Sailing Olympic Sport Articles
The Olympic Clock Starts Ticking There are seasons in Olympic sailing — and then there are turning points.
2027 will be one of them.
With World Sailing confirming the key dates for the two-person Olympic events, the roadmap to Los Angeles 2028 has come sharply into focus. And with it, a logistical and competitive challenge that few athletes will navigate cleanly.
Because this isn’t just a championship year. It’s a qualification year.
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Two continents. One week. No margin for error.
22-04-2026
Across the globe, programmes are evolving fast. Some of the sport’s most familiar names are stepping away from full-time Olympic life, others are re-emerging with new teammates, and training hubs are lighting up as teams chase sunshine, speed and rhythm. The next four-year story is being written now.
A new era for New Zealand’s 49er programme After a standout Paris 2024 campaign, silver medallists Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie have stepped away from full-time Olympic campaigning.
25-02-2026
From Olympic farewells to new partnerships, the skiff and multihull classes are already reshaping the road to Los Angeles
The off-season rarely means downtime in the skiff and multihull world. As the new Olympic cycle gathers momentum, the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 fleets are already in motion—closing chapters, forming new combinations and quietly laying the foundations for LA 2028.
25-02-2026
The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN in Balatonfüred, Hungary, closed on a high note after three days of drama on and off the water. With 177 sailors from 16 nations, including Olympians and rising stars, the regatta confirmed its place as one of the premier fixtures on the European dinghy calendar.
24-09-2025