With over 15 nations represented, the rapidly expanding X-15 fleet unites riders of all levels in one-design racing defined by skill, progression, and fair competition. Portimão, Portugal, May 2026— 115 riders are registered for the 2026 Portimão X-15 Wingfoil Series, taking place from May 24 to May 26, and hosted by Clube Naval de Portimão,…
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. 24 Events and Growing
Malaysia’s Langkawi 2026 International regatta kicked off the season with participants from 7 countries.
The X-15 Class and America One Racing teamed up with a series of 5 events in USA, including Los Angeles and Hawaii.
The Portimão X-15 Wingfoil Series saw 17 nations compete in Portugal for the first European event of the year.
The first X-15 World Championship will be held in Ibiza, Spain from 4-8 November 2026.
Over the next weeks more events will be announced in Europe, Asia and South America.
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