The RYA is pleased to announce Musto as title partner of the Musto iQFOiL World Championships 2026, to be staged at Weymouth & Portland, UK from 7-12 September 2026. 

The event will see the world's best Olympic-class windsurfers (aka riders) descend on the Dorset coast for a week of high-speed, high-adrenaline racing on one of the sport's most iconic stages that was the home of sailing for the London 2012 Olympic Games.  

iQFOiL is the cutting-edge evolution of the Olympic windsurfing class using hydrofoil technology to lift the boards clear of the water, even in lighter wind conditions. The iQFOiL class sees athletes racing at speeds of up to 35kts (65kph). Olympic medallists, World Champions and rising stars will be going head-to-head against the dramatic backdrop of the Jurassic Coast. 

Musto has been an official partner of the RYA and the British Sailing Team for many years, kitting out these nation's top Olympic and Paralympic sailors and windsurfers on the world stage. The title partnership of the iQFOiL Worlds builds directly on that relationship, putting Musto at the heart of one of the most exciting disciplines in the sport.  

“We are thrilled to have long-term RYA partners, Musto, join the iQFOil World Championship for what will be a groundbreaking event for windsurfing in the UK,” said Niall McLeod, Musto iQFOil World Championship Event Director. 

“This is the first time since 2009 that the UK is hosting an Olympic windsurfing world championship, and the first-time a major iQFOil event is on UK waters, and to celebrate this moment with Musto is very special. 

“We’re expecting up to 250 windsurfers from more than 40 nations to head to Weymouth and Portland. It’s going to be a fantastic celebration of the sport with Weymouth Pavilion coming to life on 12 September with a dedicated free fan zone for the championship. We look forward to welcoming Musto, members and other partners for an event to remember.” 

The British Sailing Team has quickly established itself as a force in the class, building on a proud Olympic windsurfing legacy which has seen British athletes winning medals at each of the last six Games, including at the iQFOiL’s Olympic debut at Paris where Emma Wilson won her second bronze. Wilson and Andy Brown will be out to defend their respective 2025 World Championship titles on their home waters this year. 

Get close to the action 

On Saturday 12 September, the knockout Medal Series will provide a dramatic decider of the podium spots and the action will come alive ashore with a free Fan Zone in front of Weymouth Pavilion, right in the heart of the town. 

Expect big-screen racing, music, entertainment, sailing and windsurfing tasters, family-friendly activities and the chance to fill the British Sailing Team’s sails with support as they race for world titles on home waters. 

Save the date and sign up for updates on racing, athletes, schedules, and everything happening on and off the water and be part of one of the summer’s most exciting watersports celebrations.