The 2026 iQFOiL International Games #2 concluded on March 13, 2026, in Cádiz, Spain, featuring high-stakes racing across Senior, U19, and U17 categories. After five days of competition and 16 races, the final day delivered a mix of tactical “downwind slalom” and traditional course racing. Local favorite Pilar Lamadrid (ESP) dominated the Senior Women’s fleet with a flawless wire-to-wire win, while Mateus Isaac (BRA) secured the Senior Men’s title after a tight battle with American rivals.
Renowned for its rich maritime heritage and 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.
Event once again featured top-level competition for the Senior Class, while also serving as an inspiring stage for the iQFOiL Youth & Junior Classes. Young sailors will have the exceptional chance to race alongside top competitors, gaining firsthand experience and learning from the best in the sport.
Event Highlights
- Senior Dominance: Pilar Lamadrid utilized her home-turf advantage to lead the Grand Final from start to finish. In the Men’s fleet, Mateus Isaac and Noah Lyons (USA) had a fierce fight for the first mark before Isaac took control to claim gold.
- Youth Tactical Moves: The U19 Women’s final was decided by a brilliant “jibe-set” maneuver by Salomé Simon (FRA) at the first mark, allowing her to overtake the week-long leader, Thea Le Borgne Zibetti.
- Junior Comebacks: The U17 Girls’ final saw multiple lead changes and a dramatic restart for Maria Miarczynska (POL), ultimately resulting in a victory for Parla Kabasakal (TUR) after a late mistake by the Polish leaders.
Official Results
| Category | Gold (1st) | Silver (2nd) | Bronze (3rd) |
| Senior Men | Mateus Isaac (BRA) | Noah Lyons (USA) | Makani Andrews (USA) |
| Senior Women | Pilar Lamadrid (ESP) | Nela Sadilkova (CZE) | Barbora Svikova (CZE) |
| U19 Men | Peyton Dits (NED) | Jorge Ruiz Lopez (ESP) | Finn Brüll (NED) |
| U19 Women | Salomé Simon (FRA) | Thea Le Borgne Zibetti (FRA) | Ruya Ugurlu (TUR) |
| U17 Girls | Parla Kabasakal (TUR) | Anna Jannieke Korevaar (NED) | Maria Miarczynska (POL) |
The 2026 iQFOiL racing season is packed with International Games, World Championships, and continental titles across Senior and Youth & Junior divisions. Following the recent conclusion of the event in Cádiz, the tour moves to Lake Garda in May.
2026 iQFOiL Official Calendar
| Dates | Event | Location | Class |
| Mar 7–13 | iQFOiL International Games #2 | Cádiz, Spain | Senior / Y&J |
| May 4–9 | iQFOiL International Games #3 | Torbole, Lake Garda, Italy | Youth & Junior |
| May 16–23 | iQFOiL European Championships | Portimão, Portugal | Senior |
| July 3–10 | iQFOiL World Championships | Costa Brava, Spain | Youth & Junior |
| Aug 17–21 | Masters World Championship & Games #4 | Silvaplana, Switzerland | Masters / Y&J |
| Aug 24–28 | iQFOiL International Games #5 | Silvaplana, Switzerland | Senior |
| Sep 4–12 | iQFOiL World Championships | Weymouth, Great Britain | Senior |
| Sep 26 – Oct 3 | iQFOiL U23 World Championships | Puck, Poland | U23 |
| Oct 24–31 | iQFOiL European Championships | Varkiza, Greece | Youth & Junior |
For more information visit IQFoil Official Class Website at https://www.iqfoilclassofficial.org/
