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Cofounders of Marine Weather University, Chris Bedford and Peter Isler, sharing today's daily weather report for the 2026 Etchells World Championship. Previewing the conditions for Monday, May 11 for the Race Day 1.

Seventy-six teams from 11 nations set to compete in packed fleet

The competition is set to begin at San Diego Yacht Club as the 2026 Etchells World Championship officially gets underway this week, welcoming 76 teams from 11 countries for one of the world’s premier one-design sailing regattas. Following several days of measurement, registration, and preparation, competitors gathered Sunday evening on the lawn of SDYC for the Opening Ceremony.

Cofounders of Marine Weather University, Chris Bedford and Peter Isler, sharing today's daily weather report for the 2026 Etchells World Championship. Previewing the conditions for Sunday, May 10 for the practice race day.

Former world champions, Olympians, and top Corinthian sailors from around the world descend on San Diego for a week of racing

SAN DIEGO, CALIF.— Sailors from across the globe are gathering at San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) for the 2026 Etchells World Championship, with official measurement taking place this week ahead of racing, which begins Monday, May 11, and continues with 2-3 races planned per day through Friday, May 15. 

Seventy-six teams representing 12 countries will battle on the water to claim the International Etchells Class Association World Championship title. Olympic medalists, world champions, Hall of Famers, and elite Corinthian sailors make up the fleet in one of the world’s most prestigious one-design championship regattas.

Check out the official event program of the 2026 Etchells World Championship.

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Former world champions, Olympians, and top Corinthian sailors from around the world descend on San Diego for a week of racing

San Diego Yacht Club (SDYC) and the Organizing Authority are proud to reaffirm their commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse competitive environment at the 2026 Etchells World Championship.

Recognizing the wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and talents within the fleet, SDYC will present a series of perpetual awards celebrating excellence across the competition:

• Next Generation Trophy – Awarded to the highest-finishing team aged 29 or younger
• Best Female Helm Trophy – Awarded to the top-performing female helmsperson
• Best Female Team Trophy – Awarded to the highest-finishing all-female crew

Introducing the Best Female Team Trophy

In response to the continued growth of female participation in sailing, SDYC, under the leadership of Commodore Alli Bell, together with the Organizing Authority, is proud to introduce a new perpetual award for the Best Female Team at the Etchells World Championship.