Kiel-Schilksee, Germany – Fresh to strong southwesterly winds and stormy squalls delivered a dramatic shakeup on day three of the 2025 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship, held as part of the prestigious Kieler Woche. After two days of light wind sailing, Monday (June 23) brought a fierce contrast—challenging competitors with heavy weather that demanded both skill

Kiel-Schilksee, Germany – Subtropical sailing conditions with a light but sufficient breeze delighted the athletes on the second regatta day of Kieler Woche.The hesitant start with a long wait on Saturday was followed by a dream Sunday. And “the supposedly best day of the week”, as meteorologist Meeno Schrader dubbed it in the morning briefing, delivered plenty

Kiel-Schilksee, Germany – The 2025 edition of Kieler Woche began under beautiful summer skies, but light and highly variable winds forced organizers to scale back the opening day’s sailing program. More than 2,000 competitors, including the ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship sailors, experienced delays and limited racing as race officials monitored conditions. While the weather was ideal

May 16, 2025 · Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center After four consecutive days of still air and thick fog, the ILCA World Championships in Qingdao finally saw its first official races on Day 5. The day began with high hopes, as the original schedule planned for a 9:00 AM start. Athletes began arriving as early as

Qingdao, May 15, 2025 — The fourth day of the ILCA World Championships began with cautious optimism but ended in yet another abandonment. Qingdao saw its first high tide at 6:00 a.m. (4.0m), low tide at 12:43 p.m. (1.3m), and a second high at 5:40 p.m. (3.9m). Light easterly winds persisted throughout the day at

Qingdao, May 14, 2025 — For the third consecutive day, the ILCA World Championship race course remained stalled under a windless sky. A dense fog clung to the Olympic Sailing Center, muting the horizon and chilling the air to a damp 17°C. Though the forecast once again promised southeasterly winds at 6–12 knots with gusts

Qingdao, May 13, 2025 – The second day of qualification at the ILCA World Championships brought stillness rather than sail. With calm seas and motionless air, the day became a test of patience, resilience, and focus for all competitors. According to the tidal chart, low tide occurred at 11:18 (1.44m), with high tide at 17:11

Qingdao, May 12, 2025 — The first day of the ILCA World Championship qualifying series brought a dual challenge of tide and wind to the waters off Qingdao. According to the Chinese lunar calendar, today marks the 15th day of the fourth month—a period known for the strongest tidal currents of the month. Low tide

Qingdao, China – With the 2025 ILCA World Championships on the horizon, sailors from 49 countries have arrived in Qingdao for registration, boat measurement, and for the official training. A steady breeze provided ideal conditions for familiarizing with the venue, as a diverse fleet of 237 boats prepares for competition. Among the early arrivals there

Qingdao, China – The eyes of the sailing world will turn to Qingdao, China, from 10–17 May 2025, as the city prepares to host the 2025 ILCA 6 Women’s and ILCA 7 Men’s World Championships. This premier event will bring together the world’s top sailors in two of the most competitive Olympic classes, with high stakes in the