2026 regatta calendar in France and abroad

The 2026 regatta calendar promises to be particularly rich, with major events in France and abroad. To help you organize your season, we’ve listed the main competitions below, along with their practical information sheets (dates, venues, key information and registration links).

1/ 2026 REGATTAS IN FRANCE

French Olympic Week in Hyères

The benchmark for Olympic regattas in France, with the world’s best sailors gathered in the Mediterranean.
Date: April 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Location: Hyères, Côte d’Azur (France)
Info & registration: Flagship event for Olympic classes (ILCA, 470, 49er, Nacra 17, IQFoil, Formula Kite) – More info: sof.ffvoile.fr

Coupe de France J70 – Milestones

A dynamic and festive series that reveals the new generation of one-design sailors.
Date: Massilia Cup (Marseille, April 4-6, 2026) / Spi Ouest-France (La Trinité-sur-Mer, April 18-21, 2026) / ISPE Trophy (May 16-18, 2026) / J70 National Championship (June 20-22, 2026)
Location: Marseille, La Trinité-sur-Mer, other French ports
Info & registration: Competitive and accessible series, with a national stage ranking. – Find out more: www.classej70france.com

FFVoile 2026 Calendar

The foundation of French sailing, with national and interleague championships that punctuate the season.
Date: all year round 2026
Location: all of France (national and international waters)
Info & registration: French championships, interleague, high-level competitions – Find out more: www.ffvoile.fr

More information on the French Sailing Federation website: www.ffvoile.fr

2/ 2026 INTERNATIONAL REGATTAS

SailGP – World season

The Formula 1 of the seas: F50 flying catamarans at 100 km/h for a unique spectacle.
Date: all year round 2026
Location: 5 continents, including Saint-Tropez for the French leg
Info & registration: A spectacular circuit bringing together the world’s best teams – Find out more: sailgp.com

Tall Ships Races 2026

A unique adventure on tall ships, combining the spirit of competition and the training of young sailors.
Date: June 24 – August 2, 2026
Location: Aarhus, Harlingen, Antwerp, Stavanger, Aalborg
Info & registration: Emblematic regatta for sail training ships from all over the world – Find out more: sailtraininginternational.org

Kiel Week – Germany

Northern Europe’s biggest maritime festival, combining regattas and a popular atmosphere.
Date: June 20-28, 2026 (to be confirmed)
Location: Kiel, Germany
Info & registration: Thousands of boats and a varied cultural program – More info: www.kieler-woche.de

Cowes Week – United Kingdom

The doyenne of regattas, where tradition and modernity meet in a mythical atmosphere.
Date: 1ᵉʳ – August 7, 2026
Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Info & registration: Oldest modern regatta, around 500 boats expected – Find out more: www.cowesweek.co.uk

Barcolana – Italy

The regatta of all records, with several thousand boats lined up on the same starting line.
Date: October 11, 2026
Location: Trieste, Italy
Info & registration: Regatta open to all, from family sailboats to maxi yachts – More info: www.barcolana.it

Other international regattas

Poole Regatta & IRC European Championship (UK) – A strategic meeting point for IRC racing monohulls.
Date: May 22-25, 2026
Info & registration

Cowes Classics Regatta (UK) – A celebration of elegance, dedicated to classic and traditional sailing yachts.
Date: June 4-7, 2026
Info & registration

SailBoston – Sail 250 (United States) – A transatlantic event featuring the world’s finest tall ships.
Date: July 11-16, 2026
Info & registration

With prestigious regattas such as the French Olympic Week, the legendary Cowes Week and the spectacular Barcolana, the 2026 regatta calendar reflects the diversity and richness of world sailing.

These competitions are much more than just races: they embody the passion, history and innovation of yachting. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just a spectator, 2026 promises a season of thrills and spills on all the world’s seas.

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