How to Follow the 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon

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How to Follow the 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon

by The 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 Media Team 8 May 16:19 BST 12-17 May 2026

2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championship in Quiberon © 49er and Nacra 17 Sailing

The 2026 49er, 49erFX & Nacra 17 World Championship is taking place in Quiberon, France, from May 12–17, and we are excited to share all the ways you can follow the event.

This championship will bring together the world’s best skiff and foiling catamaran sailors as they compete for world titles in one of sailing’s most exciting events of the year.

Watch Live

The championship livestream will be on the 49er YouTube channel and will be embedded on the Sail-World.com and YachtsandYachting.com homepages.

Day 4 – May 15
Day 5 – May 16
Day 6 Finals – May 17

The final medal races on May 17 will also be broadcast by France TV with French commentary.

Tracking

A live race tracker will be available every day of the championship, allowing fans and media to:

Follow races live
Relive key tactical moments and strategies
Stay engaged during non-livestreamed racing days

Find out more...

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