A BIRD IS TOP CAT!

The video covers the first world championship for Shearwater class catamarans, held off the coast of Poole, Dorset. It highlights the participation of international competitors, including American champion Walt Hall. The Shearwater class, designed a decade ago, is the largest catamaran class globally. The video details the races, with Miss Tonga finishing seventh and the Prout brothers winning three out of four races to claim the world title.

Who was the American champion mentioned in the introduction of the Shearwater class world championship?

• Leslie Mitchell

• Francis Prout

• Walt Hall

• John Anglestead

Where were the races for the Shearwater class world championship held?

• Off the coast of Poole in Dorset

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• Near the Great Barrier Reef

• On the shores of Lake Michigan

What is significant about the Shearwater class in the world of catamarans?

• It is the largest catamaran class in the world

• It is known for its speed in calm waters

• It was designed over 50 years ago

• It is the smallest class of catamarans

Which team finished seventh overall in the championship?

• Miss Tonga

• Blue Wave

• Miss Moffat

• Yellow Bird

How many races did the Prout brothers win to secure the world title?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One