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2025 iQFOiL World Championships set to open in Aarhus, launching the new Olympic cycle

by iQFOiL Communications 3 Jul 14:28 BST 4-11 July 2025

The stage is set in Aarhus for a spectacular week of high-speed sailing as the iQFOiL World Championships 2025 kick off on 4 July, bringing together over 200 of the world's best windsurfers from more than 40 nations.

As the first World Championship of the new Olympic cycle, this event marks the beginning of the road to Los Angeles 2028 - and the pressure is already on.

All Paris 2024 Olympic medalists in iQFOiL are on the start line. Marta Maggetti (ITA 157), Sharon Kantor (ISR 390) and Emma Wilson (GBR 7) for the Women and Tom Reuveny (ISR 60), Grae Morris (AUS 81) and Luuc Van Opzeeland (NED 55) for the Men, ready to resume battle just one year after making history. Joining them is RS:X Olympic gold medalist Kiran Badloe (NED 9). With such star power on the water, the competition promises Olympic intensity and elite-level battles on the water from day one.

"This World Championship is a milestone for our class. It's the first major event of the new Olympic cycle and the level is incredibly high - with the full Paris podium, top talents from every continent, and new nations joining the game. The iQFOiL is growing fast, and events like this show just how exciting and global our sport has become. We can't wait to see what unfolds on the water this week in Aarhus", commented Gonzalo Costa Hoevel, iQFOiL International Class Manager.

"We're excited to welcome the world to Aarhus again. This will be a vibrant celebration of sailing - not just for experts, but for everyone", says Jon Koch Hansen, Director of Aarhus International Sailing Centre.

Free and open to all

Spectators can enjoy all the action live and for free, with a festival atmosphere along Aarhus Ø. Food trucks, family-friendly activities, and giant screens broadcasting the racing create an inclusive experience for fans of all ages. From 9 to 11 July, the finals will be streamed globally with English commentary offering a front-row seat to every tactical move, crash, and comeback. Before the livestream begins, the Class will also debut a new live storytelling format on social media, with daily behind-the-scenes content, on-the-water footage, and real-time race updates, especially on Instagram (@iqfoilclass).

"It's going to be something special racing at home in Aarhus," said Danish Olympian Johan Søe. "We're ready - and I hope to see a big crowd on the waterfront!".

Aarhus - the sailing capital

Aarhus has hosted world-class events such as the 2018 Sailing World Championships and The Ocean Race, earning its place as one of Europe's premier sailing venues. Its state-of-the-art facilities and passionate community make it the perfect home for the 2025 iQFOiL Worlds.

"Hosting the iQFOiL Worlds once again places Denmark - and Aarhus - at the heart of international sailing," says Lars Lundov, CEO of Sport Event Denmark. "Together with strong partners, we aim to inspire, unite, and celebrate the energy of Olympic sport".

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