November 2026 News

ONE WEEK TO GO: THE 2026 STAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY SCHOONMAKER READY TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE IN MIAMI

World Champions, Olympic medalists and the next generation of Star sailors prepare for six days of world-class competition at Coral Reef Yacht Club, November 8–14

Miami, Florida (November 2nd, 2026) – In one week, the first warning signal will sound on Biscayne Bay as the 2026 Star World Championship Presented by Schoonmaker gets underway in Miami. An impressive fleet of 97 teams representing 17 nations is preparing to compete. The countdown is entering its final days for one of the most anticipated events of the season.

Hosted by Coral Reef Yacht Club, the championship will bring together some of sailing's most accomplished competitors, from Olympic gold medalists and America's Cup veterans to multiple Star World Champions and ambitious young talents for six days of racing, from November 9 to 14. Founded in 1911 and part of the Olympic sailing program from 1932 to 2012, the Star remains one of the oldest and most competitive international one-design classes still actively racing. More than a century after its creation, its ability to attract nearly 100 boats to a World Championship is a remarkable testament to the Class's enduring appeal and extraordinary competitive spirit.