The Princess Sofia Trophy joins the new Sailing Grand Slam race circuit

The world of Olympic sailing takes a significant step forward with the launch of the Sailing Grand Slam (SGS), an international series that will unite the most iconic events of the sport and the regatta that will take place at the venue of Los Angeles 2028. The circuit will contribute to the fulfillment of the commitments made by World Sailing in its Olympic Vision document.

This ambitious project, developed in close collaboration with World Sailing, will create a global platform to promote the world's best sailors in preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

World Sailing (the International Sailing Federation) supports the creation of the Sailing Grand Slam as a first step towards the revival of the World Cup Series, included among the commitments outlined in the international body's Olympic Vision.

The Sailing Grand Slam will include the following events:

• SAR Princess Sofia Trophy - Mallorca, Spain
• Semaine Olympique Française - Hyères, France
• Dutch Water Week - Almere, Netherlands
• Kieler Woche - Kiel, Germany
• Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta - Long Beach, United States.

The five regattas share the ambitions detailed in World Sailing's Olympic Vision document, which outlines the International Federation's plans to strengthen sailing's contribution to the Olympic Movement.

Together, the regattas are working on implementing a series of tools in the current Olympic cycle:

• A centralized website for information and updates.
• A standardized platform for event registration and documentation, including a common Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions.
• A comprehensive communication strategy to elevate the global profile of Olympic sailing.
• Sustainability objectives that promote responsible practices at all events.
• Other areas of improvement, including equipment supply or testing of new formats, always aligned with the Olympic format.

Through this collaboration, the series commits to establishing a training program for race officials, working more closely with World Sailing and the Olympic Classes to introduce the best technological solutions for sailors and the future of regatta management, and providing a platform for World Sailing and the Olympic Classes to test new formats and new equipment.

The common Notice of Race, with detailed registration requirements and event details, will be available in early December 2024.

Together with the Olympic Classes and World Sailing, the Sailing Grand Slam aims to offer an unprecedented competitive experience that enhances the visibility, integrity, and accessibility of Olympic sailing worldwide.