FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1 October 2026
The Wind We Have All Been Waiting for and 56 Races conducted, creating a World Record for a major Sailing event which includes Olympic classes and the Qualifiers
What a day it was , with perfect weather conditions and a record 56 races conducted during the day , an absolutely fantastic achievement and a proud moment for Asia!!!
The first start was moved to 10:00 am and a north – northwesterly breeze of 15 knots filled in from the morning, with clear skies creating ideal racing conditions.
All scheduled races were completed!
Highlights
- Men’s and Women’s Skiff classes (49er and 49erFX) concluded today with four races. China claimed gold in the men’s fleet, while Japan won gold in the women’s fleet. The medal ceremony will take place tomorrow together with five other classes.
- Men’s and Women’s Dinghy classes completed their qualification series today, with the top 10 boats advancing to tomorrow’s finals.
Racing Overview
All scheduled races started on time, and the classes that headed out in the afternoon were completed without major delays. A west-northwesterly breeze of around 12 knots, with occasional whitecaps, brought a welcome change after the lighter conditions earlier in the regatta and produced several shifts in the standings. The four windsurfing events each completed five races in a single day. With the breeze in place, race management was able to run all 14 classes smoothly.
Class by class
Girls’ Dinghy (ILCA4)
After six races, the top two are equal points. It was quite hard work to have 4 faces a day, even though each race is shorter.
Top three after 6 races
- THA– NET (14). TOTAL (21)
- KOR – NET (14), TOTAL (18)
- HKG – NET (1813), TOTAL (25)
Boys’ Dinghy (ILCA4)
Four races in breeze above 12 knots made for highly competitive racing. As in the girls’ fleet, the top three are separated by just four points.
Top three after 7 races
- KOR– NET (14). TOTAL (20)
- SGP – NET (16), TOTAL (22)
- JPN – NET (18), TOTAL (26)
Men’s Dinghy (ILCA7)
An Olympic veteran from Korea moved into the lead in a highly competitive fleet. Tomorrow, the top sailors advance to the finals, where another tough battle is expected. The finals will use the LA Olympic format: two final races, no discard, and a compressed points system.
Top three after 9 races
- KOR– NET (24). TOTAL (43)
- MAS – NET (30), TOTAL (39)
- HKG– NET (31), TOTAL (38)
Women’s Dinghy (ILCA6)
The women’s fleet remains extremely tight. Under the new LA28 format, the top 10 are closely packed, and any of them still has a chance to finish on the podium.
Top three after 9 races
- THA– NET (21). TOTAL (27)
- IND– NET (28), TOTAL (33)
- HKG– NET (29), TOTAL (39)
Women’s Windsurfing (IQFOIL)
Racing began after 13:00, and China remained unbeaten across all five races.
Top three after 5 races
- CHN– NET (4). TOTAL (5)
- HKG – NET (8), TOTAL (11)
- THA – NET (14), TOTAL (20)
Men’s Windsurfing (IQFOIL)
The men’s class had one race yesterday and added five more today. China extended its lead, while Korea and Japan stayed close behind.
Top three after 6 races
- CHN– NET (6). TOTAL (11)
- KOR – NET (11), TOTAL (16)
- JPN – NET (15), TOTAL (21)
Boys’ Windsurfing (IQFOIL)
Five morning races were sailed from 10:00. A good foiling breeze of 12 knots from the west-northwest, together with clear skies, provided a welcome change from the rain.
Top three after 5 races
- HKG– NET (6). TOTAL (11)
- SGP – NET (9), TOTAL (13)
- JPN – NET (12), TOTAL (18)
Girls’ Windsurfing (IQFOIL)
Five consecutive races were sailed in this new Asian Games event, helping promote a pathway for youth girls toward Olympic-class competition.
Top three after 5 races
- HKG– NET (5). TOTAL (8)
- JPN – NET (8), TOTAL (12)
- THA – NET (10), TOTAL (14)
Men’s Skiff (49ER)
The final day’s stronger breeze reshuffled the fleet, with China moving into the lead to claim the gold medal. Hong Kong, China, also moved up onto the podium. The medal ceremony will take place tomorrow together with five other classes.
Top three after 9 races
- CHN– NET (16). TOTAL (21)
- IND – NET (23), TOTAL (29)
- HKG – NET (23), TOTAL (28)
Women’s Skiff (49ERFX)
Gamagori is the Japanese pair’s home port, making it a special day as volunteers and local supporters celebrated their gold medal. The medal ceremony will take place tomorrow together with five other classes.
Top three after 9 races
- JPN– NET (11). TOTAL (14)
- HKG– NET (15), TOTAL (18)
- IND – NET (24), TOTAL (28)
Boys’ Skiff (29ER)
Hong Kong, China, delivered another strong performance across today’s four races, further extending its overall lead.
Top three after 8 races
- HKG– NET (7). TOTAL (8)
- MAS – NET (22), TOTAL (28)
- OMA – NET (23), TOTAL (29)
Girls’ Skiff (29ER)
In the stronger breeze, Hong Kong, China, sailed well and won all four races to move into the lead.
Top three after 8 races
- HKG– NET (10). TOTAL (13)
- JPN – NET (12), TOTAL (16)
- MAS – NET (18), TOTAL (22)
Mixed Dinghy (470)
In 12–14 knots of breeze, China and Korea showed consistency and closed the gap to Japan, which remains in the lead.
Top three after 8 races
- JPN– NET (12). TOTAL (15)
- KOR – NET (16), TOTAL (21)
- THA – NET (21), TOTAL (28)
Youth Mixed Dinghy (420)
Japan delivered a strong performance in the 12-knot breeze to extend its lead, with four races remaining.
Top three after 8 races
- JPN– NET (8). TOTAL (11)
- THA – NET (17), TOTAL (23)
- KOR – NET (24), TOTAL (31)
Results and information
Full results are available here: [LINK]
Live tracking is available here: [LINK]
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