June 20, 2026 | Kiel-Schilksee, Germany
The countdown is over. Today, the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 fleets hit the water at Kiel Week 2026 — one of the most iconic regattas on the planet and another unmissable chapter of the Sailing Grand Slam 
Welcome to the Baltic
Kiel Week is no ordinary regatta. Held each June on the shores of the Baltic Sea at the Olympic Center Kiel-Schilksee, it’s a fixture that draws the world’s fastest Olympic sailing classes together in one stunning venue. For the 49er, 49erFX, and Nacra 17 fleets, racing runs June 20–24, with the top ten boats in each class advancing to a two-race Final on Wednesday.
Today’s first guns fired at 13:00 local time for the 49erFX (Women’s skiff) and Nacra 17 (Mixed multihull), with the 49er (Men’s skiff) following at 15:30. Three races are scheduled for each fleet on opening day. The forecast seems a little light so we expect some delays and racing postponements.
Part of the Sailing Grand Slam
Kiel Week sits firmly on the Sailing Grand Slam calendar — the season-defining series of world-class events where the Olympic classes go head-to-head outside of the Games. Results here carry weight, reputations are built (and tested), and the racing never disappoints.
The Format
The FormatThe competition runs through a preliminary series and an elimination series before the top 10 overall qualifiers compete in a two-race Final on Wednesday. With three races per day and tight time limits — around 25–30 minutes target time for the skiffs and Nacra 17 — every point matters from the first gun.
Watch Live Today
Watch Live TodayKiel Week TV is broadcasting LIVE today — and the 49erFX is on the schedule right now! Here’s the full live broadcast lineup for the week:
| Date | Class |
|---|---|
 Sat, June 20 (TODAY) | 49erFX |
| Sun, June 21 | 49er |
| Mon, June 22 | ILCA 6 |
| Tue, June 24 | ILCA 7 |
| Wed, June 25 | Medal Races |
Daily highlights in English go live from 7pm every evening.
Watch here: kielerwoche.tv/media
All content is rights-free and available for download without registration — just send a broadcast notice to mgroeschner@jacarandasportconsulting.de after use.
How to Follow the Action
How to Follow the ActionResults & event updates: Head to the dedicated event page on the 49er class website for live results, news, and race-by-race updates throughout the week: 
49er.org/events/2026-kiel-week
On social media, follow the classes directly for behind-the-scenes content, race highlights, and real-time updates:
- 49er & 49erFX: @49erclass on Instagram
- Nacra 17: @nacra17class on Instagram
- Kiel Week Sailing: @kielerwochesailing on Instagram
The event also runs a Kieler Woche WhatsApp Channel 
sharing real-time updates — flagpole signals, schedule changes, protest time limits, and ceremony info — as well as a Kieler Woche WebChannel chatbot where you can ask about current status, weather, and the daily schedule.
Photos & Media Content
Photos & Media ContentThe official Kiel Week Sailing Media Portal has you covered for photos, videos, and press material throughout the regatta. Everything you need to illustrate the racing is in one place: media.sailing.kieler-woche.de
The Full Event Website
The Full Event WebsiteFor official notices, results, schedule updates, and everything Kiel Week: sailing.kieler-woche.de
