First up on the 2026 circuit: Trofeo Princesa Sofia
As the first event of the season for the ten Olympic sailing disciplines, the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels will test several changes proposed by World Sailing designed to deliver closer and more exciting finals at Los Angeles 2028. From March 27 to April 4, the Bay of Palma will once again follow its annual […]
Nacra 17 Junior and Rookie Teams of the Year 2025
Nacra 17 Junior Team of the Year 2025 Brin Liddell & Rhiannan Brown (AUS) As the 2025 season comes to a close, the Nacra 17 class is taking a moment to recognise the young and new teams who have made their mark over the past twelve months. Among them, Brin Liddell and Rhiannan Brown stand […]
2025 Junior European Championships Kick Off in Sicily
The 2025 Junior European Championships for the 49er, 49erFX, FX Open and Nacra 17 classes are set to begin today in Sferracavallo, Sicily, Italy, bringing together the next generation of Olympic sailors for four days of high-intensity racing at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo. Racing begins with the Practice Race and Competitors’ Briefing on November 5, followed […]
Sailing the NACRA 17 Is the Best Opportunity for Females to Go Foiling
Foiling is fun… frustrating… fast… and female. If you’re a woman who wants to get into high-performance foiling, there’s one boat that makes more sense than any other: the NACRA 17. No other Olympic class offers the same mix of speed, teamwork, and access to elite-level competition — and no other foiling pathway gives women […]
Mateo Majdalani Takes the Helm as Nacra 17 President
As we look ahead to the new campaign for LA 2028, we are pleased to congratulate Mateo Majdalani on stepping into the role of Nacra 17 President. This decision reflects not only a natural transition in leadership but also a recognition of the need for current sailors to have a stronger voice in representing the […]
LA2028 Format: What Are We Trying to Achieve?
Sailing currently faces a critical challenge in the world of Olympic broadcasting. According to data from Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), sailing ranked very poorly among the 312 events in terms of broadcast coverage. This low visibility is not just a matter of interest — it threatens the future of sailing as an Olympic sport if we cannot […]
It can be easy to win
Win the start, grab the first shift, consolidate and extend! The winning formula is easy, and those who got ahead took full advantage of an easy course once they got to the front. For everyone else, it was a day of tense battles where any interruption or mistake to initiate a downward spiral of doubt […]
Eugenia Bosco: Olympic Silver Medalist Speaks Out on Overcoming Childhood Abuse to Inspire Change
Eugenia Bosco, the exceptionally talented Nacra 17 sailor who recently secured a silver medal alongside her teammate Mateo Majdalani at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has shared a deeply personal story that transcends her accomplishments in sailing. In an emotional interview with La Nación, Eugenia revealed that she experienced sexual abuse as a young athlete while […]
Sailors from 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes Compete in SailGP Season 5 Opener
The fifth season of SailGP launches this weekend in Dubai, bringing together 11 national teams and some of the world’s best sailors. Many competitors on the start line began their careers in the 49er, 49erFX, or Nacra 17 classes, and they now showcase the skills developed in these Olympic fleets at the pinnacle of professional […]
Call for Bids – 2026-2028 Europeans and 2028 World Championships for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 Classes
The 49er and Nacra 17 Classes invite expressions of interest from host cities, sailing clubs, and organizations to bid for the opportunity to organize the following events: 2026 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2027 European Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2028 World Championship for 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 2028 […]
