The latest international sailing events have significantly reshaped the SSL Ranking, with several sailors making impressive moves in both the skipper and crew classifications. Following the 2026 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 European Championships, an event worth 1,000 SSL Ranking points, Canadian skipper Georgia Lewin-LaFrance claimed victory in the 49erFX...

The journey to the 2nd Football World Cup in Sailing is entering its final chapter. From 18 November to 13 December 2026, the world's top 40 sailing nations will gather in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to battle for the title. The road to Rio is almost complete, with only three places still up for grabs. With the European Qualifiers now finished, only one...

During the final European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, we’ve been blessed with fantastic wind conditions, high temperatures, and one of the most stunning backdrops in sailing. The stakes couldn’t have been higher on Golden Friday with the coveted slots at the SSL Gold Cup Finals Brasil 2026 on the line and double points on offer for the final...

Lake Neuchâtel was sparkling on Thursday morning, and the wind filled in to allow racing to start at 11.30. With sunshine and breeze the SSL 47 yachts were gleaming, we were all set for another cracking day. Group G Race 4 In 7 to 8 knots of wind from 70 degrees, shifting 10 degrees either side of mean, the fleet lined up with Bulgaria and Türkiye...

The early morning alarm clock in Grandson was the crack of thunder as a storm brought rain, hail and lightning to the lake, before clearing by daybreak. After a calm start, the wind filled in from the east and racing was underway. Group G Race 3 Soon after 11am, the Bulgarian Lions, Young Turks and Portuguese Navigators formed up perfectly on the...

It was a scorching start to the day in Grandson as the teams made their final preparations and Regatta Director Paul Hutton-Ashkenny outlined the plan, including details on the new Cyclops load cells on the backstays to protect the boats. A light breeze from the southwest filled in around midday, allowing the Race Committee to raise the orange flag at...

The SSL 47 yachts are back in action on Lake Neuchâtel this week as six more teams aim to book their ticket to the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 in Rio, the Football World Cup… in sailing. The final European Qualifier sees two Groups ready for racing in Grandson: Finland, Ukraine and Greece in Group F with Bulgaria, Portugal and Türkiye in Group G. Here’s how...

The final group of the European Qualifiers is now complete. SSL Team Bulgaria joins Group G, returning for its second SSL Gold Cup campaign with one clear goal to qualify for the next stage. Known as "The Lions," the Bulgarian team believes that small nations can achieve big things. Raised on the waters of the Black Sea, the sailors bring determination,...

The final group of the European Qualifiers welcomes another ambitious team. SSL Team Turkiye arrives in Group F ranked 30th in the SSL Nation Ranking, determined to prove that the country's young sailing generation is ready to compete with Europe's best. Turkiye has a proud Olympic sailing tradition dating back to 1936. While the nation is still waiting...

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The level keeps rising as we introduce the final group of the European Qualifiers. Group F features SSL Team Portugal, a nation with a proud sailing tradition and a squad full of experience. Portugal is currently 23rd in the SSL Nation Ranking. Two of the highest-ranked Portuguese sailors today are Diogo Costa and Beatriz Gago, the successful helms from...