The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #1 return to the vibrant coastal city of Cádiz, Spain, for the second stop of the series. Renowned for its rich maritime heritage and ideal year-round sailing conditions, Cádiz Bay offers a spectacular natural arena for world-class iQFOiL racing. Competitors can expect steady Atlantic breezes, mild temperatures, and clear skies: perfect ingredients for fast, tactical, and exhilarating races.

Torbole is ready for action! Hosting the iQFOiL Youth & Junior Games #2 in May 2026, this Lake Garda hotspot offers steady winds, challenging waters, and a breathtaking alpine setting: perfect for high-speed, tactical racing.

The Ballena Alegre Club, located on the stunning Costa Brava in Spain, will host the iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championship from 3 to 10 July 2026. The competition area offers ideal racing conditions with steady coastal winds, clear waters, and a mix of flatwater and chop that will challenge young sailors’ speed, tactics, and adaptability.

Varkiza, Greece, will host the iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championship from 24 to 31 October 2026. The race area, located along the Athenian Riviera, features steady coastal breezes, clear waters, and a mix of flatwater and moderate chop that will challenge athletes’ speed, tactics, and adaptability.

The greatest youth event in sailing. For over half a century, the Youth Sailing World Championship has stood as the pinnacle youth sailing performance event, showcasing the future stars of the sailing world and the starting point for many future world and Olympic champions. Each edition of the Youth Sailing World Championship attracts the most promising youth sailors from around the world, selected by their Member National Authority, and competing on a level playing field across all events. At youth level, the Youth Sailing World Championships are an essential component of the performance pathway for the best youth sailors, pivotal to the development of emerging nations and essential for nurturing the next generation in an atmosphere of mutual friendship and respect.