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<\/a><\/p>\nThe lighter conditions produced some of the closest racing of the week. An 8\u201312 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.<\/p>\n
The final day of racing brought an action-packed finale as the world\u2019s best iQFOiL and Formula Kite athletes battled through demanding conditions. While the forecast promised stronger winds, lighter-than-expected breeze kept sailors on their toes, rewarding patience, precision, and smart tactical decisions. Even in the softer conditions, the racing delivered thrilling finishes, dramatic lead changes, and high-pressure elimination rounds that provided a spectacular conclusion to four days of world-class competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis regatta marks an important milestone\u2014just two years until the LA28 Olympic Games return sailing to Long Beach. It also represents the 65th running of the Olympic Classes Regatta, a legacy built by generations of dedicated volunteers. Our race officers, judges, and race management teams are certified officials, accomplished sailors, and competitors themselves who understand exactly what these athletes need as they prepare for Olympic qualification.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we can\u2019t control the wind or weather, our goal is to maximize every opportunity the conditions provide, delivering racing that challenges sailors across the full range of scenarios they can expect to face in 2028. That\u2019s what makes Long Beach such an invaluable training ground on the road to LA28\u201d, said Mike Van Dyke, Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta.<\/p>\n
Final Podium Results<\/p>\n
iQFOiL Men
1. Kun Bi (China)
2. Grae Morris (Australia)
3. Andy Brown (Great Britain)<\/p>\n
iQFOiL Women
1. Emma Wilson (Great Britain)
2. Aimee Bright (Australia)
3. Marta Maggetti (Italy)<\/p>\n
Formula Kite Men
1. Maximilian Maeder (Singapore)
2. Riccardo Pianosi (Italy)
3. Qibin Huang (China)<\/p>\n
Formula Kite Women
1. Lauriane Nolot (France)
2. Jessie Kampman (Netherlands)
3. Elena Lengwiler (Switzerland)<\/p>\n
The event was organized by the Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta in partnership with Long Beach Yacht Club (LBYC), Alamitos Bay Yacht Club (ABYC), Balboa Yacht Club (BYC), and California Yacht Club (CYC).<\/p>\n
On the water for the USA: <\/p>\n
Men\u2019s Kite
Matt Faus
Lief Given
Adam Keaton
Trevor Nelson
Noah Runciman<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Kite
Daniela Moroz, US Sailing Team (OLY Paris 2024)<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s iQFOiL
Noah Lyons (OLY Paris 2024)
Makani Andrews
Xavier Ferlet
Garrett January
Miles Sousana<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s iQFOiL
Dominique Stater (OLY Paris 2024)
Bryn Miller
Brianna Orams<\/p>\n
Canadians taking part in both Long Beach OCR events:<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s iQFoil
* Valentino Blewett (Whistler, B.C.)
Arie Moffat (Kingston, ON)<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s iQFoil
Rebecca Heller (Ottawa, ON)<\/p>\n
Men\u2019s Formula Kite
Nathan Pearce (North Vancouver, B.C.)<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Formula Kite
Emily Bugeja (Vancouver, B.C.)
Marie-\u00c8ve Mayrand (Calgary, AB, and from Quebec City, QC)
Claire Ramsey (Kelowna, B.C.)
Martyna Dakowicz (Oakville, ON)<\/p>\n
49erFX
Georgia Phillips (Toronto, ON) and Anika Lange Sorensen (Vancouver, B.C.)<\/p>\n
ILCA 6
* Annie Balasubramanian (Toronto, ON)
* Victoria Coady (Coquitlam, B.C.)
* Clara Gravely (Toronto, ON)
* Lilly Rainham (Halifax, N.S.)
Alice Wan (Vancouver, B.C.)
Maya Wolf (Port Moody, B.C.)<\/p>\n
ILCA 7
* Ryan Anderson (Halifax, N.S.)
* Liam Bruce (Oakville, ON)
Al Clark (North Vancouver, B.C.)
Weston Fremont (Calgary, AB)
Duncan Pearce (Vancouver, B.C.)<\/p>\n
470
Rory Walsh (Vancouver, B.C.) and Tara Golonka (Victoria, B.C.)<\/p>\n
*Canadian Sailing Team members<\/p>\n
More than 300 sailors will be racing at the Long Beach and San Pedro Olympic Classes Regattas.<\/p>\n
Event details<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Results<\/a><\/p>\n 2026 Sailing Grand Slam * Location and dates:
March 27-April 4: Trofeo Princesa Sof\u00eda Mallorca \u2013 Mallorca, Spain
April 18-25: Semaine Olympique Fran\u00e7aise \u2013 Hy\u00e8res, France
May 30-June 7: Dutch Water Week \u2013 Almere, Netherlands
June 20-24: Kieler Woche \u2013 Kiel, Germany
Jule 13-August 8: Pre-Olympic Event \u2013 Los Angeles and Long Beach, USA*<\/p>\n
July 13-16, iQFOiL, Formula Kite \u2013 Long Beach
July 20-25, ILCA 6, ILCA 7, 470 \u2013 Los Angeles
August 3-8, 49er, 4erFX, Nacra 17 \u2013 Los Angeles<\/p>\n