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Switch Class Announces 2026 Global Championship in Genoa, Italy
The International Switch Class is pleased to announce that the 2026 Global Championship will take place at Waterfront Sailing Club, Genoa, Italy, from 27 October to 1 November 2026, with racing scheduled from 29 October to 1 November. Building on the success of the 2025 Global Championship at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, Lake Garda, which saw a fleet of around 60 boats and sailors from across the globe, the 2026 edition is set to continue the strong growth and international moment
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5 days ago2 min read


Switch Class Confirms Racing Dates for Foiling Week 2026
The International Switch Class is pleased to confirm that Switch Class racing at Foiling Week 2026 will take place from 27 to 30 June 2026. Foiling Week remains one of the standout events on the global foiling calendar, bringing together leading classes, athletes, and innovators from across the sport. It represents a unique platform where high-performance sailing, cutting-edge technology, and a strong international community come together in a dynamic and forward-looking envi
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5 days ago2 min read


International Switch Class Launches Event Charter Programme
The International Switch Class is pleased to launch its event charter programme, designed primarily to support Switch sailors in competing more easily at international and distant events. By providing charter platforms at key venues, the programme removes the need to transport the most difficult and costly components of the boat. This makes international competition more accessible, more affordable, and more environmentally sustainable. Charter platforms will be available at
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Apr 231 min read


Single-Handed Foiling Dinghy Proposal Submitted for Olympic Events Review
The International Switch Class has welcomed a recent proposal submitted by the Swedish Sailing Federation under World Sailing Regulation 11.5, which explores the introduction of a single-handed foiling dinghy event for both women and men within the Olympic programme. The proposal signals a clear direction of travel within the sport towards modern, high-performance foiling disciplines that combine speed, athleticism and accessibility in a format suited to both athletes and glo
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Apr 233 min read


Italian Switch Class Announces 2026 National Calendar
The Italian Switch Class has confirmed its national racing calendar for the 2026 season, featuring five Grand Prix regattas alongside major international events. Italy continues to be one of the strongest centres of activity for the Switch Class, with fleets racing regularly across several of the country’s premier sailing venues and a strong presence around Lake Garda , widely recognised as one of the world’s leading foiling sailing venues. 2026 Italian Switch Class Calendar
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Mar 141 min read


UK Switch Class Announces 2026 National Regatta Calendar
The UK Switch Class has announced its national regatta calendar for the 2026 season, featuring events across several leading British sailing venues. The schedule includes a mix of national regattas, foiling festivals and the UK National Championship , offering opportunities for both experienced sailors and newcomers to compete in the growing one-design foiling class. 2026 UK Switch Class Calendar Rutland Regatta — Rutland Water — 28–29 March 2026 WPNSA Regatta — Weymouth &
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Mar 141 min read


A1R Foiling Tour Announces 2026 US Switch Class Schedule
The A1R Foiling Tour has confirmed its 2026 event schedule, featuring multiple events for the Switch Class across key sailing venues in the United States. The tour will visit California, Hawaii, Oregon and Florida, providing a national racing circuit for American Switch sailors while linking the US fleet to the wider international class calendar. 2026 US Switch Class Events A1R Racing Tour 1 — Long Beach, California — 20–22 March 2026 A1R Racing Tour 2 — Hawaii — 29–31 Ma
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Mar 141 min read


Ronstan and Vaikobi Renew Support for the International Switch Class in 2026
The International Switch Class has announced that global sailing brands Ronstan and Vaikobi will continue their support of the class in 2026, renewing partnerships that began during the 2025 season and reinforcing their commitment to one of the fastest-growing foiling sailing classes in the world. Both companies were active sponsors throughout the 2025 racing calendar, supporting major regattas including the Switch Global Championship and national championship events. Their
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Mar 142 min read


Dickinson and Schultheis Edge Out Narrow Victories as the Switch Class Captivates Foiling Week 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Malcesine, Italy | 29 June 2025 The Switch Class brought the fireworks to Foiling Week 2025 — and it came down to...
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Jun 27, 20252 min read


Ronstan Joins International Switch Class as Technical Partner Ahead of Foiling Week 2025
Malcesine, Italy – 17 June 2025 – The International Switch Class is proud to announce Ronstan as its newest Official Technical...
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Jun 17, 20252 min read


Guidance on New Bow Stickers
New bow stickers have been released and are being implemented across the fleet. The change reduces the size of the original "Switch"...
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May 22, 20251 min read
Date Changes!
The following event dates have changed / been confirmed: "Fast Women" Training Camp, Malcesine: 26 to 30 May. Switch Global Championship,...
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Mar 17, 20251 min read
Boat 100 Built
As of December 2024 boat number 100 was had been built and shipped. What a milestone!
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Feb 20, 20251 min read
Switch Fun Events
We're not just here for the serious international regattas. We're also trying to foster good vibes and a fun culture. You know, like the...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
Simon's Drive to Sardinia
In November 2024, the UK's Simon Hiscocks drove a van-load of Switch's from Portland to Cagliari – 4190 km, for the Class' first open...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
UK Switch Circuit Announced
29–30 March 2025, Rutland Switch Regatta 26–27 April 2025, Magenta Switch Clinic WPNSA 03–04 May 2025, Queen Mary Switch Regatta 04 May...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
Italian National Circuit Announced
Italian Switch Pre Season Regatta, 07–09 March 2025, Villasimus, Italy Italian Switch Grand Prix 1, 23–25 May 2025,Campione sul Garda,...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
Pensacola Demo & US Distributor Appointed
Melges has been appointed as the US distributor for Switch boats. Melges will have a boat available for demonstration at Foiling Week in...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
First "Fast Women" Training Camp held in Thailand
The Royal Veruna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand hosted the first of the Switch Class' "Fast Women" training camps. This inaugural...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
Switch Stand at the RYA Dinghy Show
The must-see sailing and watersports event of the year will return to Farnborough International on 22-23 February 2025. Simon Hiscocks...
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Feb 19, 20251 min read
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