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Belgium wins, France bounces back - 28 teams · 11 races · La Rochelle, 14–17 May 2026 The Act 2 La Rochelle podium — 1. Demesmaeker / Tas (BEL 1), 2. Erussard / Moreau (FRA 5), 3. Cruz Gonzalez / Heuser (ARG 11) · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez The fleet racing downwind on the final day in 15–20 knots off La Rochelle, Act 2 F18 European Tour 2026 · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez BEL 1 – Demesmaeker / Tas, Act 2 winners, powering upwind on the final day in La

The F18 fleet rounding Fort Boyard during the Day 3 coastal raid · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez The F18 fleet during the coastal raid off Île d'Aix, Day 3 · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez The fleet racing downwind under spinnaker — a tight battle at the leeward mark, Day 3 La Rochelle · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez ARG 11 – Cruz Gonzalez / Heuser during the Fort Boyard coastal raid, Day 3 · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez BEL 1 – Demesma

Cédric Bader / Yves Peters (FRA 1) – provisional leaders after Day 2, La Rochelle · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez The F18 fleet on the dock at Port des Minimes, La Rochelle – 28 teams from 8 nations gathered for Act 2 · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez The fleet gathered before hitting the water on Day 2, La Rochelle · © La Rochelle Nautique / Olivier Lhopez Race 2 of the day – the fleet beating upwind in the shifty northerly breeze off La Rochelle · © La Roc

F18 EUROPEAN TOUR 2026 PRESS RELEASE – F18 EUROPEAN TOUR 2026Barcelona, April 2026 The F18 Eu ropean Tour 2026 officially kicked off from April 24 to 26 in Barcelona, bringing together 22 teams from 10 nations for the first stage of this brand-new European circuit. Although three days were scheduled, only two days of racing could be completed. Sailors managed to race six races on Friday and Saturday in light wind conditions ranging between 5 and 7 knots. On Sunday, the wind f

F18 EUROPEAN TOUR 2026 25 April 2026 - Barcelona, Spain - Day 2 Three more races sailed today in light conditions, between 4 and 7 knots. A highly technical day, demanding in terms of wind reading and course positioning. In these conditions, the lighter crews had an absolute blast - and it showed on the water. Everyone in the F18 family knows it: the ideal combined crew weight of around 155 kg is not just a number - it’s the key to all-round performance. Three more bullets f

F18 EUROPEAN TOUR 2026 24 April 2026 – Barcelona, Spain – Day 1 A strong opening day for Act 1 of the F18 European Tour 2026 at the Barcelona International Sailing Center (BISC). The race committee managed to complete 3 back-to-back races, before deciding to send the fleet ashore as the wind was forecast to drop later in the afternoon. Two more days of racing lie ahead. In the provisional standings, the Dutch duo Hans and Marius Van Dam lead the way with an impressive perform

PRESS RELEASE – F18 EUROPEAN TOUR 2026 24 April 2026 A new chapter is opening for the F18 class in Europe. The F18 European Tour 2026 begins today in Barcelona with Act 1, hosted at the Barcelona International Sailing Center (BISC). 22 teams representing 10 nations are competing in this opening event, forming a strong and well-balanced fleet, with seven teams regularly ranked among the world's top 20. This first edition marks the creation of a structured European circuit buil