An absolute first for the 69F Class in Acquafresca, with a double value: actually the event will be also valid al last championship of the series reserved to the youth crew of the 69F Class.

Races will take place between Tuesday 16 and Sunday 21, when the event will reach an end by crowning the new youth European Champion of the 69F Class and the winner of the 2024 Youth Foiling Gold Cup.

69F is the only team, one design, foiling monohull, with regattas around the world, other than the America’s Cup AC75 and the AC40. Born from the brilliant minds of Laureano Marquinez e Nahuel Wilson, it is 6.90 meters of prepreg carbon, built in a carbon, aluminum and steel mold that guarantees that all the parts are identical. 2,1 meters wide and a draught of only 1,70 and a total weight of 380 kg, with a 69sm sail area. The fleet is constantly checked to guarantee that each racing boat remains identical in terms of equipment and set-up following the 69F class Rules.

In 2024, 69F Sailing is all set to provide a unique and thrilling experience for sailing enthusiasts by offering the following four exciting racing categories.

69F Cup: this category is open to sailors of all ages and backgrounds, providing an inclusive platform for sailors to showcase their skills in the one-design foiling monohull. The 69F Cup will be the ultimate test of skill and strategy and it is indeed foiling for everyone, even first time foilers.

69F Club Super Series USA: prepare for an exhilarating showdown on the US circuit, where top-notch clubs will engage in fierce competition over four events in Miami, Florida, to claim an exclusive slot in the Grand Final, set to take place in the stunning coastal city of Pensacola, Florida, in October 2024.

Youth Foiling Gold Cup (Under 25) YFGC: the Youth Foiling Gold Cup is tailored for the young and talented sailors under the age of 25. It provides a platform for the next generation of sailors to compete and display their prowess on the foils. It will take place both in Europe and in the USA, with one event in January in Miami.

Women Foiling Gold Cup WFGC: in line with our commitment to promoting gender equality in sailing, the Women Foiling Gold Cup offers female sailors a dedicated space to demonstrate their sailing excellence and compete at the highest level. After the incredible success of the 2023 first women event in Gargnano, Lake Garda, we have the commitment and the energy to go on with it.

Junior Foiling Gold Cup (Under 21) JFGC: for the first time, 69F Sailing introduces the Junior Foiling Gold Cup, exclusively for sailors under the age of 21. This event is designed to nurture young talent and provide them with a unique introduction to foiling monohull racing. If foiling represent the future of sailing, the young generation should be involved in the process, the younger the better.

69F 2024 Series

69F Club Super Series USA

Miami Race One: 8-10 December (2023)
Miami Race Two: 12-14 January
Miami Race Three: 23-25 February
Miami Race Four: 15-17 March 

69F Cup Europe

Malcesine: 23-28 April
Torbole: 21-26 May
Acquafresca: 23-28 July
Malcesine: 17-22 September 

69F Youth Foiling Gold Cup

Miami ACT 1: 21-26 January
Torbole ACT 2: 13-19 May
Malcesine ACT 3 Foiling Week: 17-23 June
Acquafresca ACT 4: 15-21 July
Barcelona/Other Location Grand Final: October/November 

69F Women Foiling Gold Cup

Malcesine: 2-5 May
Malcesine: 26-29 September
Barcelona/Other Location Grand Final: October/November 

69F Junior Foiling Gold Cup

Malcesine: 27-30 June 

The 69F 2024 calendar promises to be an action-packed season, bringing together sailors from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. Each category offers a unique opportunity to experience the excitement of one-design, foiling monohull racing, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and support for sailors of all ages and genders.

Stay tuned for an unforgettable year of sailing action with 69F Sailing as we set sail on our journey at various events across the 69F circuits. Don’t miss the chance to witness history in the making and celebrate the spirit of sailing excellence.

For more information on this amazing hydrofoiling sailing monohull visit https://69fsailing.com.