Lake Garda delivered for the recent 2025 Moth World Championship with the week proving a true test of grit, precision, and speed. For Zhik athletes, it was also a showcase of elite performance where innovation met execution on the water.
At the front of the fleet, Enzo Balanger etched his name into the history books with a commanding performance to become the 2025 Moth World Champion. Wearing Zhik technical gear, the French sailor combined blistering pace with cold composure across a week of intense racing. Despite a DNF (Did Not Finish) setback mid-series, Enzo responded like a true champion, clinching the title with a 12-point lead. “We’ve just wrapped up the Moth World Championship and I’m the new World Champion! I still can’t quite believe it… all the work has finally paid off! Winning this title was truly a lifelong dream,” he said. “The boat was fast, everything went smoothly, just amazing.”
New Zealander and Zhik Team athlete Jacob Pye delivered a breakout performance to claim third place overall and the coveted Youth World Champion title. Overcoming a broken mast early in the regatta, he came back stronger than ever with consistent top-five finishes in the final stages. “I’m really happy with my result,” Jacob said. “I hoped to do well, but I came here without big expectations… I gave it everything and I’m thrilled to finish on the podium. The racing was amazing, the level of the fleet was so high.”
Meanwhile, in the women’s division, British speedster Hattie Rodgers proved once again that she’s a force to watch. With her focus and control, Hattie secured second place in the female category, reinforcing Zhik’s proud commitment to supporting high-performance female athletes on the international stage.
Beyond the podium, a strong cohort of Zhik athletes powered through the demanding Garda conditions. Diego Botin sailed into 9th overall with his trademark aggressive style, while Olympic medallist Iain Jensen took 11th, showing sharp form and tactical poise. Zhik veteran and multiple world champion Paul Goodison rounded out the top 15, drawing on deep experience and the resilience that has defined his career.
Throughout the week, Garda served up the full spectrum: fast foiling days, technical drift races, and plenty of pressure in between. It was the kind of environment where performance apparel is put to the ultimate test and where Zhik’s design ethos comes to life. Zhik kit moves with the athletes, never against them.
As the Official Technical Apparel Partner of the International Moth Class, Zhik is proud to stand alongside this incredible fleet. It is testament to the constant design development, pushing the boundaries of water sport gear that sees so many of our athletes at the front of the fleet.
At Zhik, we don’t just make gear for sailors. We make gear for champions.
