{"id":401002,"date":"2026-07-16T17:41:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T17:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/401002\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T17:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T17:41:59","slug":"long-beach-olympic-classes-regatta-day-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/401002\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3
\n by Long Beach OCR 16 Jul 13:31 EST
\n July 12-16, 2026<\/p>\n


\n 2026 Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta Day 3 \u00a9 Bruce Crary<\/p>\n

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\nDay 3 of the 65th Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta brought the qualifying series to a dramatic close, with the world’s best Formula Kite and iQFOiL athletes securing their positions for Thursday’s medal rounds. \n<\/p>\n


\nWith one day of racing remaining, the top 10 competitors in each fleet have earned their place in the final series. Under the event’s elimination format, the top two qualifiers advance directly to the Finals, third and fourth move straight into the Semi-Finals, while sailors finishing fifth through tenth will battle through the Quarterfinals for the opportunity to continue their run toward the podium. \n<\/p>\n


\nToday’s lighter conditions produced some of the closest racing of the week. An 8-12 knot breeze, with gusts reaching 15 knots over flat water, rewarded smart tactical decisions and precise board handling. Tight mark roundings and frequent lead changes kept spectators engaged throughout an exciting afternoon of competition just offshore of Belmont Pier. \n<\/p>\n


\nWatching these athletes race on foiling boards continues to be one of the most impressive spectacles in modern sport. Reaching remarkable speeds while balancing on hydrofoils above the water, competitors combine elite athleticism, split-second decision making and exceptional precision as they navigate demanding racecourses. \n<\/p>\n


\nSpectators are invited to experience the excitement free of charge from the beaches and the Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, where the racecourse offers exceptional views of the world’s best Formula Kite and iQFOiL athletes competing just offshore. \n<\/p>\n


\nTop 10 after Qualifying: \n<\/p>\n


\niQFOiL Men \n<\/p>\n


\n1. Grae Morris (AUS)

\n2. Kun Bi (CHN)

\n3. Johan S\u00f8e (DEN)

\n4. Noah Lyons (USA)

\n5. Rory Meehan (AUS)

\n6. Tom Arnoux (FRA)

\n7. Nicolas Goyard (FRA)

\n8. Andy Brown (GBR)

\n9. Eli Liefting (NZL)

\n10. Pawel Tarnowski (POL) <\/p>\n


\niQFOiL Women \n<\/p>\n


\n1. Emma Wilson (GBR)

\n2. Aimee Bright (NZL)

\n3. Zheng Yan (CHN)

\n4. Tamar Steinberg (ISR)

\n5. Stella Bilger (NZL)

\n6. Veerle ten Have (NZL)

\n7. Marta Maggetti (ITA)

\n8. Sharon Kantor (ISR)

\n9. Wenqi Li (CHN)

\n10. Islay Watson (GBR) <\/p>\n


\nFormula Kite Men \n<\/p>\n


\n1. Maximilian Maeder (SGP)

\n2. Riccardo Pianosi (ITA)

\n3. Toni Vodi\u0161ek (SLO)

\n4. Benoit Gomez (FRA)

\n5. Gian Stragiotti (SUI)

\n6. Qibin Huang (CHN)

\n7. Noah Runciman (USA)

\n8. Kameron Maramenidis (GRE)

\n9. Valentin Bontus (AUT)

\n10. Vojtech Koska (CZE) <\/p>\n


\nFormula Kite Women \n<\/p>\n


\n1. Jessie Kampman (NED)

\n2. Elena Lengwiler (SUI)

\n3. Lauriane Nolot (FRA)

\n4. Wan Li (CHN)

\n5. Daniela Moroz (USA)

\n6. Breiana Whitehead (AUS)

\n7. Lily Young (GBR)

\n8. Chenxue Liu (CHN)

\n9. Si Wang (CHN)

\n10. Izabela Satrjan (POL) <\/p>\n


\nThursday’s Championship Schedule \n<\/p>\n


\n12:55 p.m. – Formula Kite Men & Women Consolation Series
\nFollowed by – iQFOiL Men & Women Consolation Series
\n1:55 p.m. – Formula Kite Men Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals & Finals
\n1:55 p.m. – Formula Kite Women Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals & Finals
\nFollowing Kite Finals – iQFOiL Men Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals & Finals
\nFollowing Kite Finals – iQFOiL Women Quarterfinals, Semi-Finals & Finals <\/p>\n


\nThe Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta serves as the final event of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam season for the Formula Kite and iQFOiL classes, with Thursday’s medal races crowning the final champions of the series. The competition also provides athletes with invaluable experience on the future Olympic waters of LA28.
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