Making its Olympic debut in 2024, the iQFOiL is the official class association for the Olympic windsurfing. It is fast, physical, and tactical sport combining the skills of traditional windsurfing with the cutting edge foiling technology.
There are currently three racing formats: slalom (which is an approximately three-minute reaching race), course (which is an approximately 20-minute upwind-downwind race), and marathon (which is an approximately 60-minute race). The gear is sized down for youth and junior sailors (still foiling), with a smooth transition to senior level gear. Overall, iQFOiL brings Olympic windsurfing to greater speeds and to new and exciting race formats.
Upcoming IQFoil Class 2026 Events
26′ iQGames #1 Lanzarote
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain
February 6 – February 11
Famous for its steady trade winds, crystal-clear waters, and year-round sunshine, Marina Rubicón provides ideal conditions for high-level racing. Set against the dramatic volcanic landscapes of Lanzarote and teeming marine life, the venue promises an unforgettable experience for athletes, combining world-class competition with spectacular natural beauty.
26′ iQGames #2 cadiz
Cadiz, Spain
March 7 – March 13
The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 return to the vibrant coastal city of Cádiz, Spain. Renowned for its ideal year-round sailing conditions, Cádiz Bay offers a spectacular natural arena for world-class iQFOiL racing. Competitors can expect steady Atlantic breezes, mild temperatures, and clear skies: perfect ingredients for fast, tactical, and exhilarating races.
26′ europeans portimao
Portimao, Portugal
May 16 – May 23
With open-sea courses demanding speed, strategy, and adaptability, Portimão promises intense and unpredictable battles on the water. The combination of shifting breezes and dynamic ocean currents ensures thrilling racing, making this one of Europe’s most exciting and high-performance sailing destinations for elite iQFOiL athletes
2026 Provisional Calendar update 19/01/2026 | ||||||
iQ Games | WS Grand Slam & Sailing Weeks | iQ Class Championships | iQ Youth & Junior Championships and events | Regional Events/National | ||
22nd – 25th January | ||||||
24th – 31st January | WS World Test Event, Fortaleza – BRA | |||||
6th – 11th February | ||||||
6th – 8th February | New Zealand National Championships | |||||
19th – 22nd February | ||||||
25th February – 1st March | ||||||
27th February – 1st March | Windspot Kite & Foil Open 2026, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia | |||||
7th – 13th March | ||||||
27th March > 4th April | Trofeo S.A.R. Princesa Sofia (ESP) | |||||
18th – 25th April | ||||||
29th April – 3rd May | Youth and Junior Nationals, La Palma (Canary Islands) | |||||
4th – 9th May | ||||||
16th – 23rd May | ||||||
30th May – 7th June | Duch Water Week (NED) | |||||
20th – 28th June | Kieler Woche (GER) | |||||
3rd – 10th July | ||||||
11th – 19th July | 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (USA) | |||||
24th-27th July | Open North Americans – Alamitos Bay Yacht Club, LA (USA) | |||||
1st – 8th August | South American Championships ,Paracas (PER) | |||||
4th – 12th September | ||||||
26th September – 3rd October | iQFOiL U23 World Championships, Puck (POL) | |||||
24th – 31st October | ||||||
November | ||||||
December | ||||||
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