# 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/55-metre-world-championship-in-lavrion
> Updated: 2026-10-09T22:34:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece, faced significant delays due to high winds, with racing postponed for several days as wind speeds approached or exceeded 24 knots. These conditions caused minor damage to two boats during the early stages of the event.

Once racing commenced, the Polish boat Aspire, crewed by Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, and Kilian Weise, established an early lead. Following eight successful races, Aspire secured the championship title after taking the lead in the final race. 

The Norwegian boat Artemis finished in second place, narrowly missing the title by a single point. The Australian/USA entry Ku-Ring-Gai III claimed third place, overtaking the Swiss boat Ali-Baba by one point in the final race to secure the bronze.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Aspire wins 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion

Aspire won the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece, overcoming challenging wind conditions to defeat Artemis and Ku-Ring-Gai III in a closely contested final race.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aspire-wins-55-metre-world-championship-in-lavrion

### 2026-10-07: 5.5 Metre World Championship begins in Lavrion after wind delays

After a week of weather delays in Lavrion, Greece, the 5.5 Metre World Championship has begun, with Poland's Aspire leading the fleet after three races.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/55-metre-world-championship-begins-in-lavrion-after-wind-delays

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