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iQFOiL INTERNATIONAL GAMES CHAMPIONS CROWNED ON THRILLING FINAL DAY IN CÁDIZ
Lamadrid and Isaac take Senior titles as dramatic Medal Series decide the winners across all fleets El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 13, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 , organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class Association, by delegation of the Real Federación Española de Vela and the Consejo Superior de Deportes, concluded today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María with an acti
Mar 145 min read


iQFOiL INTERNATIONAL GAMES #2:MEDAL SERIES LINE-UPS DECIDED IN CÁDIZ
Lamadrid, Isaac, Ruiz López and Kabasakal among the leaders advancing directly to the Grand Finals El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 12, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2, organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class Association, by delegation of the Real Federación Española de Vela and the Consejo Superior de Deportes, reached a crucial stage today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María as
Mar 134 min read


THERMAL BREEZE POWERS UPWIND SPINTS RACING IN CÁDIZ
Mateus Isaac retakes the lead in the Senior Men while Pilar Lamadrid continues to dominate the Women’s fleet El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 11, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 , organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class Association, by delegation of the Real Federación Española de Vela and the Consejo Superior de Deportes, reached its halfway point today with spectacular racing conditi
Mar 122 min read


SLALOM RACING SHAKES UP THE LEADERBOARDS IN CÁDIZ
Light winds push Race Committee to switch format as Day 2 reshuffles several fleets El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 10, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 , organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class Association, by delegation of the Real Federación Española de Vela and the Consejo Superior de Deportes, continued today in the waters of El Puerto de Santa María with another full day of racing f
Mar 112 min read


STRONG INTERNATIONAL FLEET OPENS RACING IN CÁDIZ
160 sailors from 34 nations complete four races on Day 1 of the 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz (Spain) – March 9th, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 got underway today in El Puerto de Santa María , with more than 160 sailors representing 34 nations gathering in Cádiz for a week of high-level windfoil racing. The event is organized by the Federación Andaluza de Vela in co-operation with the International iQFOiL Class As
Mar 102 min read


FIRST EVER iQFOiL MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TO DEBUT ALONG THE IQFOIL YOUTH&JUNIOR GAMES #3 AT LAKE SILVAPLANA, SWITZERLAND
A unique event where youth, junior and masters sailors race side by side Silvaplana, Engadin, Switzerland – 17–21 August 2026 – History will be made this summer on the stunning waters of Lake Silvaplana as the first-ever iQFOiL Masters World Championship takes place alongside the iQFOiL Youth & Junior Games #3, bringing together sailors aged 40 and over to compete while sharing the venue with the next generation of iQFOiL windsurfing athletes. Scheduled from 17 to 21 August
Mar 62 min read


LIGHT WINDS DECIDE THE FINAL DAY IN LANZAROTE
Medal Series partially completed as Finn Hawkins and Emma Wilson are crowned overall winners of the iQFOiL International Games Marina Rubicon, Lanzarote – February 11, 2026 – The fifth and final day of the iQFOiL International Games in Marina Rubicon was dedicated to the Medal Series, but patience was required as the wind was slow to settle in the area. The top eight sailors in both the Men’s and Women’s fleets spent an extended wait ashore while the Race Committee searche
Feb 123 min read


UNSTABLE BREEZE BRINGS QUALIFICATION SERIES TO A CLOSE IN LANZAROTE
Two final Course Races set the top eight as the iQFOiL International Games move into Medal Series mode Lanzarote, February 10, 2026 - Day 4 of the iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote, hosted at Marina Rubicon, brought another test of patience and adaptability for sailors and race officials alike. The fleet faced shifting breeze and unstable conditions that ultimately marked the end of the Qualification Series and set the stage for the upcoming Medal Series. When the fle
Feb 112 min read


STRONGER BREEZE AND COURSE RACINGSHAKE UP THE STANDINGS ON DAY 3
Finn Hawkins regains the Men’s lead as Course Racing reshapes the rankings, while Emma Wilson continues to dominate in Lanzarote Lanzarote, Spain, February 9th, 2026 – After two days of fast-paced Sprint formats and constantly evolving conditions, Day 3 of the iQFOiL International Games in Lanzarote marked a clear shift in intensity, as stronger breeze and classic Course Racing reshaped both strategy and the provisional rankings. Today the wind increased and veered further
Feb 102 min read


SHIFTING GEARS AND RISING SWELL ON DAY 2 IN LANZAROTE
Upwind Sprint racing reshapes the leaderboard as Pilloni takes the Men’s lead and Emma Wilson extends her dominance at the iQFOiL International Games After an action-packed opening day that set the tone for a high-intensity week in Lanzarote, Day 2 of the iQFOiL International Games delivered another full schedule of racing, with evolving conditions and tactical challenges testing the world’s best windfoilers. Today the racecourse was moved closer to the lighthouse, where sail
Feb 92 min read


2026 LANZAROTE INTERNATIONAL iQFOiL GAMES – DAY 1
Season opener delivers fast-paced slalom action in classic Lanzarote conditions Lanzarote, Spain, February 7, 2026 – The 2026 Lanzarote International iQFOiL Games , the first event of the newly inaugurated season , officially got underway today at Marina Rubicón in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote , organized by Marina Rubicón , with a strong turnout of 101 competitors , including 61 Men and 40 Women representing almost 30 nations , launching the campaign in characteristic Canar
Feb 82 min read


DANIELA PELEG (ISR) AND LUUC VAN OPZEELAND (NED) CROWNED EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS IN SICILY
Thrilling Medal Series closes the 2025 iQFOiL European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 29, 2025 – The final day of the iQFOiL European Championship in Sicily brought a perfect mix of tension and triumph as the Medal Series unfolded under a cloudy sky that soon gave way to steady wind and spectacular racing. With 12 to 14 knots of westerly breeze and a solid chop rolling through the racecourse, the top 10 athletes in each fleet b
Nov 30, 20253 min read


NO WIND, NO RACING ON DAY 5 AT THE IQFOIL EUROPEANS
Top 10 confirmed for tomorrow’s Medal Series showdown in Sferracavallo Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 29, 2025 – The penultimate day of the 2025 iQFOiL European Championship in Sferracavallo brought frustration and waiting as light and unstable wind conditions made racing impossible. As the forecast had been saying for a couple of days, the breeze never settled on the Gulf of Palermo, and no races could be sailed across any fleet. As a result, the rankings from last night
Nov 29, 20252 min read


CHANGING CONDITIONS AND FAST SLALOM RACING ON DAY 4 OF THE iQFOiL EUROPEANS
Emma Wilson (GBR) and Nico Goyard (FRA) take the lead as the Final Series wraps up tomorrow Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 28, 2025 – Day 4 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship al Circolo Velico Sferracavallo opened with cooler temperatures and a light morning breeze, keeping both sailors and race officials on their toes. Over 140 athletes took to the water, with the Women’s fleet starting at 11:30 on Area 2, while the Men’s Gold fleet on Area 1 had to wait patientl
Nov 28, 20252 min read


DAY 3 AT THE iQFOiL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: A PROMISING START, THEN STORMS INTERRUPT THE ACTION
Weather turns tricky in Sferracavallo as only one Men’s race is completed Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 26, 2025 – Day 3 of the iQFOiL Senior European Championship at Circolo Velico Sferracavallo started with high hopes as sunshine, a warm breeze, and a building south-westerly wind greeted the athletes. The Race Committee followed the scheduled plan, sending the Women’s fleet on the water for the 10:30 start and the Men’s Gold fleet shortly after for a 10:45 start. Condi
Nov 27, 20251 min read


SUN AND SPEED: FULL DAY OF RACING AT iQFOiL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SFERRACAVALLO
Strong breeze and tight racing on Day 2 in Sicily Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 25, 2025 – After a slow start on Day 1, conditions at the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship came to life today in Sferracavallo. With sunshine and a solid breeze filling in across the racecourse, all fleets were able to complete five full course races, marking the first major shake-up in the standings. In the Men’s fleet, Olympic Champion Tom Reuveny showed consistency across the board
Nov 26, 20252 min read


LIGHT WINDS, BIG NAMES: iQFOiL EUROPEANS KICK OFF IN SICILY
One race for each fleet with the young talents emerging since the early hours. Sferracavallo, Palermo – November 24, 2025 – The 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially began today on the stunning Sicilian coast of Sferracavallo, with over 140 athletes from 35 nations lining up for a shot at the continental title. Hosted by Circolo Velico Sferracavallo in partnership with the Italian Sailing Federation and the International iQFOiL Class Association, the event prom
Nov 25, 20252 min read


iQFOiL SENIOR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP OPENS IN SFERRACAVALLO, PALERMO
Sferracavallo, Palermo, Italy – November 23, 2025 Under the Sicilian sun and with the majestic Tyrrhenian Sea as its backdrop, the 2025 iQFOiL Senior European Championship officially opened today in Sferracavallo , a coastal district of Palermo , Sicily. Hosted by the Circolo Velico Sferracavallo in collaboration with the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV) and the International iQFOiL Class Association , the regatta promises six days of high-performance foiling windsurfing at
Nov 25, 20252 min read


iQFOiL INTERNATIONAL GAMES SHENZHEN WRAP UP AFTER CHALLENGING WEEK OF WEATHER
Shenzhen, China – 8 November 2025 – The iQFOiL International Games in Shenzhen, which doubled as the 2025 Asian Championships, came to a close today at Dameisha Bay following a week heavily impacted by unstable weather and the effects of Typhoon Kalmaegi. After two days of racing cancelled due to storm disruption, Friday offered the only full day of validated competition. Hopes were high going into the final day, as a promising southerly breeze kicked off the morning. The Se
Nov 9, 20252 min read


iQFOiL GAMES #5 SHENZHEN: RACING RESUMES AFTER TYPHOON INTERRUPTS ACTION AT DAMEISHA BAY
Shenzhen, China – 7 November 2025 – The iQFOiL Games #5, doubling as the 2025 Asian Championships, are back in full swing at Dameisha Bay, a venue celebrated for its stunning coastline and technically demanding sailing conditions. November in Dameisha typically offers moderate breeze and shifting swells, challenging foiling windsurfers to balance speed with sharp tactical decisions. This year’s event, however, opened under the shadow of Typhoon Kalmaegi. Originating in the P
Nov 8, 20252 min read
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