Competing as part of the Great Britain Team, Bridgman faced a filed of 90 competitors from across the globe in Melbourne, Australia.
Bridgman said: “I’ve had a great week here racing for the world title. On reflection, 12th was a great result, and although I know there’s a lot of potential left untapped, I’ll have to wait for the next one to prove it.”
The week opened with two races on the first day, after which Bridgman lay in 15th place.
On the second day, thunderstorms failed to clear and put paid to any racing.
“That meant attempting six races on the third day to catch up, which involved four races in my favoured conditions of high winds and big choppy waves.
“I got a second in one race, but unfortunately, in the other three races, I had a few problems and although I was on course for top three finishes in all those – including leading one by 300m – it didn’t quite go my way.”
The two remaining races on day three were in light and gusty conditions and left Mr Bridgman in 13th.
The last day provided perfect sunny, sea breeze conditions which led to the tightest racing of the regatta and enabled Mr Bridgman to come away with two decent scores and end in 12th.
He was sponsored by the International Stock Exchange.
Cees Vermaas, CEO of TISE, said: “I’m delighted that Andrew was able to finish in such a strong position. The whole team at TISE sends him huge congratulations for taking on such a big challenge, coping with the conditions out in Melbourne last week and producing a great result. It’s a great story and he’s a great ambassador for Guernsey and so I look forward to catching up with him in person when he’s back in the island.”