Dorset windsurfer claims fourth IFCA World Title in Denmark

Gibson, who trains at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, claimed her fourth International Funboard Class Association (IFCA) world championship title after an intense tie-breaker in the Slalom windsurfing world championships.

The 27-year-old windsurfer, who has remained undefeated since 2018, secured the championship in the final race after a nail-biting finish against French competitor Justine Lemeteyer.

Jenna Gibson competing in the world championships in Denmark (Image John Carter) (Image: John)

The final race saw both Gibson and Lemeteyer neck-and-neck, both having won equal amounts of races, culminating in a dramatic tie-break that ultimately crowned Gibson the event victor and 2024 World slalom Champion.

The two women have proved to be well matched this year after also finishing on equal points on the Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) World Tour Series just one month earlier.

Facing fierce competition and challenging conditions, Gibson’s composure and skill carried her fourth  IFCA world title.

Jenna Gibson is undefeated since 2018 (Image: John Carter)

She said: "I’m incredibly happy and proud to win my fourth world championship title, especially in such a closely fought competition.

"I think we both knew this would be a tight competition, Justine pushed me to my limits, and the last race really came down to the wire, but that makes it all the more exciting.

"We raced in everything weather condition possible, from super light winds, to gail force storms and torrential rain over the week.

"The conditions were extremely tough at times, but I’m thrilled to have come out on top. especially against such a great competitor as Justine."

Jenna Gibson celebrating her fourth title in Denmark (Image: John Carter) Having not lost a world championship since 2018, Gibson’s victory in Denmark extends her unbeaten streak and underscores her dominance in the sport.

Now, the British champion has set her sights on an even more ambitious goal—breaking the world windsurfing speed record.

For this she will have to travel to a custom built speed canal in Namibia and will need to break speeds in excess of 90kph.

Gibson added: "My next big challenge is to break the world windsurfing speed record.

"It’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, so I am looking for support and sponsors to help make it all come together this November."

(Image: John Carter) Her local training grounds include Portland and Poole Harbour, where she can be found most days putting in the hours on the water.

She is also preparing for the upcoming Weymouth Speed Week, which will take place from October 12 and is the oldest speed competition in the world.

Gibson already has the women's speed record for the event, but she wants to improve the record.

Having also become the vice world champion for speed sailing earlier this year in France, in the process achieving higher speeds than the current world record holder, she is determined to achieve this and much more.