The competition will be held August 7-9
Kingston, August 5, 2026 – The Formula Kite class will be showcased in Kingston, August 7-9, during the Sail Canada 2026 Formula Kite Senior Championships.
Sail Canada 2026 Formula Kite Senior Championships will be hosted by CORK/Sail Kingston as part of the Olympic Classes regatta.
Qualifier for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships
Sail Canada 2026 Formula Kite Senior Championships is also the qualifier for Canadian sailors for the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships to be held December 11-19 in Vilamoura, Portugal. The best ranked male and female athletes following this event, above the age of 12 years and under 19 years on December 31, 2026, will qualify to be nominated to represent Canada at the 2026 Youth Sailing World Championships.
Competitions are scheduled to start at 11am during the three days.
Kiteboards will be launched from and returned to Elevator Bay or Breakwater Park depending on the wind direction.
Sail Canada 2026 Formula Kite Senior Championships event is part of a series of eight Sail Canada National and Regional Championships to be held this summer. These competitions provide an opportunity for sailors to train and compete with high-level sailors in their region, in addition to serving as talent identification opportunities for regional and provincial sailing teams, as development and mentoring opportunities for coaches, as well as training and development opportunities for officials and volunteers.
Helly Hansen is the proud prize sponsor for the 2026 Sail Canada Championships.
Sail Canada Championships are funded – in part- by the Government of Canada.
About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.
