Dramatic Medal Series brings thrilling comebacks, unexpected twists and four European titles as the championship concludes in Greece. Varkiza, Greece – October 31, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championshipsconcluded today in Varkiza, Greece, with Kfir Nov (ISR), Taisiia Stopchenko (RUS), Enric Patiño Riutord (ESP) and Ece Melis Baş (TUR) claiming the four European titles after a spectacular Medal Series. Hosted by the Nautical Club of Vari-Varkiza, the champ

Şenol, Jankowski, Patiño Riutord, Manhaval, Stopchenko, Giannouli, Kabasakal and Baş secure direct places in the Grand Finals after a dramatic final day of qualification Varkiza, Greece – October 30, 2026 – From a slow start in marginal winds to thrilling Downwind Slalom racing as the breeze built throughout the afternoon, Day 6 of the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships delivered the action needed to decide the top ten sailors in each of the four fleets. After

Three races completed for the Women and Girls despite unstable winds, while the Men and Boys remain ashore without racing. The battle for the Medal Series intensifies ahead of the final day of qualification. Varkiza, Greece – October 29, 2026 – After yesterday's spectacular racing in 20 knots of breeze and sunshine, day 5 of the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships brought a completely different challenge. Cloudy skies and unstable winds made for a difficult day

Five Course Races completed across all fleets in 20 knots of breeze, with Stopchenko, Kabasakal, Şenol and Burda holding their leads as the battle for the European titles intensifies Varkiza, Greece – October 28, 2026 – Varkiza turned it on today for Day 4 of the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships, delivering the conditions everyone had been waiting for. With sunshine and a steady 20-knot breeze, all four fleets enjoyed a spectacular day of Course Racing, compl

Artun Şenol and František Burda take control of the Boys’ fleets, while World Champions Taisiia Stopchenko and Parla Kabasakal make impressive starts to their campaigns Varkiza, Greece – October 27, 2026 – After two days of challenging wind conditions, the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships finally delivered an action-packed afternoon of racing in Varkiza, Greece. The breeze took its time to settle, but the late afternoon brought ideal conditions for Upwind Spr

Almost 300 young sailors gather in Greece as the U19 Men and U17 Boys complete two Slalom races before sunset Varkiza, Greece – October 25, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships officially got underway today in Varkiza, Greece, where almost 300 young sailors from 31 nations have gathered for a week of international competition hosted by the Nautical Club of Vari-Varkiza. The opening day required patience, with light winds delaying the start of racing on

Baker, Inversin, Kie and Dale claim the International Games #3 titles after weather brings the event to an early conclusion Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 21, 2026 – The 2026 Vanora Engadinwind came to a close today in Silvaplana, where a lack of wind prevented any further racing. With conditions never reaching the minimum required for competition, the standings remained unchanged from Wednesday, confirming the winners across all fleets and crowning the first-ever iQFOiL Ma

Class Manager Gonzalo Costa Hoevel dominates the Masters, while Baker, Inversin, Kie and Dale emerge as the early leaders Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 19, 2026 – After an opening day without racing, the legendary Maloja returned to Lake Silvaplana, providing ideal conditions for the first races of the 2026 iQFOiL International Games #3, held as part of the Vanora Engadinwind Festival. Under bright sunshine and the reliable thermal breeze that has made the Engadin one of

Silvaplana welcomes athletes from 17 nations as the Maloja keeps the fleet ashore on opening day Silvaplana, Switzerland – August 17, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #3 officially got underway today as part of the Vanora Engadinwind Festival, once again bringing the international iQFOiL community to the world-renowned sailing venue of Lake Silvaplana. Powered by the legendary Maloja wind, the Engadin has become one of the most iconic destinations on the iQFOiL cale

Saoncella, Stopchenko, Schleicher and Kabasakal claim the 2026 world titles after spectacular Medal Series conclude an unforgettable week of racing Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 10, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships came to a thrilling conclusion today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, where a week of world-class competition ended with spectacular Medal Series in all four categories. After seven days of racing and almost 400 athletes f

The top 10 athletes in each category secure their place in Friday’s Medal Series as the World Championship reaches its climax Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 9, 2026– The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships reached a decisive milestone today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, as the Opening Series came to an end and the athletes who will battle for the world titles in Friday's Medal Series were officially decided. After six days of racing in a wide

Changing thermal breeze delivers another demanding day in Costa Brava as the battle for the Medal Series intensifies Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 8, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships continued today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with another day of intense heat and challenging thermal conditions testing the world's best young windsurfers as the Qualifying Series approached its decisive stages. With 399 athletes from 36 nations com

Théa Le Borgne Zibetti storms up 20 places in the U19 Women while Mattia Saoncella remains the only sailor with a perfect scoreline at the halfway point of the championship Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 7, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships reached the halfway mark today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with sailors once again greeted by brilliant sunshine, intense summer temperatures and conditions very similar to those experienced on

Levi, Saoncella and Şenol remain inseparable at the top of the U19 Men while Ruiz Mendez, Manhaval and Schleicher share the lead in the U17 Boys Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 6, 2026 – Racing finally returned to the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships today after a weather-affected second day, with sailors once again taking to the waters off Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre under brilliant sunshine and intense summer temperatures. The championship, wh

Orange heat warning in effect as Race Committee battles unstable conditions on the Costa Brava Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 5, 2026 – After an action-packed opening day, competitors at the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships were forced to remain ashore on Sunday as challenging wind conditions prevented any racing from taking place at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre. The championship, which has attracted almost 400 athletes from 36 nations, enjoyed

Nearly 400 sailors from 36 nations hit the water on Day 1 as ideal conditions deliver a full schedule of Upwind Sprint racing in Sant Pere Pescador Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain – July 4, 2026 – The 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships got off to a flying start today at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, with excellent racing conditions allowing the world's best young windsurfers to begin their quest for the season's most prestigious youth titles. Organized by

399 athletes from 36 nations set to compete over eight days of racing at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre in Sant Pere Pescador Sant Pere Pescador, Spain – July 3, 2026 – The world’s top young windsurfers have arrived on Spain’s Costa Brava as the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships officially get underway at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre. From July 3 to 10, a total of 399 athletes representing 36 nations will compete across eight days of racing to crown the new U

Two spectacular final days on Lake Garda Trentino bring the event to a strong finish Torbole, Lake Garda (Italy) – May 9th, 2026 – The iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior in Torbole concluded on Saturday on Lake Garda Trentino with the Medal Series, following two final days that delivered wind, racing and spectacular action. After an opening part of the week affected by unstable weather and a lack of wind, Lake Garda made a strong comeback over the last two days. On Fri

Lake Garda Trentino delivers a full day of racing as the top eight sailors in each fleet qualify for the Medal Series Torbole, Lake Garda (Italy) – May 8th, 2026 – After three days heavily affected by unstable weather, the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games in Torbole finally returned to full racing mode on the penultimate day of the event. Organized by Circolo Surf Torbole on Lake Garda Trentino together with the International iQFOiL Youth & Junior Class, on behalf

Storms interrupt racing after brief return of the Ora as only the U19 Men complete one Upwind Sprint on Day 4 Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy, May 7th, 2026. After a strong opening day and two consecutive days without racing due to unsettled weather and the absence of the classic thermal breeze Ora, the desire to get back on the water in Torbole was extremely high today. The iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior, organized by Circolo Surf Torbole on behalf of the Italian Sai