Yachting Calendar 2026 Articles
Following a sensational debut in September 2025, Geneva has rapidly established itself as one of SailGP’s most compelling natural stadiums. Last year’s inaugural edition drew a sold-out crowd, with more than 8,500 ticketed fans lining the lakefront to witness F50 foiling catamarans slicing across the water at astonishing speeds. The atmosphere was electric, the racing razor-close, and the setting unforgettable — even if local hopes were dashed when the Germany SailGP Team, presented by Deutsche Bank, denied Switzerland victory on home waters.
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Foiling at full speed, on waters that demand precision.
11-02-2026
Winter & Early Season Show-Stops (January–March) Boot Düsseldorf – 17–25 January, Düsseldorf, Germany Kicking off the calendar in early 2026, Boot Düsseldorf returns as one of the world’s largest and most influential boat and watersports shows, drawing serious sailors, powerboaters, designers and gearheads to see the latest innovations and yachts afloat. boot Düsseldorf
RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show – 21–22 February, Farnborough, UK A must-see for dinghy sailors and watersports lovers, this show combines boat displays with live demos, coaching sessions, interactive exhibits and some serious family fun on and off the water.
08-01-2026
Before the gun fires and the fleet charges south, the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will pause this Boxing Day to look back — and do so in style.
To mark the 80th edition of one of offshore sailing’s most revered contests, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia will stage a Parade of Sail, celebrating the founding fathers, the early boats, and the stories that shaped a race first sailed in 1945.
29-12-2025