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Remembering Doug Knight

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Carl Buchan - February 03, 2026
Remembering Doug Knight Doug Knight, World Champion Star crew, passed away on February 1. Doug’s partnership racing Stars with my father, Bill Buchan spanned 20 years that included numerous top finishes at the Worlds and 3 ...

Balaton Star Sailing Week

Championships | Eastern Hemisphere | - January 30, 2026
We are glad to welcome you in Spartacus Sailing Club at Balatonföldvár, host of the Star 17th District Championship and Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship in May/June 2026. Please find some useful information to...

Welcome to Gull Lake Yacht Club

Championships | Western Hemisphere | Championship | - Author: Star Class office - January 19, 2026
ISCYRA 2026 Western Hemisphere Championships: This year’s Championships will be sailed at Gull Lake (Richland, Michigan). The event is scheduled to run May 20-24. The Fleet’s annual Tulip Tune-Up Regatta wi...

INTERNATIONAL STAR CLASS ANNOUNCES VAKAROS AS OFFICIAL TECHNOLOGY PARTNER

- Author: Rachele Vitello - January 13, 2026
The International Star Class is pleased to announce Vakaros as its Official Technology Partner under a new three-year agreement. Through this partnership, Vakaros and the Star Class will work tog...

Star European Championship 2026 to Take Place in Medemblik, Holland

Championships | Europeans | - January 05, 2026
This year, the picturesque town of Medemblik, Holland, will host the prestigious Star European Championship 2026, scheduled from August 24 to 29. This exciting event will be organized by Star Class Holland at the Regatta Cent...

Remembering Klaus Kappes

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Steffen Rutz - December 22, 2025
In memory of Klaus Kappes (Jaguar), the light-wind legend Klaus Kappes passed away on November 18, 2025, after a full life. The Star class was his life. He started sailing the Star at the age of 16 (1952) and actively participat...

2025 December e-starlights

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - December 14, 2025
Read the latest e-starlights here Congratulations to all new officers for 2026!

Remembering Craig Prandini

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class office - December 11, 2025
Long time Star sailor Craig Prandini passed away December 9th, at his home in Merritt Island, Florida. Craig served as fleet captain of the Biscayne Bay fleet for many years and was Tito Bacardi's right hand man helping ...

2025 STAR SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Championships | South Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - December 08, 2025
Scheidt / Kleen winning with a day to spare left a tight competition for the podium Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 7, 2025 – The 2025 Star South American Championship wrapped up in Rio de Janeiro with Brazilia...

DAY THREE OF THE 2025 STAR SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP: CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL

Championships | South Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - December 07, 2025
Robert Scheidt and Frithjof Kleen Secure the 2025 South American Championship Title with a Race to Spare Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 6, 2025 – On Day Three of the 2025 Star South American Championship, Braz...

DAY TWO HIGHLIGHTS, WIND, SUN AND CURRENT

Championships | South Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - December 06, 2025
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – December 5, 2025 – Rio de Janeiro delivered another spectacular, and testing, day of racing at the Star South American Championship, as the fleet completed two more races in 15–18 kn...

DAY ONE OF THE 2025 STAR SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Championships | South Americans | - Author: Rachele Vitello - December 04, 2025
The 2025 Star South American Championship officially launched today in the vibrant waters of Rio de Janeiro, attracting 14 entries, predominantly from Brazil, Argentina, and the USA. The competition runs until Saturday, December 6...

G&B Ropes Regatta Manager

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - December 03, 2025
Jeff Johnson has joined the Star team as the G&B Ropes Regatta Manager. He succeeds Tom Duggan who has stepped back after 2 years serving in this position. Jeff Johnson has built a multifaceted career in sai...

Remembering Hubert Raudaschl

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class office - November 27, 2025
With a heavy heart the Austrian Star Sailors and the Star Class are mourning the passing of Hubert Raudaschl. Multiple Sailing World Champion Ten Times Olympian Olympic Silver Medal Star 1980 Greatest Austrian Ambassador of ...

Star Class Town Hall Meeting -Nov 29

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - November 13, 2025
STAR CLASS TOWN HALL Saturday, November 29 1800 CET 1200 EST 0900 PST This is scheduled to be a 90-minute meeting Join Star Class President Paul Cayard as he gives the membership updates on the Class and an open discussio...

Celebrating Malin Burnham - 98th Year

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class office - November 12, 2025
Today, one of our life members and great Presidents, Malin Burnham, turns 98. His exceptionally long life has also been exceptionally successful. Malin is one of my hero’s, someone I think of often as I lead our g...

Remembering Chuck Beek

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Paul Cayard, President - November 08, 2025
The Star Class lost a great friend and Life Member on November 5, 2025. For over 65 years, Charles “Chuck” Beek was a fixture in Southern California Star sailing. He crewed for his father Barton and often sailed with h...

DIYC Will Welcome Star North Americans to Tampa, Florida in October 2026

Championships | North Americans | - Author: Claude Bonanni, DIYC - October 29, 2025
On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, a members of Davis Island Yacht Club, I am thrilled to welcome you to the Star Class North American Championship. We are excited about the opportunity to welcome the world's top S...

September e-starlights

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - September 30, 2025
Read the latest e-starlights

PAUL CAYARD AND FRITHJOF KLEEN CROWNED 2025 STAR WORLD CHAMPIONS IN A FINAL-RACE THRILLER

Championships | Worlds | - Author: Rachele Vitello - September 13, 2025
Victory comes down to the last downwind as four teams battle for glory in Split Split, Croatia – September 13, 2025 – After six fiercely contested races across the waters of the Split Channel, Paul Cayard (...

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