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

Unsettled weather halts racing on Day 3 of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior International Games Another day of unsettled weather and no racing at the iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior in Torbole, Lake Garda, where light and inconsistent conditions once again kept the fleets ashore. Despite the best efforts of the Race Committee, the wind never built enough to allow racing, leaving the foils on standby for the third consecutive day. The challenging weather pattern continues t

A second day without racing at the iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior, currently underway at Circolo Surf Torbole on Lake Garda Trentino. After a morning marked by unstable weather and almost no wind, the lake showed some signs of life only in the mid-afternoon, with a light southerly breeze offering a brief opportunity to attempt the scheduled slalom races. The Race Committee tried to make the most of this window and started an initial heat. However, conditions proved

180 athletes from 21 nations enjoy strong opening day on Lake Garda with four races for Youth and three for Junior fleets Torbole, Lake Garda (Italy) – May 4th, 2026 – A perfect start in Torbole for the iQFOiL International Games Youth & Junior, which began today on Lake Garda Trentino and will run through Saturday, May 9th. The event, organized by Circolo Surf Torbole on behalf of the Italian Sailing Federation, in cooperation with the International iQFOiL Youth & Junior C

Wetsuit downcycling initiative turns old gear into new opportunities while promoting sustainability across the fleet Costa Brava, Spain – At the iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championship Costa Brava 2026, sustainability takes center stage once again, with a new initiative that transforms technical equipment into a powerful tool for environmental impact. Hosted by Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre, the event introduces a Wetsuit Downcycling & Reutilization Initiative, inviting s

A unique event where youth, junior and masters sailors race side by side Silvaplana, Engadin, Switzerland – 17–21 August 2026 – History will be made this summer on the stunning waters of Lake Silvaplana as the first-ever iQFOiL Masters World Championship takes place alongside the iQFOiL Youth & Junior Games #3, bringing together sailors aged 40 and over to compete while sharing the venue with the next generation of iQFOiL windsurfing athletes. Scheduled from 17 to 21 August

The iQFOiL community has elected a new Executive Committee for the Youth & Junior Class, set to serve from 2026 to 2027. This dynamic group, composed of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, is dedicated to enhancing the sport for young windsurfers globally. With their collective experience and commitment, the new committee aims to foster a vibrant and inclusive environment for youth participation in the iQFOiL class. President Lorand Utassy (Hungary) Lorand has s

Light and unstable winds only allowed U19 Men and Women Medal Series, Finn Brull (NED) and Thea Le Borgne Zibetti (FRA) are confirmed winners in the U17 Men and Women Arzachena, Italy – October 25, 2025 – The final day of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championship at Club Nautico Arzachena concluded with a dramatic twist and double Italian glory, as Mattia Saoncella and Medea Falcioni surged from behind to claim the U19 European titles in the Medal Series. With unstable

The strong Mistral only allowed two races for U19 and U17 Men Arzachena, Italy – October 24, 2025 – The final day of the Opening Series at the iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships brought a dramatic close to the fleet racing in Sardinia, with the Mistral delivering strong winds from the early morning. The powerful wind started easing in the late afternoon, so that PRO Ewa Jodlowska could only call on the water the U17 and U19 Men’s Gold Fleets, who completed two ra

High winds and high stakes as the Women and Men Gold Fleets battle through tough conditions in Sardinia Club Nautico Arzachena, Sardinia – October 23, 2025 – The much-anticipated Mistral made its grand entrance on Day Five of the iQFOiL Youth & Junior European Championships in Arzachena, Sardinia. From the early hours, strong northwesterly winds swept across the bay, exceeding 18 knots by 9am and building throughout the day to gusts of 28 knots on the outer racecours