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By Melges 24
31/08/2026 - 06:39

Everything Set for the First Racing Day at the 2026 Melges 24 European Championship in Tønsberg

From Barcelona in 1996 to Tønsberg in 2026, three decades of Melges 24 European Championship history came together on Sunday evening as the international Melges 24 family gathered at Tønsberg Seilforening for the Opening Ceremony of the championship’s 17th edition, to be hosted from 29 August to 4 September by Tønsberg Seilforening, in cooperation with the Norwegian Melges 24 Class Association and the International Melges 24 Class Association (IM24CA)

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KZ-5 in the lead crosses KZ-7. Photo: G. Luzzatto ©
By Press Mare
30/08/2026 - 18:25

Imperia 12 Metre Grand Prix Worlds: Italy extends its lead as KZ-5 scores a double win

Andrea Bianchedi’s KZ-5 also dominated the second day of the 12 Metre Grand Prix World Championship in Imperia, winning both races in commanding fashion and consolidating her lead in the provisional standings with just 4 points after the discard came into effect

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The 12 Metres racing on Day 1 of the World Championship in Imperia. Ph. G. Luzzatto ©
By Press Mare
30/08/2026 - 10:01

12 Metre Worlds: KZ-5 opens with two wins to lead in Imperia

Three races were sailed in winds building to 16-17 knots and a well-developed sea state on the opening day of the ITMA World Championship. Andrea Bianchedi’s KZ-5, representing the Yacht Club Italiano, posted two wins and a second place, while a consistent KZ-7 ended the day second overall

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By Star Class
30/08/2026 - 09:56

Robert Scheidt and Austin Sperry Crowned 2026 Star European Champions in a dramatic finale

Five-time Olympic medalist Robert Scheidt (BRA) and 2008 Olympian Austin Sperry (USA) are the new Star European Champions, producing a flawless final day to capture one of the most prestigious titles in international sailing

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