The Italian team made a remarkable splash at the championships, securing six world titles across 11 events and six classes. Their performance was highlighted by impressive displays of precision and skill, reaffirming their dominance in the sport.

The festivities took place outside Casa Italia, where sailors, coaches, officials, volunteers, and staff gathered to honour the outstanding performances of the youth sailors. Italy’s success was marked by notable victories, including Maria Vittoria Arseni and Antonio Pascali clinching top spots in the ILCA 6 class for women and men respectively. Additionally, Carola Colasanto and Federico Pilloni triumphed in the iQFOiL class, completing two clean sweeps for the Italian team.

On their home turf, Italy matched their remarkable achievements from last year's championships in Buzios, Brazil, thanks to the guidance of Youth Technical Director Alessandra Sensini. The local crowd cheered as Italy's national anthem, "Il Canto degli Italiani," resonated around Riva, alongside celebrations from Poland, Argentina, Brazil, and Greece.

In a notable highlight, Maria Catalina Turienzo concluded her youth sailing career with a Formula Kite title, a perfect preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Her victory capped a week of dominance and underscored the high level of competition at the event.

The Youth Sailing World Championships provided a glimpse into the future of the sport, with emerging talents like Argentina’s Turienzo and Türkiye’s Derin Atakan set to compete in the upcoming Games in Marseille. Canada’s Nikhil Damji was honoured with the Bengt Julin Trophy for his exceptional sportsmanship and international understanding. The 17-year-old, who sails with his identical twin brother Emil, was deeply moved by the recognition from his peers and fellow competitors.

"It’s very special,” Damji said of the award. “I wasn’t thinking about winning an award for being me. I’m thankful and grateful to have won this. Youth Worlds is one of the best weeks of my life, being around people who share my passion for sailing. It’s an amazing competition, and I hope one day I can be an Olympian too.”

The event was also a showcase for sponsors and partners, including title sponsor Trentino and CONI, who provided the iconic Casa Italia venue, giving the championships an Olympic village ambiance. With 418 sailors from 70 countries participating, the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships were a memorable experience for all involved. Many participants are already looking forward to the next edition of the event, set to take place in Vilamoura, Portugal, in 2025.