with gusto,” said event organiser Tomas Dyrbye during the closing ceremony.
Despite the challenging weather, morale remained high ashore. Applause and celebration rang out not just for podium finishers, but for all competitors who demonstrated exceptional determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout the regatta.
Rebekka Johannesen of Denmark, winner of the FX Open Junior World Championship, captured the mental demands of the event, stating:
“We still love sailing, but it is hard mentally—you have to be prepared all the time to go on the water. But it’s part of the game.”
Germany’s Katharina Schwachhofer, who with Elena Stoltze secured the 49erFX Junior World Championship title, added:
“Today was rock and roll for us—we had a lot of fun. The key point was just enjoying it.”
Her teammate Elena Stoltze summed up the competitive spirit of the fleet:
“In sailing, you just do every race like it’s the last one.”
Ben Remocker, Class Manager for the 49er and 49erFX, praised the high standard of performance on display:
“It’s always exciting to see the next generation of top sailors step into the class, ready to take on the world.”
Remocker also extended appreciation to the host club, Kongelig Dansk Yachtklub (KDY):
“KDY provided excellent facilities, warm hospitality, and a beautiful setting. We’re especially grateful to the club’s volunteers who helped make this event happen.”
As is tradition, celebrations followed with great energy. Germany’s Kjell Haschen and Iven Anton Fromm, the new 49er Junior World Champions, were thrown into the harbour by their teammates, while Denmark’s Rebekka Johannesen and Gustav Aasholm-Bradley, winners of the FX Open category, were welcomed back to shore with Champagne and cheers from a jubilant Danish team.
Additional prizes were awarded to top Under-21 teams, with German and Swiss crews taking honours in their respective categories.
This year’s event featured the largest gathering of skiffs ever seen at a Junior World Championship, and it will be remembered for its demanding conditions, bold racing, and exceptional sportsmanship. The young athletes in Rungsted this week proved they are not only competitive—they are ready to lead the future of the sport.
Junior World Championship 2025 – Final Podiums
49erFX Open
1st – DEN 207: Rebekka Johannesen / Gustav Aasholm-Bradley
2nd – GER 171: Lucas Hamm / Moritz Hamm
3rd – CZE 817: Lukáš Kraus / Ondrej Baštář
49erFX
1st – GER 696: Katharina Schwachhofer / Elena Stoltze
2nd – FRA 84: Chloé Revil / Felizia Fiebig
3rd – IRL 107: Erin McIlwaine / Ellen Barbour
49er
1st – GER 182: Kjell Haschen / Iven Anton Fromm
2nd – NED 987: Robbert Huisman / Jorn Swart
3rd – NED 911: Paul Hameeteman / Stijn Gast
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