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Tornado (sailboat)
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The Tornado is an two person multihull class recognised as an International Class by the International Sailing Federation. It was used for the Olympic Catamaran discpline for over 30 years.
, England, with help from Terry Pierce, and Reg White, specifically for the purpose of becoming the Olympic catamaran. At the IYRU Olympic Catamaran Trials, it easily defeated the other challengers.
To increase its performance even further, the Tornado was modified in 2000, with a new sail-plan
which included a Spinnaker
and Spinnaker boom, as well as an increased sail area of the existing sails. An additional trapeze
was also added, and the jib was made self tacking.
The Tornado typically flies one of its two hulls; the crew balancing the boat with their own weight and by controlling the sails. With only one hull in the water, drag is significantly reduced. The Tornado also features an adjustable, rotating mast, which not only greatly improves the aerodynamics of the crucial leading edge of the sail, but also allows improved control over mast bend and thus mainsail flatness. For the high speeds and apparent wind
directions seen by this high speed vessel, a flat sail profile is often required.
The Tornado is still among the fastest 2-person catamarans, with an ISAF Small Catamaran Handicap Rating System rating of 0.934, and some have characterized the Tornado class as "the Formula One
of sailing".
from 1976 through 2008, when multihulls were deselected. Please see the individual years for results Olympic Sailing Regatta
Background
The boat was designed in 1967 by Rodney March of BrightlingseaBrightlingsea
Brightlingsea is a coastal town in the Tendring district of Essex, England, located between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea, situated at the mouth of the River Colne, on Brightlingsea Creek. It has an estimated population of 8500....
, England, with help from Terry Pierce, and Reg White, specifically for the purpose of becoming the Olympic catamaran. At the IYRU Olympic Catamaran Trials, it easily defeated the other challengers.
To increase its performance even further, the Tornado was modified in 2000, with a new sail-plan
Sail-plan
A sail-plan is a set of drawings, usually prepared by a naval architect. It shows the various combinations of sail proposed for a sailing ship.The combinations shown in a sail-plan almost always include three configurations:...
which included a Spinnaker
Spinnaker
A spinnaker is a special type of sail that is designed specifically for sailing off the wind from a reaching course to a downwind, i.e. with the wind 90°–180° off the bow. The spinnaker fills with wind and balloons out in front of the boat when it is deployed, called flying. It is constructed of...
and Spinnaker boom, as well as an increased sail area of the existing sails. An additional trapeze
Trapeze (sailing)
In sailing, the trapeze refers to a wire that comes from a point high on the mast, usually where the shrouds are fixed, to a hook on the crew member's harness at approximately waist level...
was also added, and the jib was made self tacking.
Apparent wind
Apparent wind is the wind experienced by a moving object.-Definition of apparent wind:The Apparent wind is the wind experienced by an observer in motion and is the relative velocity of the wind in relation to the observer....
directions seen by this high speed vessel, a flat sail profile is often required.
The Tornado is still among the fastest 2-person catamarans, with an ISAF Small Catamaran Handicap Rating System rating of 0.934, and some have characterized the Tornado class as "the Formula One
Formula One
Formula One, also known as Formula 1 or F1 and referred to officially as the FIA Formula One World Championship, is the highest class of single seater auto racing sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile . The "formula" designation in the name refers to a set of rules with which...
of sailing".
Olympics
The Tornado was used as the as equipment for the multihull discipline in the Olympic GamesOlympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
from 1976 through 2008, when multihulls were deselected. Please see the individual years for results Olympic Sailing Regatta
Sailing at the Summer Olympics
Sailing has been one of the Olympic sports since the Games of the I Olympiad, held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. Despite being scheduled in the first Olympic program, the races were canceled due to severe weather conditions...
Open World Champions
 1968 Kiel |
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 1969 Melbourne |
 AustraliaMaurice Davies Ian Ramsey |
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 1970 Eau Galle, Florida |
 United StatesPaul Lindenberg J Sammons |
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1971 Weymouth |
 United KingdomIan Fraser To, Coventry |
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1972 Trawemünde |
 AustriaJessenigg Polaschegg |
United States Weiser |
United Kingdom Frazer |
 1973 Toronto |
United States Steward Harvey |
United States Weiser |
United States Seamen |
1974 Honolulu |
Austria Jessenigg Polaschegg |
United States Allen Cox |
United States David McFaull David McFaull David McFaull was an American sailor. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class with Michael Rothwell at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.-References:* at sports-reference.com... Michael Rothwell Michael Rothwell Michael Rothwell is an American sailor. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class with David McFaull at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.-References:* at sports-reference.com... |
 1975 Copenhagen |
 West GermanyJörg Spengler Jörg Spengler Jörg Spengler is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Tornado class with Jörg Schmall at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.- References :* at sports-reference.com... Jörg Schmall Jörg Schmall Jörg Schmall is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Tornado class with Jörg Spengler at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
United Kingdom Reginald White Reginald White Reginald James White, usually Reg White , was a British boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion... John Osborn John Osborn (sailor) John Osborn is a British sailor, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class with Reg White at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.He became world champion in the tornado class in 1976, with Reg White.... |
United States Badeau Commings |
1976 Sydney |
United Kingdom Reginald White Reginald White Reginald James White, usually Reg White , was a British boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion... John Osborn John Osborn (sailor) John Osborn is a British sailor, Olympic champion and world champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado class with Reg White at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.He became world champion in the tornado class in 1976, with Reg White.... |
Australia Brian Lewis Warren Rock |
United States Datchler |
1977 Long Beach |
West Germany Jörg Spengler Jörg Spengler Jörg Spengler is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Tornado class with Jörg Schmall at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.- References :* at sports-reference.com... Rolf Dullenkopf |
Australia Brian Lewis Warren Rock |
United States Notari Gamblin |
1978 Weymouth |
 Soviet UnionWiktor Potapow Aleksander Sybin |
United Kingdom Reginald White Reginald White Reginald James White, usually Reg White , was a British boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion... Olle |
Australia Brian Lewis Warren Rock |
1979 Kiel |
United Kingdom Reginald White Reginald White Reginald James White, usually Reg White , was a British boat builder, sailor, Olympic champion and world champion... Olle |
 DenmarkPeter Due Peter Due Peter Due is a Danish competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.-References:... Per Kjaergaard |
West Germany Neuhann Pfenk |
 1980 Auckland |
Soviet Union Wiktor Potapow Aleksander Sybin |
Austria Prack Peer |
West Germany Jörg Spengler Jörg Spengler Jörg Spengler is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Tornado class with Jörg Schmall at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.- References :* at sports-reference.com... Jörg Schmall Jörg Schmall Jörg Schmall is a German sailor. He won a bronze medal in the Tornado class with Jörg Spengler at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
 1981 Carnac |
United States Randy Smyth Randy Smyth Randolph L. "Randy" Smyth is a former American competitive sailor and two-time Olympic silver medalist.-Career:... Jay Glaser Jay Glaser Jay Glaser is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.-Career:At the 1984 Summer Olympics, Glaser finished in 2nd place in the tornado along with his partner Randy Smyth.... |
Soviet Union Kliwer Fogoljow |
 FranceYves Loday Yves Loday Yves Loday is a French sailor who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he won gold medal in the Tornado Class together with Nicolas Hénard.... Buet |
1982 |
United States Randy Smyth Randy Smyth Randolph L. "Randy" Smyth is a former American competitive sailor and two-time Olympic silver medalist.-Career:... Jay Glaser Jay Glaser Jay Glaser is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.-Career:At the 1984 Summer Olympics, Glaser finished in 2nd place in the tornado along with his partner Randy Smyth.... |
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1983 Hayling Island |
Australia Christopher Cairns Christopher Cairns (sailor) Christopher Cairns is an Australian competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:... Scott Anderson Scott Anderson (sailor) John Anderson is an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he received a gold medal in the star class, together with David Forbes.-References:... |
 NetherlandsWilli van Bladel H. Lambriex |
France Yves Loday Yves Loday Yves Loday is a French sailor who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he won gold medal in the Tornado Class together with Nicolas Hénard.... Aussedat |
1984 Melbourne |
Australia Christopher Cairns Christopher Cairns (sailor) Christopher Cairns is an Australian competitive sailor and Olympic medalist. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:... Scott Anderson Scott Anderson (sailor) John Anderson is an Australian sailor and Olympic champion. He competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, where he received a gold medal in the star class, together with David Forbes.-References:... |
United States Randy Smyth Randy Smyth Randolph L. "Randy" Smyth is a former American competitive sailor and two-time Olympic silver medalist.-Career:... Jay Glaser Jay Glaser Jay Glaser is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.-Career:At the 1984 Summer Olympics, Glaser finished in 2nd place in the tornado along with his partner Randy Smyth.... |
Netherlands Willi van Bladel H. Lambriex |
1985 Trawemünde |
United Kingdom Robert White Jeremy Newman Jeremy Newman Jeremy John Newman is a former English cricketer. Newman was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire.... |
United States Randy Smyth Randy Smyth Randolph L. "Randy" Smyth is a former American competitive sailor and two-time Olympic silver medalist.-Career:... Jay Glaser Jay Glaser Jay Glaser is a former American competitive sailor and Olympic silver medalist.-Career:At the 1984 Summer Olympics, Glaser finished in 2nd place in the tornado along with his partner Randy Smyth.... |
Denmark Paul Elvström Trine Elvström |
1986 Hamilton |
United Kingdom Robert White Jeremy Newman Jeremy Newman Jeremy John Newman is a former English cricketer. Newman was a right-handed batsman. He was born at Malmesbury, Wiltshire.... |
West Germany Stephan Lange Michael Starken |
United Kingdom Greg White Daniel Campbell-Jones |
1987 Kiel |
Austria Andreas Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara is an Austrian sailor in the Tornado class.Hagara, and his colleague Hans-Peter Steinacher won the Gold medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and successfully defended their title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Hagara was the Flagbearer for the... |
Australia Christ Cairns John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
 ItalyGiorgio Zuccoli Luca Santella |
 1988 Tallinn |
Soviet Union Juri Konowalow Sergej Krawzow |
France Jean-Yves Le Deroff Jean-Yves Le Déroff Jean-Yves Le Déroff is a French sailor and Olympic champion. He won the Tornado Class at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea, with Nicolas Hénard. He also has a silver medal from the 1987 World championship.-References:*... Nicilas Henard |
Italy Giorgio Zuccoli Luca Santella |
1989 Houston |
Australia Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Italy Giorgio Zuccoli Angelo Glisoni |
Australia Allan Goddell Greg Cann |
1990 Medemblik |
France Christophe Clevenot Maurice Eisenblatter |
Australia Brad Schafferius Lachlan Gilbert |
Austria Andreas Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara is an Austrian sailor in the Tornado class.Hagara, and his colleague Hans-Peter Steinacher won the Gold medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and successfully defended their title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Hagara was the Flagbearer for the... |
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Italy Giorgio Zuccoli Angelo Glisoni |
Italy Walter Pirinoli Marco Pirinoli |
 GermanyOliver Schwall René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
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Australia Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Germany Oliver Schwall René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
France Frederic le Peutrec Richard de Mec |
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Germany Oliver Schwall René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Australia Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
France Christophe Clevenot Yvon Quernec |
 1994 Båstad |
 SpainFernando Leon Boissier Jose Luis Ballester José Luis Ballester (sailor) José Luis Ballester is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and won a gold medal in the Tornado class.-References:... |
Germany Helge Sach Jens-Christian Sach |
Australia Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
1995 Kinston |
Italy Walter Pirinoli Marco Pirinoli |
France Jean-Christofer Mourniac Philippe Mourniac |
Spain Fernando Leon Boissier Jose Luis Ballester José Luis Ballester (sailor) José Luis Ballester is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and won a gold medal in the Tornado class.-References:... |
1996 Brisbane |
Germany Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler is a German sailor and member in the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as well as in the Kieler Yacht-Club. He competed in five Olympic Games.... Frank Parlow |
Spain Fernando Leon Boissier Jose Luis Ballester José Luis Ballester (sailor) José Luis Ballester is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and won a gold medal in the Tornado class.-References:... |
Australia Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
 1997 Hamilton |
Germany Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler is a German sailor and member in the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as well as in the Kieler Yacht-Club. He competed in five Olympic Games.... René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Spain Fernando Leon Boissier Jose Luis Ballester José Luis Ballester (sailor) José Luis Ballester is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and won a gold medal in the Tornado class.-References:... |
Australia Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... Andrew Beashel |
 1998 Buzios |
Australia Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Germany Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler is a German sailor and member in the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as well as in the Kieler Yacht-Club. He competed in five Olympic Games.... René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Spain Fernando Leon Boissier Jose Luis Ballester José Luis Ballester (sailor) José Luis Ballester is a Spanish sailor and Olympic Champion. He competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and won a gold medal in the Tornado class.-References:... |
1999 Vallensbæk |
Austria Roman Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara is an Austrian sailor in the Tornado class.Hagara, and his colleague Hans-Peter Steinacher won the Gold medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and successfully defended their title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Hagara was the Flagbearer for the... Hans-Peter Steinacher Hans-Peter Steinacher Hans-Peter Steinacher is an Austrian sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado Class with Roman Hagara at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. They won the gold medal again at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-References:... |
Austria Andreas Hagara Wolfgang Moser Wolfgang Moser Wolfgang Moser is an American rower.- External links :* at sports-reference.com... |
Germany Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler is a German sailor and member in the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as well as in the Kieler Yacht-Club. He competed in five Olympic Games.... René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
2000 Sydney |
Germany Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler Roland Gäbler is a German sailor and member in the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein as well as in the Kieler Yacht-Club. He competed in five Olympic Games.... René Schwall René Schwall René Schwall is a German sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Austria Roman Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara is an Austrian sailor in the Tornado class.Hagara, and his colleague Hans-Peter Steinacher won the Gold medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and successfully defended their title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Hagara was the Flagbearer for the... Hans-Peter Steinacher Hans-Peter Steinacher Hans-Peter Steinacher is an Austrian sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado Class with Roman Hagara at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. They won the gold medal again at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-References:... |
France Jean-Christofer Mourniac Philippe Mourniac |
 2001 Richards Bay |
Australia Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
Austria Roman Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara is an Austrian sailor in the Tornado class.Hagara, and his colleague Hans-Peter Steinacher won the Gold medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and successfully defended their title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Hagara was the Flagbearer for the... Hans-Peter Steinacher Hans-Peter Steinacher Hans-Peter Steinacher is an Austrian sailor and Olympic champion. He won a gold medal in the Tornado Class with Roman Hagara at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. They won the gold medal again at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.-References:... |
United Kingdom Hugh Styles Adam May |
2002 Edgartown |
Australia Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
France Olivier Backes Laurent Voiron |
Netherlands Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... Herbert Dercksen Herbert Dercksen Herbert Willem Constant Dercksen is a former Dutch sailor. He won five Dutch titles, one European title and three World titles.... |
2003 Cadiz |
Australia Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
United Kingdom Leigh McMillan Mark Bulkeley |
 ArgentinaSantiago Lange Santiago Lange Santiago R. Lange is an Argentine Olympic sailor.Lange has competed in five editions of the Olympic Games, in 1988, 1996, 2000, and 2004. He won bronze in the latter in the Tornado class, along with teammate Carlos Espinola. He also represented represent Argentina again at the 2008 Summer... Carlos Espinola Carlos Espínola (sailor) Carlos Mauricio Espínola is an Argentine windsurfer.Nicknamed Camau, Espínola started training at the Club Náutico de La Totora in his home province, to obtain his first achievement of importance, a silver medal, during the Pan American Games held in 1991 in La Habana... |
2004 Palma de Mallorca |
Argentina Santiago Lange Santiago Lange Santiago R. Lange is an Argentine Olympic sailor.Lange has competed in five editions of the Olympic Games, in 1988, 1996, 2000, and 2004. He won bronze in the latter in the Tornado class, along with teammate Carlos Espinola. He also represented represent Argentina again at the 2008 Summer... Carlos Espinola Carlos Espínola (sailor) Carlos Mauricio Espínola is an Argentine windsurfer.Nicknamed Camau, Espínola started training at the Club Náutico de La Totora in his home province, to obtain his first achievement of importance, a silver medal, during the Pan American Games held in 1991 in La Habana... |
United States John Lovell Charlie Ogletree Charlie Ogletree Charles S. "Charlie" Ogletree is an American competitive sailor, four-time Olympian, and Olympic silver medalist.-Career:... |
Australia Darren Bundock Darren Bundock Darren Bundock is an Australian sailor from Gosford, New South Wales. He won a silver medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Bundock and current crewmate Glenn Ashby are the 2007 world champions in the Tornado class and ranked number one in the event going into the 2008... John Forbes John Forbes (sailor) John Forbes is an Australian sailor.- References :* at sports-reference.com... |
2005 La Rochelle |
Spain Fernando Echavarri Fernando Echavarri Fernando Echavarri Erasun is a professional yachtsman in the Olympic Tornado Class. Teaming with crew Antón Paz Blanco, he became Spanish, European, World Champion, ISAF Sailor of the year in 2005, Olympic Gold Medalist at the Beijing Games held in Qingdao.- Origins :Born and raised in Santander,... Anton Paz Blanco Antón Paz Blanco Antón Paz Blanco is a Galician sailor. With his partner Fernando Echavarri he won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The two also competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where they finished eighth. He is from the town of Vilagarcia de Arousa, Galicia, Spain.-References:*... |
United Kingdom Leigh McMillan Will Howden |
France Xavier Revil Christophe Espagnon |
 2006 San Idisro 2006 Tornado World Championship The 2006 Tornado World Championship were held at the Club Náutico San Isidro in San Isidro, Argentina between 1 and 10 December 2006.-Results:-External links:**... |
Argentina Santiago Lange Santiago Lange Santiago R. Lange is an Argentine Olympic sailor.Lange has competed in five editions of the Olympic Games, in 1988, 1996, 2000, and 2004. He won bronze in the latter in the Tornado class, along with teammate Carlos Espinola. He also represented represent Argentina again at the 2008 Summer... Carlos Espinola Carlos Espínola (sailor) Carlos Mauricio Espínola is an Argentine windsurfer.Nicknamed Camau, Espínola started training at the Club Náutico de La Totora in his home province, to obtain his first achievement of importance, a silver medal, during the Pan American Games held in 1991 in La Habana... |
Austria Roman Hagara Roman Hagara Roman Hagara is an Austrian sailor in the Tornado class.Hagara, and his colleague Hans-Peter Steinacher won the Gold medal in the Tornado class at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and successfully defended their title at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.Hagara was the Flagbearer for the... Hans Peter Steinacher |
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 2007 Cascais |
Spain Fernando Echavarri Fernando Echavarri Fernando Echavarri Erasun is a professional yachtsman in the Olympic Tornado Class. Teaming with crew Antón Paz Blanco, he became Spanish, European, World Champion, ISAF Sailor of the year in 2005, Olympic Gold Medalist at the Beijing Games held in Qingdao.- Origins :Born and raised in Santander,... Anton Paz Blanco Antón Paz Blanco Antón Paz Blanco is a Galician sailor. With his partner Fernando Echavarri he won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The two also competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where they finished eighth. He is from the town of Vilagarcia de Arousa, Galicia, Spain.-References:*... |
 BelgiumCarolijn Brouwer Carolijn Brouwer Carolijn Mariëlle Brouwer is a professional sailorShe won the International Sailing Federation highest award in 1998 the ISAF World Sailor of the Year Awards.... Sébastien Godefroid Sébastien Godefroid Sébastien Godefroid is a Belgian sailor.He won the silver medal in sailing at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. He also competed at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Olympics, but has not won another medal.-References:... |
Netherlands Mitch Booth Mitch Booth Mitch Booth is a Dutch sailor. He is a two time Olympic medalist and ten time World Champion in the Tornado, Hobie, A class and Formula 18 classes.... Pim Nieuwenhuis Pim Nieuwenhuis Pim Nieuwenhuis is a Dutch sailor.Nieuwenhuis started in the optimist dinghy where he picked up the first racing skills. Soon he moved on to Olympic classes and he started in the Tornado class in 1994. He was recruited by coach Roy Heiner as a talent for his big boat campaigns... |
2008 North Shore City |
 CanadaOskar Johansson Oskar Johansson Oskar Johansson is a Canadian world class sailor from Toronto. He competed in Sailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and finished in 15th place... Kevin Stittle Kevin Stittle Kevin Stittle is a Canadian sailor from Orangeville, Ontario.Stittle began sailing at the age of 11.At the 2008 World Championships, he won a silver medal in the tornado class.... |
France Yann Guichard Alexandre Guyader |
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2009, Bogliaco |
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2010 |
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 2011, Biel |
Mixed World Champions
First held in 20112011, Biel |
External links
- The Tornado design official class rules
- International Tornado Association
- THE STORY OF THE TORNADO
- VIDEO OF THE TORNADO