Steinberg completes a dominant week while Van Opzeeland strikes in the decisive Final as six days of racing conclude in Weymouth and Portland Weymouth, Great Britain – September 12, 2026 – Tamar Steinberg (ISR) and Luuc van Opzeeland (NED) are the 2026 iQFOiL World Champions, claiming the sport’s biggest titles after a fast and decisive Medal Series on the final day of racing in Weymouth and Portland. Grey skies, a strong breeze and classic Weymouth conditions greeted the top

Lyons and Steinberg win the Final Series after a long last day in light and unstable conditions in Weymouth Weymouth, Great Britain – September 11, 2026 – It was the longest day yet at the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships, as light and unstable winds stretched the Men’s final day of qualification over more than four hours of Sprint Slalom racing. With light winds forecast, the Men’s fleet started on schedule at 13:10, but fluctuating pressure and a series of General Reca

Strong westerly winds and challenging chop deliver four Course Races as the battle intensifies ahead of the final day of qualification Weymouth, Great Britain – September 10, 2026 – Weymouth showed its tougher side on Day 4 of the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships, with grey skies, a strong westerly breeze well above 15 knots and a solid chop providing a demanding racecourse for the 186 athletes competing for the world titles. After Wednesday’s lighter and highly tactical

Steinberg holds firm at the top of the women’s fleet, while four Sprint Slalom races bring new names into contention on Day 3 Weymouth, Great Britain – September 9, 2026 – A lighter and more unpredictable breeze brought another change of pace to the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championshipstoday in Weymouth and Portland, where both the Men’s and Women’s fleets completed four Sprint Slalom races in tricky, shifty and gusty conditions. With the forecast suggesting the wind would be

Four Course Races shake up the men’s standings, while Tamar Steinberg holds firm at the top of the women’s fleet on the last day of the Qualification Series Weymouth, Great Britain – September 8, 2026 – Strong winds brought a complete change of pace to Day 2 of the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships in Weymouth and Portland, with both fleets completing four Course Races in demanding conditions. After Monday’s opening program of Upwind Sprints and Course Racing, today put a

Reigning European Champions set the early pace as Upwind Sprints and Course Racing kick off the World Championships Weymouth, Great Britain – September 7, 2026 – All eyes are on Weymouth and Portland this week as the 2026 MUSTO iQFOiL World Championships get underway at one of the most iconic venues in Olympic sailing. With 186 athletes from 41 nations, the championship brings together the world’s leading Olympic windsurfers for six days of racing at the Weymouth & Portland

187 athletes from around the globe set to battle for World Championship glory at the home of British Olympic sailing Weymouth, Great Britain – September 6, 2026 – The stage is set for the 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championships, as 186 of the world's best windsurfers have gathered from 41 nations at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy for six days of spectacular racing that will crown the new men's and women's World Champions. Hosted by the Royal Yachting Asso

Frenchman storms through the Medal Series from the Semi Final to win the men's title, while Smith caps a dominant week in the women's fleet Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 28, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Last Chance Qualifier came to a dramatic conclusion today at the Vanora Engadinwind, where changing weather conditions, thrilling Medal Series racing and a passing thunderstorm combined to produce an unforgettable finale. At the end of the day, Félix Dary (FRA) claimed victory in

Huguenin and Smith secure the overall lead as the battle for the final places in the Medal Series goes down to the wire Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 27, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Last Chance Qualifier reached a decisive stage today at the Vanora Engadinwind, as the final Qualification Series races determined the athletes who will compete in Friday's Medal Series for the last available places at the iQFOiL Senior World Championships in Weymouth. With the standings exceptional

Swiss rider moves into the overall lead while Abi Smith extends her dominance in the women's fleet Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 26, 2026 – The legendary Maloja once again lived up to its reputation at the 2026 iQFOiL Last Chance Qualifier, delivering another outstanding day of racing on Lake Silvaplana as athletes continued their battle for the remaining places at the iQFOiL Senior World Championships in Weymouth. With sunshine, strong thermal breeze and classic Engadin c

Maziarka and Smith take the early leads after four races in ideal Maloja conditions at Vanora Engadinwind Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 24, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Last Chance Qualifier officially got underway today as part of the Vanora Engadinwind, giving sailors one final opportunity to secure their place at the upcoming iQFOiL Senior World Championships in Weymouth. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Swiss Alps, Lake Silvaplana once again delivered the conditio

Baker, Inversin, Kie and Dale claim the International Games #3 titles after weather brings the event to an early conclusion Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 21, 2026 – The 2026 Vanora Engadinwind came to a close today in Silvaplana, where a lack of wind prevented any further racing. With conditions never reaching the minimum required for competition, the standings remained unchanged from Wednesday, confirming the winners across all fleets and crowning the first-ever iQFOiL Ma

Class Manager Gonzalo Costa Hoevel dominates the Masters, while Baker, Inversin, Kie and Dale emerge as the early leaders Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 19, 2026 – After an opening day without racing, the legendary Maloja returned to Lake Silvaplana, providing ideal conditions for the first races of the 2026 iQFOiL International Games #3, held as part of the Vanora Engadinwind Festival. Under bright sunshine and the reliable thermal breeze that has made the Engadin one of

Silvaplana welcomes athletes from 17 nations as the Maloja keeps the fleet ashore on opening day Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 17, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #3 officially got underway today as part of the Vanora Engadinwind Festival, once again bringing the international iQFOiL community to the world-renowned sailing venue of Lake Silvaplana. Powered by the legendary Maloja wind, the Engadin has become one of the most iconic destinations on the iQFOiL cale

Media accreditation for the 2026 Musto iQFOil World Championship, set to be held out of Weymouth and Portland, UK from 4-12 September is now open. Journalists, photographers, videographers looking to cover the Championship, or Press Officers for competing Member National Authorities are invited to apply online for a media pass. Freelancers will be requested to provide confirmation of commissions from their editor. Submitting an accreditation request does not guarantee media a

Spectacular Medal Series conclude six days of racing in Portugal as the titles are decided live on the Atlantic waters of Praia da Rocha Portimão, Portugal – May 23, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today in Portimão, Portugal, with spectacular Medal Series racing deciding the new European Champions after six demanding days on the Atlantic waters of Praia da Rocha. In the end, it was Dutch Olympic bronze medallist Luuc Van Opze

Tamar Steinberg and Luuc Van Opzeeland hold the overall leads as the top 10 advance to Saturday’s live-streamed Medal Series Portimão, Portugal – May 22, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships reached the end of the Final Series today in Portimão, setting the stage for Saturday’s decisive Medal Race Series, where the European titles will be awarded live from Praia da Rocha. After a week of highly varied Atlantic conditions, the fleet once again faced a demanding d

Course Racing and Sprint Racing test the fleet on a demanding Day 4 as Tamar Steinberg and Luuc Van Opzeeland maintain their leads Portimão, Portugal – May 21, 2026 – After a full day ashore yesterday, racing resumed today at the 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships in Portimão. Conditions proved far more favorable today, as the Levante settled earlier and strengthened steadily across Praia da Rocha. Blowing from approximately 115 degrees at around 15 knots, the southeaste

Luuc Van Opzeeland and Tamar Steinberg lead the fleets, who today competed respectively in Course Racing and Upwind Sprint Portimão, Portugal – May 19, 2026 – After an opening day sailed in steady northwesterly conditions, the 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championshipscontinued today in Portimão, with the fleet returning to the waters off Praia da Rocha for the second day of competition. Yesterday’s racing immediately established the tone for what is proving to be a highly compe

Tamar Steinberg takes the early lead in the Women’s fleet and Finn Hawkins in the Men’s, as Atlantic conditions challenge sailors on Day 1 in Portugal Portimão, Portugal – May 18, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Open European Championships officially got underway today in Portimão, Portugal, hosted by Clube Naval de Portimão. From May 18 to 23, a fleet of 192 competitors representing 42 nations will battle over six days of racing in one of the season’s most important events on the i