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Int. 5.5 Metre Class News - event details and entry links

by Robert Deaves 28 Mar 04:13 PDT 23-25 April 2026
Manly at the World Championship in Sopot © Robert Deaves

Entries are open or further details have been published for the following events.

Full calendar so far available at: 5.5class.org/regattas/calendar

2026 Alpen Cup - Riva - 23-25 April
5-Nations Cup - Leg 1

Just four weeks to go for the first major European event of the year. Entry is open through the Fraglia Vela Riva website HERE.

Entries are already coming in, but if you are planning to attend please enter as soon as possible.

British Open, Cowes, UK - 29 Jun-3 Jul
5-Nations Cup - Leg 3

Come and help commemorate Cowes Week 200th Anniversary at the British National and Open Championship at the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Further details and entry form are HERE

German Open, GER - 27-30 August
Seebrucker Regatta-Verein, Chiemsee, GER
5-Nations Cup - Leg 4

The German Open heads south again in 2026 to the Chiemsee.

Entries are already coming in. Notice of Race and Entry on Manage2Sail HERE

Multi-Nations, Malcesine, ITA - 10-13 Sept
Lake Garda, ITA (FRA Open, ITA Open, SUI, GER Suennschien Preis)
5-Nations Cup - Leg 5

A second visit to Garda in 2026 for a new initiative combining many nations. Entry is not yet open but a webpage has been set up on the Fragila Vela Malcesine website HERE.

Scandinavian Gold Cup and World Championship, Athens, GRE 1-9 Oct
Yacht Club of Greece, Lavrion, Athens

Notice of Race and online entry on the event website HERE

The class webpage with further information is HERE.

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