Zoom 8

In today's world, Zoom 8 has become a topic of great relevance and attention. Since its emergence, Zoom 8 has captured the interest of experts, researchers and the general public, generating a wide range of debates, theories and opinions. Whether due to its impact on society, its influence on culture or its relevance in history, Zoom 8 continues to be the object of analysis and discussion in various areas. In this article, we will explore the different aspects of Zoom 8, from its origin to its impact on today's world, in order to provide a comprehensive vision of this exciting and controversial topic.

Zoom 8
Class symbol
Boat
Crew1
Hull
Hull weight44 kg (with fittings)
LOA2.65 m
Beam1.45 m
Sails
Mainsail area4.9 m2
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The Zoom8 is a youth racing dinghy that sailed in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Austria, the Netherlands, Estonia, Latvia and Russia. It is designed by the Finn Henrik Segercrantz. The Zoom8 is considered an excellent transition dinghy from the Optimist and the more physically demanding dinghies such as the Laser, Europe and 29er, and although many attempts have been made by other classes to fill this gap, the Zoom8 dinghy is one of the few to have succeeded.

Zoom8 on shore

The Swedish Zoom8 Association note that the Zoom 8 is a calm, safe boat and simple enough that beginners can sail it.

The Zoom8 has been spread all over Sweden since 1995 followed a few years later by Denmark and these two countries have won numerous medals in the European and World Championships.

World CHampionship

Open World Champion

Male World Champion

Year Gold Silver Bronze
2010, Tallinn Yacht Club, Lohusalu, Estonia  Carsten Faubel (DEN)  Carsten F.FaubelVictor Silen (FIN)  Alexender Shelting (RUS)
2011, Hanko, Finland, 71 Entries  Pontus Dahl (SWE)  Victor Silen (FIN)  Alexander Gronblom (FIN)
2012, KSSS, Stockholm, Sweden  Simon Weideskog (SWE)  Juuso Roihu (EST)  Victor Silén (FIN)
2013, Ran Seilforening, Straume, Sotra, Fjell, Norway  David Bjelkarøy Westervik (NOR)  Alexander Dahl Høgheim (NOR)  Martin Õunap (EST)
2014, Åstrup, Denmark  Sophus Jarvig (DEN)  Pontus Karlsson (SWE)  Sebastian Norup (DEN)
2015, Wolfgangsee, Austria   (25x17px)   (25x17px)   (25x17px)
2016, Kuressaare, Estonia  Ilari Muhonen (FIN)  Christoffer Sörlie (NOR)  Lucas Karlemo (FIN)
2017, Sweden[2]  Jakob Haud (EST)  Lucas Karlemo (FIN)  Dmitry Golovkin (RUS)
2018, Lohja, Finland  Lasse Lindell (FIN)  Simon Karlemo (FIN)  William Karsson (SWE)
2019, Garda, Italy  William Aasholm-Bradley (DEN)  Gustav Aasholm-Bradley (DEN)  Aleksander Kuusik (25x17px)
2021, Furesøen, Denmark  Laurenz Haselberger (AUT)  Alexander Hagefors (SWE)  Victor Møller Thygesen (DEN)
2022, Tilgu, Estonia  Martin Rahnel (EST)  Rasmus Randmäe (EST)  Kaito Haamer (EST)
2023, Turku, Finland[3]  Nikolaj Jakobsen (DEN)  Karl Veetõusme (EST)  Toke Scheuer Jansen (DEN)
2024, Warnemünde, Germany  Alfred Heinemeier Madsen (DEN)  Kåre Thybo Kavin (DEN)  Toke Scheuer Jansen (DEN)

Female World Champion

Year Gold Silver Bronze
2010, Tallinn Yacht Club, Lohusalu, Estonia[4]  Noora Ruskola (FIN)  Helene Mjelde Gjerde (NOR)  Hanna Johansson (SWE)
2011, Hanko, Finland
42 Entries 		 Anna Munch (DEN)  Valentina Faihs (AUT)  Dopping Jacqueline (DEN)
2012, KSSS, Stockholm, Sweden  Anna Munch (DEN)  Ella von Melen (SWE)  Signe Søgaard Hansen (DEN)
2013, Ran Seilforening, Straume, Sotra, Fjell, Norway, 38 Entries  Catharina Sandman (FIN)  Saara Tukiainen (FIN)  Emilie Homstvedt (NOR)
2014, Åstrup, Denmark  Ronja Grönblom (FIN)  Ebru Bolat (ROU)  Julie Havn (DEN)
2015, Wolfgangsee, Austria   (25x17px)   (25x17px)   (25x17px)
2016, Kuressaare, Estonia  Cecilia Dahlberg (FIN)  Emma Grönblom (FIN)  Sofia Tynkkynen (FIN)
2017, Sweden[5]  Lilian TANHUANPÄÄ (FIN)  Arina LATYNINA (RUS)  Emma GRÖNBLOM (FIN)
2018, Lohja, Finland  Angeliina Maria Isabel Õunap (EST)  Sofia Held (FIN)  Xiaojian Keinänen (CHN)
2019, Garda, Italy  Karolin Härm (EST)  Sofia Held (FIN)  Elisabeth Ristmets (EST)
2021, Furesøen, Denmark  Karolin Härm (EST)  Elisabeth Ristmets (EST)  Madita Grigat (DEN)
2022, Tilgu, Estonia  Elisabeth Ristmets (EST)  Britta Maipuu (EST)  Maja Brønlund Olesen (DEN)
2023, Turku, Finland  Maja Brønlund Olesen (DEN)  Emilie Vesteroe Nielsen (DEN)  Mia Maria Lipsmäe (EST)
2024, Warnemünde, Germany  Laura Marii Taggu (EST)  Mia Maria Lipsmäe (EST)  Trinette Välisson (EST)

Manufacturers

References

  1. ^ "The International Zoom8 Class Association Wall of Fame". Archived from the original on November 10, 2013.
  2. ^ "Results". www.zoom8worlds2017.se. 2017. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  3. ^ "2023 Zoom8 World Championships". www.manage2sail.com. 2023.
  4. ^ "Tallinna Jahtklubi: Results". www.tjk.ee.
  5. ^ "Results". www.zoom8.ee. 2017. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
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