The International Switch Class wishes to advise sailors, partners, and stakeholders of an important update regarding the 2026 Global Championship and the Switch Global Youth Championships. Following the previous announcement confirming Genoa and the originally published dates, the class has now agreed to relocate the Global Championship to Circolo Vela Torbole, Lake Garda, scheduled for 8–11 October 2026. Alongside it, the 2026 Switch Global Youth Championships will be held a

The International Switch Class is pleased to announce that the 2026 Global Championship will take place at in 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 momentum of the class. Last year’

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

The Switch foiling dinghy has taken off around the world, and the sailors are increasingly looking to take part in exciting events, whichever country they are happening in. Shipping a boat can be costly and also uses up valuable sailing time while the boat is in transit, but the International Switch Class has the answer: the Event Charter Programme. The Switch itself is as portable as high-performance dinghies come, with a complete boat, it’s trolley and extras fitting into

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

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

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 &

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

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 c

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Malcesine, Italy | 29 June 2025 The Switch Class brought the fireworks to Foiling Week 2025 — and it came down to the wire. After four days of sun, speed, and suspense on Lake Garda, the newest class on the foiling scene delivered a debut to remember, with razor-tight battles and world-class competition across a truly international fleet. Finley Dickinson (GBR) was crowned overall champion by a single point, sealing victory only in the final race of the

Malcesine, Italy – 17 June 2025 – The International Switch Class is proud to announce Ronstan as its newest Official Technical...

New bow stickers have been released and are being implemented across the fleet. The change reduces the size of the original "Switch"...

The following event dates have changed / been confirmed: "Fast Women" Training Camp, Malcesine: 26 to 30 May. Switch Global Championship,...

As of December 2024 boat number 100 was had been built and shipped. What a milestone!

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...

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...

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...

Italian Switch Pre Season Regatta, 07–09 March 2025, Villasimus, Italy Italian Switch Grand Prix 1, 23–25 May 2025,Campione sul Garda,...

Melges has been appointed as the US distributor for Switch boats. Melges will have a boat available for demonstration at Foiling Week in...

The Royal Veruna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand hosted the first of the Switch Class' "Fast Women" training camps. This inaugural...