Format changes for foiling kiteboards at Weymouth & Portland Sailing World Cup
With the class rules for the Formula Kite class changed to allow registered production hydrofoils, IKA has agreed with World Sailing and the SWC Weymouth & Portland Organizing Authority to change the format to fleetracing with three single counting medal races on the final day.
Registration for kiteboarders remains open and riders are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Get in touch via swc@sailing.org to register.
Full World Sailing Press Release:
After the inclusion of Kiteboarding in 2015, the addition of foils for 2016 will ensure some high flying, high speed, crash and burn racing.
The fleet will be based at the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, host venue of the 2016 Sailing World Cup.
Registration for kiteboarders remains open and riders are encouraged to register by Wednesday 11 June. Get in touch via swc@sailing.org to register.
Three races will be scheduled per day from Wednesday 8 June with three single point Medal Races on Sunday 12 June bringing the competition to a close.
With just under a month to go until the Sailing World Cup, Weymouth and Portland, there is still time to get your ticket and be there to cheer on the sailors as they take on some of the finest sailors from across the globe in the final showdown before Rio 2016.
Run in partnership by the RYA, World Sailing and WPNSA as part of UK Sport's #EveryRoadtoRio series, the event promises to be action packed both on and off the water.
You'll be able to take in all the action from the boat park as the sailors prepare for battle on the water. Get up close and personal with your favourite sailors, grab an autograph or two or even a selfie! Chill out in the seaside inspired spectator's area and catch all the action on the water as it happens on the live screen (11-12 June only), or if you're feeling more adventurous why not have a go at dinghy sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding, all of which will be available to try for FREE on both Saturday 11 and Sunday 12.
Tickets are available for the final qualification day on Saturday 11 June and the Medal Race Day on Sunday 12 June. You can also visit the venue for free from the 06 - 10 June during practice sessions and qualifying (starts 08 June), but note, there is no live streaming of the racing at the venue on these days.
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Ticket numbers are limited so book early to avoid disappointment. If you plan on visiting the event on one of the "free" days, you will still need to register via the ticket website for a venue access pass.
The Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy offers free parking within easy walking distance, so if you're a sailing fan this is an event not to be missed.
If you can't be there to soak up the atmosphere live streamed TV coverage is confirmed for the medal race day on Sunday 12 June. Details of how to view will be available on the British Sailing Team website at www.britishsailingteam.com or on the World Sailing website at www.sailing.org/worldcup
