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ASIAN QUALIFIERS

Group 1

20 - 22 Dec 2025

Chonburi

THAILAND

Participants

PHI PHI
MYA MYA
KOR KOR
VIE VIE

Points

7
6
3
3
Live

ASIAN QUALIFIERS

Group 2

20 - 22 Dec 2025

Chonburi

THAILAND

Participants

OMA OMA
KAZ KAZ
UAE UAE

Points

6
3
3
Upcoming

EUROPE QUALIFIERS

Group 1

26 Jun 2026

Grandson

SWITZERLAND

Participants

EU1 EU1
EU2 EU2
EU3 EU3

Points

-
-
-
Upcoming

EUROPE QUALIFIERS

Group 2

26 Jun 2026

Grandson

SWITZERLAND

Participants

EU4 EU4
EU5 EU5
EU6 EU6
EU7 EU7

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

EUROPE QUALIFIERS

Group 3

26 Jun 2026

Grandson

SWITZERLAND

Participants

EU8 EU8
EU9 EU9
EU10 EU10

Points

-
-
-
Upcoming

EUROPE QUALIFIERS

Group 4

26 Jun 2026

Grandson

SWITZERLAND

Participants

EU11 EU11
EU12 EU12
EU13 EU13
EU14 EU14

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

AFRICAN & OCEANIAN QUALIFIERS

Group 1

26 Jun 2026

Grandson

SWITZERLAND

Participants

AFR1 AFR1
AFR2 AFR2
AFR3 AFR3
OCE1 OCE1

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

PAN-AMERICAN QUALIFIERS

Group 1

12 - 15 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

PAN1 PAN1
PAN2 PAN2
PAN3 PAN3

Points

-
-
-
Upcoming

PAN-AMERICAN QUALIFIERS

Group 2

12 - 15 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

PAN4 PAN4
PAN5 PAN5
PAN6 PAN6

Points

-
-
-
Upcoming

PAN-AMERICAN QUALIFIERS

Group 3

12 - 15 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

PAN7 PAN7
PAN8 PAN8
PAN9 PAN9

Points

-
-
-
Upcoming

1/32 FINALS

Group 1

19 - 22 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK25 RANK25
DRAW1 DRAW1
DRAW2 DRAW2
DRAW3 DRAW3

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/32 FINALS

Group 2

19 - 22 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK28 RANK28
RANK29 RANK29
DRAW4 DRAW4
DRAW5 DRAW5

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/32 FINALS

Group 3

19 - 22 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

DRAW6 DRAW6
DRAW7 DRAW7
RANK30 RANK30
RANK27 RANK27

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/32 FINALS

Group 4

19 - 22 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

DRAW8 DRAW8
DRAW9 DRAW9
DRAW10 DRAW10
RANK26 RANK26

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/16 FINALS

Group 1

26 - 29 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK17 RANK17
RANK24 RANK24
R1C1 R1C1
R1B2 R1B2

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/16 FINALS

Group 2

26 - 29 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK20 RANK20
RANK21 RANK21
R1A1 R1A1
R1C2 R1C2

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/16 FINALS

Group 3

26 - 29 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

R1D2 R1D2
R1B1 R1B1
RANK22 RANK22
RANK19 RANK19

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/16 FINALS

Group 4

26 - 29 Nov 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

R1A2 R1A2
R1D1 R1D1
RANK23 RANK23
RANK18 RANK18

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/8 FINALS

Group 1

02 - 05 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK9 RANK9
RANK16 RANK16
R2B1 R2B1
R2A2 R2A2

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/8 FINALS

Group 2

02 - 05 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK12 RANK12
RANK13 RANK13
R2D1 R2D1
R2B2 R2B2

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/8 FINALS

Group 3

02 - 05 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

R2C2 R2C2
R2A1 R2A1
RANK14 RANK14
RANK11 RANK11

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/8 FINALS

Group 4

02 - 05 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

R2D2 R2D2
R2C1 R2C1
RANK15 RANK15
RANK10 RANK10

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/4 FINALS

Group 1

07 - 10 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK1 RANK1
RANK8 RANK8
EFA1 EFA1
EFD2 EFD2

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/4 FINALS

Group 2

07 - 10 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

RANK4 RANK4
RANK5 RANK5
EFC1 EFC1
EFA2 EFA2

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/4 FINALS

Group 3

07 - 10 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

EFB2 EFB2
EFD1 EFD1
RANK6 RANK6
RANK3 RANK3

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

1/4 FINALS

Group 4

07 - 10 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

EFC2 EFC2
EFB1 EFB1
RANK7 RANK7
RANK2 RANK2

Points

-
-
-
-
Replay

1/2 FINALS

Group 1

12 Dec 2025

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

QFA1 QFA1
QFC1 QFC1
QFB2 QFB2
QFD2 QFD2

Points

-
-
-
-
Replay

1/2 FINALS

Group 2

12 Dec 2025

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

QFC2 QFC2
QFA2 QFA2
QFD1 QFD1
QFB1 QFB1

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

PETIT FINAL

Group 1

13 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

SFA3 SFA3
SFA4 SFA4
SFB3 SFB3
SFB4 SFB4

Points

-
-
-
-
Upcoming

FINAL

Group 1

13 Dec 2026

Rio de Janeiro

BRAZIL

Participants

SFA1 SFA1
SFA2 SFA2
SFB1 SFB1
SFB2 SFB2

Points

-
-
-
-

NEW SCENARIO FOR COMPETITIVE SAILING

Just as ATP revolutionized Tennis in 1973, SSL introduced a new era for the Inshore Sailing Circuit in 2022. SSL’s nations circuit, complementing the 20,000 races of the World Sailing inshore circuit annually, aims to honor the top sailing nations.

The SSL strategy has been to develop a global circuit culminating in the “SSL Gold Cup,” modelled after the Football World Cup, which bestows the official title of World Champion of Nations, recognized by World Sailing.

The SSL Gold Cup, occurring every four years between Olympic Games, aims to be the pinnacle of sailing, showcasing heroes to a global audience. Like Football’s World Cup, it represents the zenith for the 15 million athletes engaged in inshore sailing, while the Olympics remain the ultimate in the sport.

Qualification involves Continental Trials, hosted either within existing championships or as standalone events.

66 NATIONS

SCHEDULE

News

Buckle Up For Big Drama

Chon Buri, 20 December – Spinnaker drama, man over board, blood, broaches and close calls set the tone as the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifier opened in Pattaya. From rocket starts to penalty turns and full stops, the rivalry between the nations for qualification is well underway. The SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifier got underway today, bringing sailing’s nation-against-nation format to life in Pattaya. Like the Football World Cup… but in sailing, teams raced under their national flags with the spotlight firmly on the athletes. Conditions were classic for the season, with northwesterly building winds and sea state, sunshine, and temperatures above 31 degrees. Across both groups, Day 1 tested boat handling, communication, and teamwork from the first start. Spinnakers Decide Early Battles Group A opened with fast-paced racing in classic Pattaya conditions, as 8 knots of northwesterly breeze and high temperatures tested boat handling and teamwork. All teams sailed with Jib 2s in the dominant seasonal wind. Race 1 saw Vietnam and Myanmar deliver strong starts, while the Philippines quickly showed superior upwind speed to lead at the first windward mark. The race was marked by widespread spinnaker problems and a mid-race course extension, adding pressure across the fleet. The Philippines stayed composed to take the win. South Korea recovered well with clean manoeuvres to secure second, followed by Myanmar and Vietnam. “We did not have the best start in Race 1, but we felt strong upwind straight away. Our advantage was height. I could point higher than the other boats, but also switch to speed when needed. That gave us options and allowed us to control the race upwind, which made the difference.” commented Ridgely Balladares, Captain of SSL Team Philippines. Race 2 brought rocket starts from Vietnam and Myanmar, with Myanmar controlling the fleet early. “Everyone committed fully from the line. The whole crew hiked hard, and our tactician gave clear guidance on trim and positioning. That teamwork helped us launch well from the start.” commented Nhung Tran (Vicky), trimmer for SSL Team Vietnam, on the team’s strong starts on the day. “Going into the next races, we will focus on our starting positions and crew coordination. Everyone will keep hiking hard, and we will work to make our spinnaker hoists faster and cleaner. Our goal is to get the kite up quickly and stay in contention at the front.” she added. Tight port-starboard battles followed between Myanmar and the Philippines, with frequent lead changes and split course choices downwind. Myanmar defended the lead to win the race and The Philippines finished second. South Korea crossed third on the water but was later disqualified after a crew overboard incident near the finish, as the team did not return to recover the sailor and was penalised by the jury for breaching safety and racing rules. Heavy Air, High Pressure Group B delivered dramatic racing across two challenging races, with increasing breeze, rising seas, and constant pressure on sail handling. In Race 1, Oman took control early and built a commanding lead on the upwind legs. Spinnaker problems shaped the race behind them, with UAE slowed downwind and Kazakhstan struggling to keep the kite flying. Oman sailed cleanly and conservatively to secure the win, while UAE recovered late to finish second ahead of Kazakhstan. “We have trained a lot, and that preparation helps us stay calm on board, even in tricky conditions. Our focus today was to keep things simple, use common sense, and execute each manoeuvre cleanly.” Nasser al Mashari, Captain of SSL Team Oman commented. “Good communication across the whole crew was key. Everyone knew their role, and we focused on choosing the right moments to push and the right moments to stay conservative. That balance helped us avoid major mistakes.” Race 2 opened in stronger wind, forcing a switch to heavy-air sails and raising the intensity. UAE launched aggressively off the line, but early errors upwind stalled their momentum. “Our focus was to start in clear wind and put pressure on the fleet early, which allowed us to execute an aggressive start. We aimed to stay close to Oman and control our positioning, but a small incident set us back before we regrouped and fought back into contention,” said Ahmed Al Tagher, mid-bow for SSL Team UAE. “Today was a strong learning day. In lighter conditions, we had a spinnaker hoist issue when the sail fell into the water. Clear communication between the mid-bow and the pit will be critical going forward. I also picked up a minor injury while stepping in as a spare grinder, but I am fine and ready to continue.” Oman stayed composed through tight upwind battles and difficult downwind manoeuvres across the fleet. As spinnaker issues continued to disrupt UAE and Kazakhstan, Oman kept mistakes to a minimum and crossed the line first to complete a perfect scoreline. UAE finished second, with Kazakhstan third after a tough day on the water. The Battle Has Just Begun Day 1 delivered close calls, emotional roller-coasters, and early signals of who can handle pressure when it counts. “We are happy with what we achieved on the water today. There were still some small mistakes, and we will work to fix those. Going into tomorrow, the goal is to keep improving and stay at the front of the fleet.” al Mashari, Captain of SSL Team Oman said, closing today’s racing. Ridgely Balladares, Captain of SSL Team Philippines shares the team’s mindset for the next days. “Leading the group does not change our mindset. We are not done yet. We are still racing and still competing. The atmosphere on board remains focused and hungry, and we want to stay at the front of the fleet.” said. With more racing ahead and conditions set to keep challenging the fleets, the SSL Gold Cup Asian Qualifier is only getting started. Buckle up. This battle has just begun.…

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