As Colin and Arif Al Zafeen had an equal number of world championship points, it was agreed by the committee that the race result places should be taken into account to find who had the advantage.

Jose del Palacio said that despite his efforts to organise a race to produce the champion on the water, it had turned out to be an impossible task, and he offered his heartiest congratulations to Colin and stated that he looks forward to seeing him defending the championship next year.