Long Beach, CA – 14 July, 2026 – Long Beach showcased exceptional racing conditions as more than 100 top Olympic windsurfers and kiteboarders competed in the 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta (LBOCR). This regatta serves as the concluding stop of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam, attracting an elite field eager to gain experience on the future LA28 Olympic racecourse.
“Today’s racing highlighted Southern California’s best, with steady afternoon sea breezes providing a challenging test of athletes’ resilience, tactical decision-making, and boat-handling skills,” said Fred Hagedorn, USA Director of the Sailing Grand Slam.
The sight of high-speed Formula Kites soaring alongside the iQFOiL windsurfers off Belmont Shore and the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier offered spectators a glimpse of the excitement expected during the LA28 Olympic Games, reaffirming Long Beach’s status as a premier Olympic sailing venue.
As the regatta progresses, competition intensifies across all four Olympic fleets.
Current Leaders After Two Days of Racing
Formula Kite Men
1. Toni Vodisek (Slovenia)
2. Maximilian Maeder (Singapore)
3. Riccardo Pianosi (Italy)
4. Qibin Huang (China)
5. Gian Stragiotti (Switzerland)
Formula Kite Women
1. Jessie Kampman (Netherlands)
2. Elena Lengwiler (Switzerland)
3. Lauriane Nolot (France)
4. Wan Li (China)
5. Daniela Moroz (USA)
iQFOiL Men
1. Grae Morris (Australia)
2. Johan Søe (Denmark)
3. Nicolas Goyard (France)
4. Luuc van Opzeeland (Netherlands)
5. Rory Meehan (Australia)
iQFOiL Women
1. Emma Wilson (Great Britain)
2. Aimee Bright (New Zealand)
3. Tamar Steinberg (Israel)
4. Wenqi Li (China)
5. Sharon Kantor (Israel)
These are the top five athletes in each class. Complete results for all four Olympic classes are updated daily at LongBeachOCR.org.
As the regatta moves into its final two days, the battle for podium positions heats up. From Wednesday, the top three athletes in each of the four Olympic classes will wear distinctive gold, silver, and bronze leader pinnies, highlighting their current standings as they race towards the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta titles.
Racing resumes Wednesday with the first warning signal set for 2:00 p.m. Spectators can watch the event free of charge from the beaches along Belmont Shore and the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, where they can enjoy an up-close view of the Olympic-class racing.
Event Highlights
• Dates: July 13–16, 2026
• Racing: Begins daily at 2:00 p.m. (Monday–Thursday)
• Spectators: Free viewing from Belmont Shore beaches and Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier
• Results: Updated daily throughout the regatta on the official event website
• Disciplines: Formula Kite and iQFOiL
• Athletes: More than 100 international competitors
• Venue: Official LA28 Olympic sailing venue
About the Event
The Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta is organised by the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Organising Committee in partnership with Long Beach Yacht Club and Alamitos Bay Yacht Club. The event highlights Long Beach as one of the world’s premier sailing destinations while preparing athletes, race officials, volunteers, and the community for the LA28 Olympic Games.
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