The Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta gives way to the Sofia
Palma Bay was hit by strong winds during the final day of the Mallorca Sailing Center Regatta, meaning the results from the previous day stood. The next event in the Bay of Palma will be the Sofía, which will bring together the ten Olympic sailing classes from 27 March to 4 April. The Mallorca Sailing […]
The Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta will bring together a large part of the Sofía fleet
This week, the Mallorca Sailing Centre Regatta will muster half of the classes competing for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels in the bay of Palma. The three-day event will see more than 300 teams from 41 countries competing. It counts towards the Spanish Cup for 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 classes. Five […]
49erFX Teams to Watch in 2026
With the first major event of the 2026 season approaching in Palma, the 49erFX fleet is shaping up for another year of incredibly tight racing. The depth across the fleet continues to grow, with several new partnerships already proving competitive and many established teams maintaining impressive consistency at the top. The 2025 World Championships gave […]
49er Teams to Watch in 2026
The first years of a new Olympic cycle always bring change, but the 49er fleet in 2026 might be one of the most open we have seen in years. With several of the top ten finishers from the Paris Olympic cycle stepping away from the class or reducing their presence this year, the fight for […]
Diego Botín and Florian Trittel will combine the America’s Cup with the LA28 Olympic campaign.
A Legendary Track Record in Search of New Horizons Diego Botín and Florian Trittel have reached this stage of their careers at the very top of the sport. In October 2025, off the coast of Cagliari, they captured the one title that had eluded them in the 49er class: the world championship gold medal. They […]
International Winners Crowned at Portugal Grand Prix Round 2
The 8th Portugal Grand Prix – Round 2 concluded Saturday in Vilamoura, with final races sailed in a northerly breeze that stabilized through the afternoon, allowing the majority of the scheduled program to be completed and confirming the overall winners across the Olympic classes. Following four days of competition, the regatta brought together a strong […]
Record 416 Sailors Compete at Portugal Grand Prix in Vilamoura
Vilamoura, Portugal – 25 February 2026 – The 8th Portugal Grand Prix Round 2 opened today in Vilamoura with a record fleet of 416 sailors from 44 countries competing across five Olympic classes: 49er, 49erFX, 470, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7. The event brings together 316 boats and 108 coaches, marking the highest participation in the history of the regatta. After a […]
Fischer and Péquin crowned champions of the Lanzarote International Regatta
The sixth edition of the regatta organised by Marina Rubicón concludes with French champions after a full week of Olympic sailing across a wide range of conditions. Marina Rubicón (Lanzarote, Spain), February 5, 2026 The Lanzarote International Regatta came to a close this Thursday with the decisive final day of racing for the Olympic classes […]
49er, FX & Nacra 17 Class Off-season Update
The skiff and multihull world never stands still — and as we head deeper into the new Olympic cycle, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already seeing major shifts, fresh partnerships and exciting new steps toward LA 2028. A new era for New Zealand’s 49er programme After a highly successful Paris 2024 campaign, […]
Announcing the 2026 49erFX Open Series
The 2026 49erFX Open Series is set to return with an exciting European circuit, offering a full season of high-quality racing, great venues, and a welcoming environment for teams entering or developing in the 49er class. 🇪🇸 Season Kick-Off: Valencia, Spain The series will kick off in Valencia, Spain, from 12–15 February 2026, with our opening event held at […]