LATEST NEWS FROM SINGAPORE
XCELLENT OUTSMARTS SCHEVENINGEN TIDE FOR THE DUTCH TITLE
The Dutch SB20 fleet rejoined the renowned North Sea Regatta this year to run its Nationals on the tricky waters of the North Sea. Scheveningen is famous for its demanding playground, where the SB20 fleet battled for the 2023 World Championships, a venue well-known for the powerful tide, which can completely rewrite a race within…Continue reading→
LUCA DEVOTI BACK IN ACTION AT THE 2ND SB20 ITALIAN LEAGUE EVENT 2026
The Gulf of Gaeta hosted the 1st Fra Diavolo Sailing Gin SB20 Trophy from May 22–24, 2026, marking the second stage of the SB20 Italian League this year. Organised by Yacht Club Gaeta EVS on behalf of the FIV, in collaboration with Circolo Nautico Caposele and Base Nautica Flavio Gioia, the event featured 8 highly…Continue reading→
CHAMPIONS RETURN TO HYÈRES – 2026 SB20 WORLDS REGISTRATIONS IS NOW OPEN
Title image: Team SportsboatWorld in Hyères at the 2013 SB20 Worlds © Kathie Ashworth Registration is officially open for the 2026 SB20 World Championship, paving the way for a “Battle of the Titans” this October in Hyères. Known for its demanding breeze and legendary open-water racecourse, this iconic sailing venue is preparing for a spectacular…Continue reading→
LYNX ON TOP IN HYÈRES: MASTERING THE WORLDS RACECOURSE
The Hyères Regatta 2026, hosted by the International Yacht Club de Hyères (IYCH) from 8–10 May, provided a spectacular and multifaceted preview of what awaits the global fleet this October. With 14 boats on the start line, the event served as a high-stakes training ground, pushing both local veterans and international visitors to their limits…Continue reading→
EXPORT ROO WINS 2026 STORM BAY APPAREL AUS NATIONALS
The River Derwent delivered its trademark “tricky” conditions for the 2026 Storm Bay Apparel SB20 Australian Championship, providing a spectacular backdrop for a 14-strong fleet that mixed world-class veterans with a surging generation of youth and female talent. Over three racing days the fleet dealt with a classic “mixed bag” conditions: Day One: Sailors enjoyed…Continue reading→
BACK ON COURSE: SB20 ITALY OPENS THE SEASON IN ANZIO
The first event of the 2026 SB20 Italian League concluded in Anzio, marking a milestone for the Class that had remained inactive in Italy for several years. The relaunch of the circuit – structured across four events this season – shows the commitment to rebuild and strengthen the SB20 presence within the Italian sailing landscape….
SB20 CLASS AND DEVOTI SAILING ANNOUNCE A STRATEGIC PLAN UNTIL 2030
The SB20 Class and Devoti Sailing have agreed a long-term strategic plan through to 2030, confirming future World Championship venues and setting out a shared ambition to strengthen the existing fleets, explore new markets and establish the SB20 as the world’s leading one-design sportsboat class. With demand for SB20’s continuing to rise across multiple regions,…Continue reading→
2025 IN REVIEW: A YEAR OF GLOBAL MOMENTUM
The 2025 season has been a defining year for the SB20 Class, marked by fleet growth, expanding international event participation and welcoming new champions to the world stage. From the epic SB20 World Championships in Singapore that set the tone for the year, through the events across Europe to the first Italian SB20 regatta in…Continue reading→
SB20 ITALIAN NATIONALS 2025 – A NEW ERA BEGINS
The SB20 Class made a triumphant return to the Italian sailing scene as the long-awaited SB20 Italian Nationals 2025 concluded in Nettuno on 28–30 November 2025. After nearly a decade of absence the rebirth of the Class became a reality!Continue reading→
WICKED WEEKEND IN DUBAI: KIDZINK WINS THE MIDDLE EAST CHAMPIONSHIP
The final gun fell on a memorable three-day regatta as 25 boats lined up at Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) for the Wicked SB20 Middle East & UAE Championship 2025 – an event made possible once again by the support of its title sponsor. What followed was three days of fiercely competitive one-design racing, where…Continue reading→
