International 5.5 Metre Class Association

10/09/2026

Weather delays start to 5.5 Metre Multi Nations at Malcesine

After all the planning, anticipation and excitement, it turned out no racing was possible on the first day of the inaugural 5.5 Metre Multi Nations, at Malcesine, on Lake Garda, Italy. The new concept has brought together 21 boats from seven nations ranging in age from four years to 74 years .

More here 👉 https://5.5class.org/55news/2026-news/571-weather-delays-start-to-5-5-metre-multi-nations-at-malcesine

📷 Robert Deaves

Association Française des 5.5 JI Associazione Italiana 5.5 SI

09/09/2026

The weather may have turned inclement and cold but the welcome from Fragla Vela Malcesine was tropical as 21 5.5 Metres from seven nations arrived in Malcesine for the inaugural 5.5 Metre Multi Nations. Most boats have launched and are ready, while on Wednesday evening the club hosted the opening ceremony with a sumptuous buffet.

Full gallery: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fivepointfivemetre/albums/72177720335527210/

Event site: https://fragliavela.sailti.com/en/default/races/race-toa/?text=multi-nations-championship-5-5m-s-i-en

09/09/2026

The day before the rain came. Getting ready for the first 5.5 Metre Multi Nations in Malcesine. Racing starts Thursday.

03/09/2026

Midland Bay, Ontario, Canada was once again alive with brightly coloured spinnakers as the final North American 5.5M Regatta for 2026 was sailed from August 24-28.

👉 https://5.5class.org/55news/2026-news/569-first-place-came-down-to-last-day-of-racing-in-north-american-5-5-regatta

30/08/2026

Day 3 of the 2026 5.5 Metre German Open on Chiemsee

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Press Release: https://5.5class.org/55news/2026-news/568-new-moon-iii-wins-5-5-metre-german-open-on-chiemsee

Full results here: https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/db6752a6-a741-4333-8dde-95f89c5bc10f #!/

Day 3 gallery here (free editorial and personal use): https://www.flickr.com/photos/fivepointfivemetre/albums/72177720335348995

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29/08/2026

New Moon III (BAH 25, Jürg RYFFEL, Christoph BURGER, Peter VLASOV) has won the 2026 5.5 Metre German Open on Chiemsee after winning both final races on Saturday in a vert unstable and shifty breeze. Ali Baba (GER 125, Wolf-Eberhard RICHTER, Beata KALKOWSKI, Jörg GRÜNEWALD) ended up second with Criollo (GER 30, Andreas CHRISTIANSEN, Felix CHRISTIANSEN, James CHRISTIANSEN) third.

Results: https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/db6752a6-a741-4333-8dde-95f89c5bc10f #!/

Day 3 gallery from here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fivepointfivemetre/albums/72177720335348995

28/08/2026

Storms stop racing on second day of the 5.5 Metre German Open

Report: https://5.5class.org/55news/2026-news/567-storms-stop-racing-on-second-day-of-the-5-5-metre-german-open

28/08/2026

Farewell to a friend of the 5.5 Metre Class

Dear 5.5 Metre sailors and friends,

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of H.M. King Harald V of Norway today, 28 August 2026, at the age of 89.

For our class, this loss is very personal. King Harald was a passionate and accomplished sailor — and a true friend of the international 5.5 Metre community.

As Crown Prince, he represented Norway in the 5.5 Metre at the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games. He also won the Scandinavian Gold Cup aboard Fram IV in 1968.

Many of our sailors will remember meeting him at 5.5 Metre events. His passion for our sport and his warm connection with fellow sailors were always clear. Until his death, he was Honorary President of the International 5.5 Metre Class Association.

We have lost a remarkable sailor, a respected supporter and a dear friend of our class. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family, the people of Norway and especially our Norwegian 5.5 Metre friends.

Fair winds, Your Majesty.

On behalf of the global sailing community, World Sailing mourns the passing of our revered President of Honour, His Majesty King Harald V of Norway.