And the World Champions of 2026 are…

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And the World Champions of 2026 are…

The following results are the official standings of the 2026 WISSA World Championships. They are based on the Notice of Race, the Sailing Instructions, and all documents published on the Official Notice Board during the event. These official results may differ from those presented at the awards ceremony on 21 […]

WISSA World Championships – Friday

Friday finally brought enough wind for racing. Conditions were still uneven in the morning on the STS course, but they gradually improved as the day went on. Sled and wing classes completed their qualification rounds, followed by five races for wings and three races for sleds. Kite classes ran course […]

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WISSA World Championships – Thursday

Thursday brought another windless day. The race committee attempted to run STS, but the wind was too unstable — shifting, uneven and never strong enough to complete any valid races. In the late afernoon, WISSA held its Annual General Meeting. The meeting minutes will be published on the website within […]

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World Championships 2026 – Mid-Week Update

Wednesday brought a full day of calm weather, and unfortunately no races could be completed. With the wind entirely absent, all classes remained on standby throughout the day. In the evening, participants had the option to join a relaxed social gathering at a local sports pub. — a welcome chance […]

World Championships 2026 – Early Week Update

Monday marked the official start of the WISSA World Championships with athlete registration and an impressive opening ceremony featuring a fire show. It was one of the most striking openings we’ve had in recent years and set a great tone for the week ahead. Tuesday brought the first day of […]

Invitation to the WISSA Annual General Meeting

Dear WISSA community,  Each country is invited to appoint ONE official delegate to participate in the WISSA Annual General Meeting during the 2026 World Ice and Snow Sailing Championships in Västerås. If translation is needed, a second person may attend, but only one delegate has the right to speak and […]

2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships

The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), in collaboration with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), is proud to announce the 2026 Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships, a thrilling celebration of wind-propelled sport on ice, hosted in the stunning lakeside city of Västerås, Sweden. This landmark event brings together […]

The 2026 WISSA World Championship: Ice, Wind & Glory Await

If your idea of a perfect February involves sub-zero temperatures, wind that bites harder than espresso, and the sound of blades screaming across a frozen lake at highway speeds — your winter plans just got sorted. Just as you were wondering how to fill those long, dark days, we’re here […]