Fleet Racing Finale Sets Stage for Medal Showdown The final day of fleet racing at the Semaine Olympique Française delivered a softer side of Hyères, with a light 8-10 knot sea breeze that never quite reached the forecasted pressure. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 24 Apr 13:14 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 5 After 12 races during French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam, the top 10 teams have been selected. The best sailors from the fleet will compete tomorrow in two Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 24 Apr 12:48 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 5 France's Lauriane Nolot and Singapore's Max Maeder won the women's and men's kiteboarding (Formula Kite) and Italy's Marta Maggetti and Australia's Grae Morris the women's and men's windsurfing titles (iQFOiL). by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 24 Apr 12:01 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 4 Finals Friday fliers fear favourites in Hyères but Nacra nosedive shows no gold guaranteed by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 23 Apr 12:19 PDT Big Breeze, Bigger Changes in Hyères Another 80% day for the Nacra 17 fleet on the Charlie course, one of the furthest out and in the biggest competitions. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 23 Apr 12:10 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 4 On the fourth day of French Olympic Week, two races were held for the gold fleet and three for silver. It was another windy day on the water, which allowed the races to be completed quickly. by International 470 Class Association Posted 23 Apr 08:11 PDT Full Power Racing at Semaine Olympique Française Day three in Hyères brought a proper shake-up as strong breeze and rain rolled through the bay, forcing an early postponement. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 22 Apr 11:34 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 3 After the Champagne and sunshine of Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday brought the wind and tonic to the 57th Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 22 Apr 11:06 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 3 What a day on the water at French Olympic Week in Hyères. Strong afternoon winds delivered high-intensity racing and significantly reshuffled the leaderboard. by International 470 Class Association Posted 22 Apr 09:11 PDT Gold Fleet Decided at Semaine Olympique Française Day two at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères marked the end of the preliminary series, setting the stage for the split into gold and silver fleets in the 49er and Nacra 17. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 21 Apr 11:19 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 2 If Monday was Champagne sailing, Tuesday was a Mediterranean Millésimé - the vintage. If you created an exceptional blend capturing one side of sailing in Hyères - and you did not want to try and bottle the Mistral - it might look something like this. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 21 Apr 11:09 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 2 The second day of racing at French Olympic Week, the second event of the Sailing Grand Slam series, once again brought light wind conditions and closely fought battles on the water. by International 470 Class Association Posted 21 Apr 07:04 PDT 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères day 1 The 57th edition of La Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères - TPM (France's Olympic sailing week) began on Monday in Champagne Côte d'Azur conditions as 705 competitors from 59 nations started six days of racing. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 20 Apr 12:39 PDT Tita & Banti Return in Style Day one of racing at the Semaine Olympique Française in Hyères — the second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam — delivered classic light-wind Mediterranean conditions and a wide-open fight across all three Olympic skiff and foiling classes. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 20 Apr 12:16 PDT 470 class at French Olympic Week Hyères day 1 The opening day of French Olympic Week is complete, delivering light winds and three races that saw Italians Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò take a commanding lead. The second stop of the Sailing Grand Slam is now officially under way. by International 470 Class Association Posted 20 Apr 08:47 PDT All set at 57th French Olympic Week in Hyères The world's best Olympic sailors are rigged and raring to go for the start of the 57th edition of the Semaine Olympique Française - France's Olympic Sailing Week. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 19 Apr 09:32 PDT D-3 to the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères Three days to go until the 57th French Olympic Week of Hyères - Toulon Provence Méditerranée's kick-off, the line-up is taking shape. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 17 Apr 03:40 PDT US Sailors set for the Semaine Olympique Française US sailors are back on the water for Semaine Olympique Française, "French Olympic Week," just two weeks after the Trofeo Princesa Sofía in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. by US Sailing Posted 16 Apr 05:54 PDT 470 fleet heads to the next Grand Slam test The Sailing Grand Slam season continues as the 470 fleet now turns its focus from Palma de Mallorca to the French Riviera, where the Semaine Olympique Française – French Olympic Week 2026 will take place from 18 to 25 April in Hyères. by International 470 Class Association Posted 15 Apr 23:48 PDT World Sailing strengthens Classification Framework World Sailing last week convened a focused group of International Classifiers in London for a dedicated Para Classification Rules Workshop, marking a key step in the continued development of Para Inclusive Sailing. by World Sailing Posted 8 Apr 03:38 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca Prize Giving The awards ceremony for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought the curtain down on a thrilling edition, which saw the debut of new competition formats ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 23:48 PDT US Sailors shine in Palma with two Silver Medals After six days of competition on the Bay of Palma at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid delivered a standout performance in the 49er class, securing the silver medal. by US Sailing Posted 4 Apr 17:54 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia overall The 55th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, held last week in Palma Bay, marked the opening event of this year's Sailing Grand Slam. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona won the regatta. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 10:47 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca overall The sun shone and the sea breeze blew exactly as per the script for a blockbuster finale to Palma, Mallorca's giant 55 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels, the curtain raiser to the 2026 Olympic classes season. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 4 Apr 09:19 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía overall It was a big final day at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, with titles decided across all three Olympic fleets after a week of tight racing and a few late twists. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 4 Apr 08:35 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 5 The final day of the elimination series concluded in excellent conditions in the Bay of Palma. Despite a short delay in the morning, two races were completed smoothly, setting the stage for the Medal Series. by International 470 Class Association Posted 4 Apr 00:17 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 5 American pair Nevin Snow and Ian MacDiarmid lead the 49er fleet after a valuable recovery from an early start in second of the skiffs' three races today. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 3 Apr 13:43 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 5 After a week of racing in challenging offshore winds Saturday's medal showdowns for the 10 Olympic class titles at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels look set to be blessed with perfect conditions. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 3 Apr 12:57 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 4 In the 49er Skiff class the lead has alternated between top duos from the USA and Australia who spent time training together within a big group working out of Torbay, north of Auckland. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 2 Apr 12:55 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 4 Day 4 of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels continued with the offshore, unpredictable winds which have continued to confound athletes as the showcase Olympic regatta heads into the penultimate day, Friday. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 2 Apr 11:19 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 4 The second day of the elimination series brought afternoon racing, with two races completed successfully. From light morning winds to a strong offshore breeze later on. by International 470 Class Association Posted 2 Apr 10:34 PDT 2027 World Sailing Championship dates confirmed World Sailing is pleased to confirm the dates for the 2027 World Sailing Championships, setting up what promises to be one of the most exciting years in the sport's history. by World Sailing Posted 2 Apr 01:00 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 3 Today marked a key turning point in the regatta, as the top 25 boats in each fleet secured their place in the Gold fleet, where the battle for the podium begins. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 1 Apr 12:42 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 3 'Heads out of the boat' is a well-worn cliché in competitive sailboat racing, and it was the phrase on everyone's lips after a mind-bending, chaotic day on the water. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 1 Apr 10:25 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 3 The first day of the elimination series featured three races completed in the 470 class. Strong winds created demanding conditions on the water, impacting the overall standings. Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona (ESP) moved into first place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 1 Apr 10:08 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 After a second consecutive day of shifty, difficult offshore winds many of the 1100 athletes, and for certain the on-the-water race officers running the races, would welcome a return to the Bay of Palma's reliable, more regular sea breeze regime. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 31 Mar 11:24 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 2 Matisse Pacaud and Lucie de Gennes (FRA) won two races in yellow fleet and moved into the overall lead. Newly crowned European champions Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris (GBR) dominated their fleet (blue), winning both races and moving up to 9th place. by International 470 Class Association Posted 31 Mar 09:34 PDT 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 at Princesa Sofía Day 1 The opening day of the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca delivered classic Bay of Palma unpredictability, with big shifts and unstable pressure testing the world's best across the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets. by 49er & Nacra 17 Sailing Posted 30 Mar 12:54 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 Big, unexpected shifts in wind direction may have challenged the huge fleet which opened the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS hotels Olympic regatta today. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 30 Mar 11:07 PDT 470 Class at 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia day 1 After the first day of the Trofeo Princesa Sofía, Jordi Xammar and Marta Cardona are leading the regatta. Tied for first place are Portugal's Diogo Costa and Carolina João, while in third place are the Italians, Elena Berta and Giulio Calabrò (ITA). by International 470 Class Association Posted 30 Mar 10:52 PDT Setting Sail at the Sofia Season Opener There's so much about the Bay of Palma that works for sailing, and has turned it into one of the main Mediterranean destinations for both regattas and training. by Mark Jardine Posted 30 Mar 10:00 PDT Olympic sailors predict a blustery battle in Palma There's snow on the mountains of Mallorca. With a forecast of strong but shifty northerly winds, it's set to be a bone-chilling challenge in the coming week of competition for the 1,100 Olympic sailors from 62 countries gathered in Palma. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 13:02 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia crowns first champions The ORC, One Design and Hansa 303 classes ended their participation in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels with a day to spare. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 29 Mar 11:33 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 2 The second day of the non-Olympic classes at the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels saw the four ORC fleet classes in handicap racing take to the water for two races. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 13:04 PDT Mallorca's ambassador to over 60 countries The participation of sailors from 62 countries in the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels guarantees superb international exposure. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 28 Mar 09:34 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca day 1 The British team on Black Seal, owned by Richard Thompson (Cape 31); the Spanish boat Stella, skippered by Violeta Álvarez (6 Metres); and the British boat True Story, owned by Martin Payne (Dragon), lead the One Design classes. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 27 Mar 14:39 PDT Olympic Class Season Opener Set for Spain More than 40 US sailors will take to the water in Palma de Mallorca, including Olympians, time-tested pairings, and some new debuts from US teams and athletes for the 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofìa Regatta. by US Sailing Posted 25 Mar 13:56 PDT 55th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca launched Around 900 boats and more than 1,100 sailors from 62 countries will compete until 4 April on the Bay of Palma for the first round of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam. by Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofía Posted 25 Mar 13:21 PDT LA 2028: The Data Driving the Olympic Cycle The first Olympic class regatta of the new season, Trofeo Princess Sofia (27th Mar - 4th Apr), is a landmark in the sailing calendar. by Cyclops Marine Posted 20 Mar 03:30 PDT Olympic sailing elite set for French Olympic Week In exactly one month's time, the Bay of Hyères will once again become one of the global hubs of Olympic sailing. The French Olympic Week Hyères - TPM (SOF) will welcome the world's best sailors for the second stage of the Sailing Grand Slam. by Fédération Française de Voile Posted 18 Mar 11:58 PDT