The 2008 World Championships in Rieti have now come to an end. The Brits put in some good efforts in a tough environment, perhaps better suited to more specialist mountain pilots.

The Standard Class was won by German, Michael Buchtal and the Club Class by German, Matthias Sturm. Worthy winners they were too! In the Standards, the Brits were 10th, 11th and 17th, and in the Club class, 10th, 18th and 31st, with G in particular perhaps unlucky not to be challenging for a medal after 2 day wins and an unfortunate landout.

You can now buy the latest in gliding fashion wear and help the British Gliding Team! It's a wing thing have created a special 2008 range of "team supporters" kit. 10% goes straight to the team fund.

Buy the clothes from www.itsawingthing.com.

In 2008 we have two legs to the World Championships.  First up are the Club and Standard Classes in Rieti, Italy, which runs from 7th-19th July.  The second leg, in Lüsse, Germany, runs from 3rd-15th August and will have the 15 metre, 18 metre and Open Classes.  Click below for more information about our teams and the competitions.