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  1. CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY BECKONS
  2. HIGH WINDS HALT MARSTRAND SHOWDOWN AS QUARTERFINALS HANG IN BALANCE
  3. SWEDISH TEAMS RULE MARSTRAND AS ENGSTRÖM AND CARLSSON INTO SEMIFINALS
  4. SPECTACULAR OPENING DAY AT GKSS MATCH CUP SWEDEN AND NORDEA WOMEN’S TROPHY
  5. ERIC MONNIN WINS 15TH LEDRO INTERNATIONAL MATCH RACE

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CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY BECKONS

MARSTRAND, Sweden (3 July 2026) – The island of Marstrand is set for a thrilling Championship Saturday at the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy final, with hometown star Oscar Engström/ Team Liros and American match racing ace Chris Poole/ Riptide Racing advancing to the Open Match Cup final. Sweden’s Martina Carlsson/…
02 Jul
HIGH WINDS HALT MARSTRAND SHOWDOWN AS QUARTERFINALS HANG IN BALANCE

MARSTRAND, Sweden (July 2, 2026) — A strong weather front sweeping across Sweden’s west coast brought racing to an abrupt halt Thursday at the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy, leaving the quarterfinal battles poised as high winds forced officials to suspend competition. After three days of spectacular sailing in near-perfect midsummer…
01 Jul
SWEDISH TEAMS RULE MARSTRAND AS ENGSTRÖM AND CARLSSON INTO SEMIFINALS

Marstrand, Sweden (1 July, 2026) — Sweden’s home teams thrilled local fans today as Oscar Engström and Martina Carlsson surged to the top of the standings at the halfway point of the 2026 GKSS Match Cup Sweden and Nordea Women’s Trophy. Both skippers secured automatic places in the semifinals after dominating the round robin stage,…
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2026 SCHEDULE

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2026

Stage 1 – *Macao Match Cup, Macao, 25-29 March
Stage 2 – Ficker Cup, Long Beach, CA, USA, 24-26 April
Stage 3 – *Congressional Cup, Long Beach, CA, USA, 29 April – 3 May
Stage 4 – Porto Montenegro Match Race, 8-10 May
Stage 5 – GKSS Spring Cup, Långedrag, Sweden, 16-17 May
Stage 6 – NJK Open Spring Cup, Finland, 22-24 May
Stage 7 – OM International Ledro Match Race, Italy, 19-21 June
Stage 8 – *GKSS Match Cup Sweden, Marstrand, 29 June – 4 July
Stage 9 – Internationaux de France de Match Racing, Pornichet, 16-19 July
Stage 10 – Chicago Grand Slam, USA, 14-16 August
Stage 11 – Detroit Cup, USA, 20-23 August
Stage 12 – Oakcliff International, Oyster Bay NY, USA, 27-30 August
Stage 13 – Thompson Cup, Oyster Bay NY, USA, 1-4 September
Stage 14 – Dublin Match Cup, Ireland, 24-27 September
Stage 15 – Szczecin Match Race, Poland, 8-11 October
Stage 16 – *Bermuda Gold Cup, 13-18 October
Stage 17 –*WMRT FINAL, AMAALA, Saudi Arabia, 10-14 November
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The final day of the Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup with the semi-final stage and final to come. The regatta is recognized as the ‘granddaddy’ of modern world-class match racing: the premier and longest running event of its kind in North America. Founded by Long Beach Yacht Club in 1965, the Congressional Cup set the standard for top-level match racing worldwide, and pioneered the concept of on-the-water umpiring. Each year, the world’s top-ranked sailors return to Long Beach, Calif. to compete in this rousing five-day regatta, vying for the prestigious Congressional Cup trophy and the Crimson Blazer.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CUP 2026 - 3RD MAY
Day 4 of the Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup with the end of the Round Robin and the semi-final stage to come. The regatta is recognized as the ‘granddaddy’ of modern world-class match racing: the premier and longest running event of its kind in North America. Founded by Long Beach Yacht Club in 1965, the Congressional Cup set the standard for top-level match racing worldwide, and pioneered the concept of on-the-water umpiring. Each year, the world’s top-ranked sailors return to Long Beach, Calif. to compete in this rousing five-day regatta, vying for the prestigious Congressional Cup trophy and the Crimson Blazer.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CUP 2026 - 2ND MAY
The Long Beach Yacht Club Congressional Cup is recognized as the ‘granddaddy’ of modern world-class match racing: the premier and longest running event of its kind in North America. Founded by Long Beach Yacht Club in 1965, the Congressional Cup set the standard for top-level match racing worldwide, and pioneered the concept of on-the-water umpiring. Each year, the world’s top-ranked sailors return to Long Beach, Calif. to compete in this rousing five-day regatta, vying for the prestigious Congressional Cup trophy and the Crimson Blazer.
THE CONGRESSIONAL CUP 2026 - 1ST MAY
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.wmrt.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worldmatchracingtour TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worldmatchtour The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the world's longest running professional sailing series since 2000 featuring world-class championship events across the globe. The world tour is sanctioned by World Sailing with exclusive "Special Event" status. Follow all the action on www.wmrt.com © World Match Racing Tour
2025 WMRT FINAL SHENZHEN BAO'AN - HIGHLIGHTS SHOW
DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS - The Macao Match Cup 2026 The last day of the event and it all comes down to 2 teams in the final. And what a final, 5 matches, all down to the wire - enjoy! OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.wmrt.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worldmatchracingtour TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worldmatchtour The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the world's longest running professional sailing series since 2000 featuring world-class championship events across the globe. The world tour is sanctioned by World Sailing with exclusive "Special Event" status. Follow all the action on www.wmrt.com © World Match Racing Tour
DAY 5 HIGHLIGHTS - The Macao Match Cup 2026
LIVE - Macao Match Cup 2026 Day 5 - finals day! The final day of the season opener here in Macao - who will be the last two teams going for the title? OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.wmrt.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worldmatchracingtour TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worldmatchtour The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the world's longest running professional sailing series since 2000 featuring world-class championship events across the globe. The world tour is sanctioned by World Sailing with exclusive "Special Event" status. Follow all the action on www.wmrt.com © World Match Racing Tour
LIVE - Macao Match Cup 2026 Day 5
Macao Match Cup 2026 - DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS It's all on today as the knockout phase begins with 8 teams fighting for a place in the semi-finals and the action is fierce! OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.wmrt.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worldmatchracingtour TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worldmatchtour The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the world's longest running professional sailing series since 2000 featuring world-class championship events across the globe. The world tour is sanctioned by World Sailing with exclusive "Special Event" status. Follow all the action on www.wmrt.com © World Match Racing Tour
DAY 4 HIGHLIGHTS - Macao Match Cup 2026
Macao Match Cup 2026 Day 4 - Quarter Finals The competition moves into the quarter final stage with 8 teams left. It's a knockout format now with the first team to win three matches advancing through to the semi-finals ... OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.wmrt.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worldmatchracingtour TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worldmatchtour The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the world's longest running professional sailing series since 2000 featuring world-class championship events across the globe. The world tour is sanctioned by World Sailing with exclusive "Special Event" status. Follow all the action on www.wmrt.com © World Match Racing Tour
LIVE - Macao Match Cup 2026 Day 4
The Macao Match Cup 2026 - Day 3 highlights The round robin stage of the competition comes to a close and 4 teams are eliminated, while 8 advance to the quarter finals! OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.wmrt.com LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/worldmatchracingtour TWITTER: www.twitter.com/worldmatchtour The World Match Racing Tour (WMRT) is the world's longest running professional sailing series since 2000 featuring world-class championship events across the globe. The world tour is sanctioned by World Sailing with exclusive "Special Event" status. Follow all the action on www.wmrt.com © World Match Racing Tour
DAY 3 HIGHLIGHTS - Macao Match Cup 2026
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