Five riders made X-15 history in Ibiza on Sunday, becoming the class’s first world champions as late-afternoon racing brought the inaugural championship to a close. Poland’s Kamil Manowiecki and Germany’s Jette Koep claimed the senior men’s and women’s titles. They were joined by Holland Vierling of the USA in the Under-19 men, China’s Yana Li…
Olympic gold medallist Siren Sundby (NOR) and Olympian Monika Mikkola (FIN) joined experienced riders Kamil Manowiecki (POL), Romain Ghio (FRA) and Henry Myers (AUS) for an athlete Q&A at the first X-15 World Championship in Ibiza today, sharing lessons on improving performance and sustaining a fulfilling career in sport. Hosted by the X-15 Class Association,…
Wingfoiling is one of sailing’s fastest-growing disciplines. Powered by a handheld wing and lifted above the water by a hydrofoil, riders combine balance, athleticism and an understanding of the wind to experience flight. That appeal has attracted Olympic sailors, experienced windsurfers and a new generation discovering wingfoiling. This week in Ibiza, those different journeys have…
Dear X-15 Class Members, Sailing Federations, and Competitors, Notice is hereby given that the 2026 Annual General Assembly (AGM) of the International X-15 Class Association will take place online via Google Meet on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 14:00 Bangkok time / 8:00am CET time. Whether you represent a National Class Association (NCA), a national…
Ibiza to Crown the First Official X-15 World Champions Ibiza, Spain, — The next chapter of wingfoil racing begins in Ibiza. From 4–8 November 2026, Port Nàutic Ibiza, hosted by Club Mare Nostrum, will welcome riders from around the world for the inaugural X-15 World Championships—where the first official X-15 World Champions will be crowned.…
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,…
70 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 70 riders already registered and entries still open. Built around a one-design racing format, the X-15 Class ensures all competitors race on identical equipment, removing technical advantages and placing…
Structured training camps and racing events across the U.S. create a pathway toward the 2026 X-15 World Championships March 2026 | We are proud to announce the X-15 one-design wingfoil class as the primary platform for America One Racing’s (A1R) development team. Through structured training camps, expert coaching, and clear pathways toward international competition, A1R…
Langkawi, Malaysia, February 2026— Picture this, Sailors from 7 nations aged 13- 65, competing in 4 to 20 knots, showcasing the universal appeal of World Sailing’s new One Design Wingfoil Class. The X-15 class’s high speed, tactical racing and groundbreaking light wind performance turned heads with 11 races and loads of smiles. French rider, Romain…
With World Sailing Class Status, the X-15 Class will crown five World Champions at its first World Championships in 2026. Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, November 2025— World Sailing, the global governing body for the sport of sailing, on Nov 8th officially recognized the X15 as the first-ever One Design World Sailing Wingfoil Class, marking a historic…