The world’s top young windsurfers have arrived on Spain’s Costa Brava for the 2026 iQFOiL Youth & Junior World Championships at Club de Vela La Ballena Alegre.
From 3 to 10 July, a total of 399 athletes representing 36 nations will compete across eight days of racing to crown the new Under 19 and Under 17 World Champions.
Throughout the week, competitors will contest an Opening Series that may feature Course Racing, Sprint Racing and Marathon disciplines, with the exact format selected according to the weather conditions and forecasts.
Only the top 10 athletes in each category will advance to the Medal Series on the final day of competition, Friday 10 July. The Medal Series will once again feature the now-established elimination format of Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and Grand Finals.
The top-ranked athletes from the Opening Series will carry a significant advantage into the final stages, but with the winner determined on the water, the battle for the world titles remains open until the very last race.
Hosted by the Club Nautico La Ballena Alegre, Sant Pere Pescador, Costa Brava, Spain