65 Rider Registered For Portimao 2026 X-15 Wingfoil Series as One-Design Format Drives Accessible Racing The Portimão 2026 X-15 Wingfoil Series is gaining rapid momentum, with 65 riders already registered and entries still open. Built around a one-design racing format, the X-15 ensures all competitors race on identical equipment, removing technical advantages and placing the…
With focus on development program for young riders, female athletes and emerging nations, the X-15 Class will inspire everyone to travel the world and bring home World Sailing medals to their local clubs and countries.
The most popular classes in sailing and windsurfing are “one design”, as it’s more fun and fair to race on the same equipment.
The basic X-15 Class package is one Board, one Foil and one Wing.
Each age group has a max wing size and a smaller option for stormy days.
The X-15 Class features cutting-edge designs in durable hi-tech materials like the airframe in Ultra-PE fibres, Ultra-X low stretch canopy and high modules C600 carbon in the mast for Senior, U19 and U17.
The all-round front foil is an easy to use 880 cm2. For light, medium weight riders and stronger winds, the 560cm2 is recommended.
The Class offers a 1200cm2 front wing for entry level, making it possible to race and train in 5 – 6 knots.
The narrow 82 litre board gets going in light winds, is easy to control and floats most riders.
The average CO2 emission per equipment set is 0.5 ton CO2. We calculate the carbon footprint for athlete’s travels to major events and draw down double the equipment and travel emission with Starboard’s VERRA certified mangrove programs. For each board produced, Starboard collects 6 kg of beach ocean plastic, the weight of the board, introducing extended responsibility and purpose to sports.
May the best rider win.
Ava Hider, X-15 Class Manager
Svein Rasmussen, Starboard
The X-15 Class race schedule is growing fast.
Malaysia’s Langkawi 2026 International regatta was the trial for the 2027 SEA Games, the X-15 Class delivered 11 races with participants from 7 countries.
The X-15 Class now joins America One Racing for their 2026 Foiling Tour in Los Angeles March 20th.
Next up is the Portimao X-15 Class Series scheduled for 25th May in Portugal, followed by Kaneohe Oahu in Hawaii on 29th May.
Over the next weeks the Class will continue announce a series of exciting events across Europe and Asia so be sure to check back here for more updates on those.
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