FOILING WEEK 2026, ENTRIES OPEN ON APRIL 21st FOR THE 13th EDITION IN MALCESINE FROM JUNE 27th TO JULY 5th – TWO DAYS OF DISCUSSION FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THIS YEAR’S SPORT CONGRESS
Foiling Week 2026 will take place from June 27th to July 5th on the Veneto side of Lake Garda and, as tradition dictates, will be hosted by Fraglia Vela Malcesine. The event confirms its role as the leading platform for technical exchange and a key meeting point for the international foiling community.
From Wednesday, April 22nd at 14:00 CEST, entries for the classes Moth, WASZP, Switch One Design, ETF26, Birdyfish and IODA will open on the Club’s website at: https://www.fragliavela.org/regata/foiling-week-2026/. Nikki class entries will follow.
The racing programme will be structured in two main phases. From June 27th to 30th, WASZP, Switch One Design, Birdyfish and IODA will be on the water. From July 2nd to 5th, Moth, ETF26, Birdyfish, IODA and Nikki will compete.
Alongside the boat racing schedule, a dedicated programme for foiling boards will run in parallel. From June 27th to 30th, pump foil, e-foil and downwind activities will be based in the event village in central Malcesine, currently under development in the Paina area in collaboration with the Municipality, with the explicit aim of fostering direct interaction between the public, athletes and partners. The Wingfoil Race will take place from July 2nd to 5th, based at Fraglia Vela Malcesine, completing the on-water programme across the various foiling disciplines.
On July 1st and 2nd, the second edition of the Foiling Sport Congress, organised by The Foiling Organization, will be held. It represents a key moment of discussion for the global professional community. Athletes, federations, classes, event organisers and industry stakeholders will gather to discuss the development of foiling as a sport. Entries are available here: https://form.jotform.com/260985135738367
We Are Foiling Head of Performance Giulia Conti, supported by specialised coaches, will lead two training clinics dedicated to the WASZP and Switch One Design classes (June 24th to 26th) and to the Moth class (June 29th to July 1st), designed for a limited number of participants to ensure quality and intensity on the water.
The public trial programme, always one of Foiling Week’s defining features, will be further expanded. The 2026 edition will offer a wide range of experiences designed to engage a diverse audience, from enthusiasts to newcomers. Among the new features of the 13th edition, Harken’s presence further strengthens Foiling Week’s role as a leading platform for innovation in high-performance sailing. A global leader in the production and sale of deck hardware, hydraulic systems, and winches for sailing boats, Harken is active at the highest levels of international sailing, from the America’s Cup to ocean racing, as well as Olympic Classes and Maxi circuits. This year, the company has signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Foiling Week, one of the main international platforms dedicated to foiling. Emanuele Cecchini, Commercial Director EMEA & APAC at Harken Inc., stated: “Foiling is radically redefining the technical demands of sailing, setting increasingly higher standards in terms of loads, speed, and control. In this context, Foiling Week represents a key opportunity for dialogue among designers, teams, and companies. For Harken, participation is therefore a concrete opportunity to showcase ever more advanced solutions and to strengthen its role not only as a market leader, but also as a point of reference in innovation. We are proud to take part in Foiling Week and believe that this collaboration can represent an opportunity for exchange and growth.” Programme updates and detailed information are available in real time at: www.foilingweek.com In 2021, Foiling Week was included among the Special Events of World Sailing, the sport’s international governing body, a status comparable to what the four Grand Slam tournaments represent in tennis. Foiling Week is made possible thanks to the support of: COMUNE DI MALCESINE | AMAALA YACHT CLUB | HARKEN | PERSICO MARINE | GOTTIFREDI MAFFIOLI | VAKAROS | SLAM | PINDAR | FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE | WORLD SAILING
The sporting program will be divided into two main phases. From June 27th to 30th, WASZP, Switch One Design, Birdyfish, and IODA will be in the water. From July 2nd to 5th, it will be the turn of Moth, ETF26, Birdyfish, IODA, and Nikki.
Alongside the boat program, the foiling program will be developed. From June 27th to 30th, pump-foil, e-foil, and downwind races will be based in the village in the center of Malcesine, currently being defined in collaboration with the Municipality in the Paina area, with the explicit aim of encouraging direct contact between the public, athletes, and partners. The Wingfoil Race will take place from July 2nd to 5th, based at the Fraglia Vela Malcesine, completing the on-water program dedicated to the various foiling disciplines.
The second edition of the Foiling Sport Congress, organized by The Foiling Organization, will be held on July 1st and 2nd, a key moment of discussion for the global professional community. Athletes, federations, classes, event organizers, and industry stakeholders will meet to discuss the development of foiling sports. The registration form is available here: https://form.jotform.com/260985135738367
We Are Foiling’s Head of Performance Giulia Conti, with the support of specialized coaches, will conduct two training clinics dedicated to the WASZP and Switch One Design classes (from June 24th to 26th) and Moth (from June 29th to July 1st), intended for a limited number of participants to guarantee quality and intensity of the work in the water.
The program of public trials, always a distinctive feature of Foiling Week, will be further expanded. The 2026 edition will offer a wide range of experiences, designed to engage a diverse audience, from enthusiasts to newcomers.
Among the new features of the 13th edition, Harken’s presence further strengthens Foiling Week’s role as a leading platform for innovation in high-performance sailing. A world leader in the production and sale of deck equipment, hydraulic systems, and winches for sailboats, Harken is present at the highest levels of international sailing, from the America’s Cup to ocean racing, to the Olympic Classes and Maxi circuits. This year, the company signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with Foiling Week, one of the leading international events dedicated to foiling.
Emanuele Cecchini, Commercial Director EMEA & APAC, Harken Inc., said: “Foiling is radically redefining the technical demands of sailing, setting ever higher standards in terms of loads, speed, and control. In this scenario, Foiling Week represents a key moment for designers, teams, and companies to engage in dialogue. For Harken, participating is therefore a concrete opportunity to present increasingly advanced solutions and strengthen its role not only as a market leader but also as a benchmark for innovation. We are proud to take part in Foiling Week and believe this collaboration can represent an opportunity for discussion and growth.”
Schedule, updates and detailed information are available in real time at: www.foilingweek.com
In 2021, Foiling Week became one of the Special Events of World Sailing, the world sailing federation, something very similar to what the four “Grand Slam” tournaments represent for tennis.
Foiling Week owes its realization to the support of: MUNICIPALITY OF MALCESINE | AMAALA YACHT CLUB | HARKEN | PERSICO MARINE | GOTTIFREDI MAFFIOLI | VAKAROS | SLAM | PINDAR | FRAGLIA VELA MALCESINE | WORLD SAILING
