THE INTERNATIONAL
CLASS ASSOCIATION
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
To make it easier for you to identify the types of events we hold, here is a colour coded key:
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🟣 "Fast Women" Events
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🟢 Demo Exhibition
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🟠 Open National Events
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🔵 Foiling Festivals
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🔴 Invitational
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⚫️ Fun
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🟡 World and Continental
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⚪️ Masters
For a full list of National events click here.
2026 Switch Training Camps
Switch "Fast Women" Training Camp 2026 🟣
TBA
2026 Switch International Regattas
Foiling Week, Italy ⚫️
Malcesine sul Garda, Italy
28 June to 5 July 2026
2026 Switch Global Championships ⚫️
22 October to 1 November 2026
Genoa, Italy
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Class Documents
Class Rules, Constitution, Race Management Policies. All that good stuff. You'll probably want to find that at some point. Here it is.
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Racing Calendar
Not much point having a racing boat if you have nowhere to race it. Come to think of it, not much point having a racing class if there's not races to do. Good thing we have you covered. The 2025 racing calendar is here.
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Membership
So you wanna be part of the club? Makes sense. It's a cool club. Lucky for you we are in the business of accepting members. You don't even have to have a boat!
WANT TO RACE?
BECOME A MEMBER
13 SWITCH THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW
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100% carbon/epoxy composite construction
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Hull (6-frame structure), beams, foils (prepreg UHMC/IM carbon), and mast
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Built for durability, not short-term performance
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Resists fatigue and long-term cyclic loading
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No structural performance degradation over time
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Designed for repeated high-load use
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Maintains performance over lifecycle, reducing need for replacement parts
The result?A boat that stays fast, competitive, and reliable over many years
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Strict One-Design | Extreme Consistency
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602 CNC-cut parts per boat → zero structural variability
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714 quality control checkpoints throughout production
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3D scanning of foils ensures identical shapes and performance
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Strict class rules
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Only approved modifications allowed
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No development arms race
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Transparent measurement system
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Builder records + on-site verification tools
The result? Pure, skill-based racing with no equipment advantage
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Investment Value & Cost Control
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Long-term value model (not lowest upfront cost)
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Overbuilt construction → longer lifespan
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High resale value due to durability and consistency
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Reduced ownership cost over time
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Fewer replacement parts required
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Minimal performance drop-off
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Versatile platform
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One boat across youth → senior → masters categories
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Charter model reduces campaign costs
The result? Lower total cost of ownership and stronger long-term value
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Transport and Logistics
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Highly compact and modular design
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20 boats fit into a single 20ft container
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Transport flexibility:
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1–3 boats on a car roof
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3–6 on a trailer
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5–8 in large vans
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Air travel ready
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3-piece mast, foils, and components fit in airline sports luggage
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Quick setup times
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~15 minutes (dinghy park to ready)
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~35 minutes (from car roof)
The result: Significantly reduced logistics cost and complexity
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Charter Program
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Charter boats available at major events
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Worlds, Europeans, and international regattas
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Locations include Europe, USA, UK, Thailand, Australia, Hawaii
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Flexible charter options
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Full boat or hull/platform only
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Special rates for Switch owners
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Travel-light competition model
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Sailors bring rigs/foils, charter hulls locally
The result: Easier, cheaper, and more accessible international competition
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Inclusive Pathway
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Multiple rig configurations:
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6.5 (youth / lighter sailors)
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7.5 (women / mid-weight)
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8.5 (men / heavier sailors)
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9.5 (light wind regions: 4–8 knots)
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Single platform across all categories
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Divisions include:
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U19
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U23
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Women
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Lightweight
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Masters & Grandmasters
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Proven participation:
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Sailors aged 15 to 70+
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Strong uptake across all age groups
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The result: A true lifetime pathway in a high-performance class
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Performance & Sailing Experience
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Foils from ~5 knots of wind
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Speeds exceeding 20 knots
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Silent, stable foiling experience
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Suitable across:
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Light wind conditions
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High wind performance
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Variety of course types
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The result: High-performance sailing that is both exciting and accessible
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Racing & Event Versitility
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Supports a wide range of formats:
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Sprint racing
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GP / reaching starts
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Long-distance racing
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Knock-out formats
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Relay events
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Speed trials
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Suitable for:
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Traditional regattas
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Showcase events
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Media-driven formats
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The result: Flexible platform for modern, engaging competition
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Environmental Sustainability
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Built to last = reduced equipment turnover
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Reduced shipping requirements
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Compact design + charter fleets
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Efficient production processes
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Optimised material usage
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Waste reduction and recycling
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Factory sustainability initiatives
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Solar-powered production
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Minimal inland transport (port-based manufacturing)
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The result: Lower environmental impact across the lifecycle
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Global Growth & Momentum
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200+ boats worldwide
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20+ countries active
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50+ boat regattas already achieved
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Expanding:
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National class associations
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International calendar
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World Sailing engagement
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The result: A rapidly growing, globally relevant class
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Appeal & Marketability
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Strong visual impact (foiling, speed, spray, flight)
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Engaging for youth and new sailors
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Attractive for:
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o Sponsors
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o Media coverage
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o Event organisers
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Bridges:
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o Club sailing
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o High-performance pathways
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o Professional sailing ecosystem
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The result: A modern, marketable sailing product