A championship on the Dorset coast
The 2026 Musto iQFOiL World Championship concluded at Weymouth and Portland after six days of racing. RYA reports 186 competitors representing 41 nations at the Olympic windsurfing event.
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Changing conditions on the water
Racing included Upwind Sprint, Sprint Slalom and Course Racing formats. Competitors experienced light variable breezes as well as stronger westerly winds and choppy water.
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The titles decided
Tamar Steinberg of Israel won the women’s world title, while Luuc van Opzeeland of the Netherlands took the men’s title. RYA reports that both athletes completed European and world championship doubles in 2026.
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British participation
Islay Watson finished ninth overall after qualifying for the women’s Medal Series in sixth place. The published results document the event’s sporting outcome rather than a future competition prediction.
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