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101 BOATS KICK OFF THE 2025 STAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN SPLIT
Swiss team leads after a tactical opening race in light conditions
Split, Croatia – September 8, 2025 – The 2025 Star World Championship officially got underway today in Split, Croatia, with 101 boats from 20 nations lining up on the starting line for Race 1 of the six-day championship. The stunning setting of the Split Channel, combined with a light but steady breeze, delivered a classic Star racing day in true European style.
SAILING LEGENDS SET COURSE FOR SPLIT: THE 2025 STAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS TO THE ADRIATIC SEA
Where tradition meets elite competition in the heart of Croatia’s sailing capital
Split, Croatia – September 4, 2025. The historic city of Split is preparing to welcome the sailing world for one of its most iconic and prestigious events: the 2025 International Star Class World Championship, organized by Sailing Club Mornar (JK Mornar) in cooperation with the International Star Class Yacht Racing Association. Set in the heart of Croatian sailing, this edition promises to blend tradition, excellence, and tight racing on the waters of the Split Channel.
ISCYRA Worlds Trophy booklet
A complete summary booklet of the Star Worlds perpetual trophies has been compiled by Phillip Infelise and will be inserted into each competitor's bags at the 2025 Star World Championship.
INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS TO UTILIZE VAKAROS RACESENSE
The International Star Class is taking a significant technological step forward in race management by implementing Vakaros RaceSense for the 2025 Star World Championship in Split, Croatia. This marks a pivotal advancement in accuracy, efficiency and fairness in race officiating for the venerable class.
ISCYRA TO UTILIZE VAKAROS RACESENSE
Exclusive Introductory Offers for ISCYRA members
Introduction
The 2025 World Championship will be conducted under the RaceSense system. Therefore, an Atlas 2 device and a RaceSense license are required equipment for all competitors in Split, as stipulated in NOR amendment 1. Assuming continued positive experience, it is the Class’s intention to continue using RaceSense in 2026. The class has purchased two sets of RaceSense management equipment which are available to any Continental and World Championship host, free of charge. The 2025 North American Championship, starting April 8th, will also be conducted using RaceSense and the license offers below are immediately available to all Star Class members.
To support the Star Class in this transition, the following offers are available exclusively to ISCYRA members.
Atlas 2
- An exclusive 20% discount to SEA, Nixdorf and U30 Star Class members for the purchase of an Atlas 2, available 4/1/2025 to 6/1/2025.
- An exclusive 10% discount to paid registrants of the 2025 Star World Championship for the purchase of an Atlas 2, available 4/1/2025 to 6/1/2025.
- Rental of Atlas 2 Units for Star Worlds 2025
Vakaros agrees to make available up to 50 rental Atlas 2 units equipped with a RaceSense license, and 50 deck brackets, for the Star World Championship, to be held in Split, Croatia, from September 1st to September 13th, 2025, at a discounted rate of $250 per unit. Exceptionally, the Star Class will subsize rentals with a $100 contribution.
RaceSense License
For owners of Atlas 2, a valid RaceSense license is required to participate in RaceSense managed regattas.
a. Exclusive to the Star Class, Vakaros is offering paid ISCYRA members a, one time, 50% discount on the Annual RaceSense Pass purchases from April 1st to June 1st, 2025. During this promotional window, eligible Star Class members can purchase their Annual RaceSense Pass for $75.00 USD for the year.
b. Competitors who choose not to purchase an Annual Pass have the option to purchase a RaceSense Monthly Pass for $50.00 USD, as needed.
To access these discounts, please fill out the following form: VAKAROS Discount Form Request
Webinars
Additionally, Vakaros will conduct two (2) webinars, exclusive to ISCYRA members planned for Tuesday Apr 22 - 1800 CET (EU central) and 1800 CDT (US central).
Please contact support@vakaros.com to take advantage of these limited time offers.
Vakaros website:
https://vakaros.com/
2025 Star World Championship Website:
https://worlds.starchampionships.org/
JOHN KOSTECKI AND AUSTIN SPERRY ARE THE 2024 STAR WORLD CHAMPIONS
A hard-fought battle on the water among the top six teams, the Americans finished third in the last race, overall one point ahead of Will Stout with Danny Cayard and Leandro and Lucas Altolaguirre