470 Olympic Sailing

Exactly one week to go until the first start of the 2026 Junior World Championships! 🌍⛵

This year, more than 50 crews will come to Gdynia to battle for the world championship title.

The atmosphere is heating up 🔥 Will last year’s medalists defend their titles?

Gdynia Sailing Days

🇯🇵 470 Pre-Worlds Coaching Clinic | Enoshima 2026

Before the 2026 470 World Championship begins, selected teams from emerging and developing 470 nations will take part in the 470 Pre-Worlds Coaching Clinic in Enoshima.

Over five intensive days, sailors will work alongside experienced coaches on every aspect of championship preparation, including:
⛵ Boat setup & tuning
⚡ Boat speed & starting
🎯 Racing tactics & decision-making
🌊 Championship routines & race preparation
🏁 The Official World Championship Practice Race

Designed to help teams maximise their performance at the World Championship, the clinic also reflects the International 470 Class’s commitment to developing the sport worldwide and supporting the next generation of international competitors.

READ MORE: https://470.org/en/home/470-pre-worlds-coaching-clinic-to-take-place-in-enoshima-ahead-of-the-2026-world-championship//custom/actualidad/page/0/search//eventType/0/year/0/news-search

We look forward to welcoming the selected teams to Enoshima!


World Sailing

Important news about training facilities in LA! 🇺🇸

If you’re planning to train in Los Angeles this summer, don’t forget to complete the training facilities request form on our website.

San Pedro and the Port of Los Angeles are a hub for high-performance sailing. As international teams prepare for the LA28 Olympic Games over the next two and a half years, P2P is committed to providing world-class infrastructure and support services for every stage of elite training.

Available facilities include:

* Container storage
* Boat storage
* Meeting rooms
* Coach boat slips
* Coach boat off-loading
* Container arrival coordination

Fill out the form: https://www.pathway2podium.org/supportservice

📸 US Sailing Team

Sailing Grand Slam

The Athlete Who Reinvented Herself | Dani´s Road to Olympic Sailing 💫✨

She thought her Olympic dream was over. It was only the beginning.

From elite rowing to Olympic-class sailing, Dani Fusco’s Dani F-H journey is a story of resilience, courage and starting over.

This documentary follows her transition through the Crew4Gold programme as she learns an entirely new sport while chasing the dream of representing Great Britain on the world’s biggest stage.

More than a story about sport it’s about embracing change, finding purpose, and proving that it’s never too late to chart a new course.

🎥 Watch now via the link: https://youtu.be/nbyDL7rYnmY?si=OI6e27rTdDe1wkfE

British Sailing Team |

US 470 Class has wrapped up the 2026 National Championship (June 15–18) hosted by Windmark Sailing Foundation in West Sayville, NY ⛵️

Over four days, sailors faced everything from strong winds and choppy seas to light and flat conditions, with the final day cancelled due to gusts over 30 knots.

🥇 Micky Munns & Cadance Oswald (Windmark Sailing Foundation)
🥈 Chris Kayda & Clare Holehouse
🥉 Rory Walsh & Tara Golonka (Canada)

In the U21 fleet, winners were Merritt Sellers & Owen Benison, followed by Ethan Youngsma & Abby Hesterhagen, and Tom Seibold & Annabelle Hucke.

Thanks to all competitors and volunteers — see you at the next 470 events! ⛵️

US 470 Class Association

Entries are open for the Masters Cup in Slovenia! 🔥

Register now and secure your spot at a reduced fee until 14 August 🗓️

Are you ready for the challenge? ENTRIES: https://2026masters.470.org/en/default/races/race

Diesch & Markfort win Kieler Woche! 🏆

A long day ashore waiting for wind and the medal series… but in the end, no races for the 470 class. The results stayed the same as yesterday, confirming the final standings.

German teams dominated Kieler Woche 2026 💪⛵️

🥈 Malte Winkel and Bente Bätzner
🥉 Theresa Löffler and Christopher Höerr

Kieler Woche Sailing German Sailing Team

Top 10 teams before the final day of Kieler Woche Sailing 🔥🚀

Saturday brought no wind, while Sunday offered only very light conditions on the water. After two days of racing and three races completed at Kieler Woche, the German teams are leading the fleet! 🇩🇪

Simon Diesch and Anna Markfort are in first place, with Malte Winkel and Bente Bülting just two points behind. Third place belongs to Hedvig and Hugo Liljegren.

Tomorrow marks the third day of the next Sailing Grand Slam - SGS event. Fingers crossed that we’ll be able to complete the full racing schedule!

RESULTS: https://www.manage2sail.com/pl/event/kiwo2026 #!/results?classId=3b4b4221-2e93-473f-9b41-e4566e6bf6ee

📸 Kieler Woche Sailing