2026 IFCA Foiling European Championship 2026

Event: IFCA Foiling European Championship 2026

Date:July 15th to 19th 2026

Disciplines: Foiling & Fin Slalom

Prize Money: 40,000 Euro (distributed according to IFCA Championship Rules). Minimum 25,000 Euro for Foiling.

Venue: North Sea, Ording Beach, St. Peter-Ording (Germany)

The IFCA Foiling European Championship in St. Peter-Ording offers the unique chance to fight for the official IFCA Foiling European Championship title, to win a share of the total 40,000 Euros prize money pool and a share of the 9,000 ranking points, which will count towards the overall ranking, but it is important to note that this is NOT an official PWA event. In addition to the official championship discipline “Foil Slalom' the event also features “Fin Slalom” with a maximum of 15,000 Euros of the prize money pot. Riders may decide if they want to compete in one discipline or the other, or both, and have double the chance for winning some prize money.

St. Peter-Ording is a unique venue. The event takes place in the middle of the “Wattenmeer“ National Park. A huge village is set up directly on the giant Ording beach. This is one of Germany’s biggest beaches and you may drive on the sand with a car. If there is good weather thousands of visitors are expected at the beach and will provide an impressive audience. The event offers not only high-performance sport on the North Sea but also an attractive supporting program on land with stands of sponsors and partners in the village and various activities for the spectators. A huge food corner will offer various stands with street food and event catering.

The venue offers a diverse range of racing conditions. Competitors may experience everything from flat-water racing in light easterly offshore winds to challenging North Sea swell and stronger onshore conditions generated by passing weather systems. Thanks to the relatively shallow water and extensive sandbanks, the shore break is generally more forgiving than at other North Sea venues, allowing both Foil and Fin Slalom competitions to be conducted safely across a wide range of conditions.

The riders can expect a rider lounge in the event village with water, fruits and snacks where the can relax in between the races. An equipment area is provided which is guarded during the night from 21:00 to 09:00. Even trailers may be parked in this area directly at the beach. St. Peter-Ording offers a huge variety of accommodation from top hotels over various apartments and holiday house to camping sites. But most riders will take advantage of the free rider camp where all athletes may park their cars an sleep in their vehicles or tents. Toilets, showers and electricity are also provided free of charge for all athletes.

- Results, Elimination Ladders and Live Event Information: https://www.ifcaclass.com/events/2026-events/2026-ifca-slalom-foil-europeans/
- Official organizer event website: https://www.windsurfcup.de/events/st-peter-ording
- The latest photos can be found HERE.