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Championships | - January 01, 2022

2026 Annual Meeting

Announcements | Technical | - Author: Star Class office - August 06, 2026
The Annual Meeting of the International Star Class will take place Friday, November 7, 2026 Coral Reef Yacht Club afternoon - time to be confirmed

Welcome to Buenos Aires – South American Championship 2026

Championships | South Americans | - July 04, 2026
Dear Star Sailors, Families and Friends, On behalf of District 18 of the Star Class and the Yacht Club Argentino, it is our great pleasure to invite you to the 2026 Star Class South American Championship, to be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in December 2026. For us, hosting this…

ENRICO CHIEFFI AND MANLIO CORSI WIN THE 62ND EMILIO BENETTI INTERNATIONAL TROPHY, AN ISCYRA HISTORICAL EVENT

Regatta Reports | - Author: Rachele Vitello - June 16, 2026
The 62nd Emilio Benetti International Trophy, an ISCYRA Historical Event, concluded successfully in the waters off Viareggio, home to one of the world's most important Star fleets and widely regarded as one of the finest Star Class racecourses, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Apuan…

2026 June E-starlights

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - June 13, 2026
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Bacardi Announces 100th Edition of the Bacardi Cup

Announcements | - Author: Bacardi - June 10, 2026
In 2027, Bacardi celebrates the 100th edition of the Bacardi Cup, the longest-running partnership in the history of sailing. What began in 1927 as a 13-boat regatta in Havana, Cuba has grown into one of the sport's most revered institutions. Since 1962, Biscayne Bay has been its home. The…

Remembering Jane Pegel

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Susie Pegel - June 06, 2026
Jane Pegel, a former employee of the Star class and later owner of three Star boats has died at the age of 92. In the mid-1980s Jane worked alongside Doris Jirka in the Star class office in Glenview, Illinois. At the end of the 1987 Star Worlds in Chicago Jane bought her first Star boat, #6860…

SPITZAUER AND NEHAMMER CROWNED EASTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONS AFTER DOMINATING BALATON STAR SAILING WEEK

Championships | Eastern Hemisphere | - Author: Rachele Vitello - June 06, 2026
Two spectacular races in sunshine and a steady southwesterly breeze conclude the championship on Lake Balaton Balatonföldvár, Hungary – June 6, 2026 – Austria's Hans Spitzauer and Christian Nehammer completed a remarkable week at the KÉSZ Group Balaton Star Sailing…

No Racing as stormy day halts sailing

Announcements | Championships | Eastern Hemisphere | Championship | - June 05, 2026
A stormy day on Lake Balaton meant no additional races were completed at the Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship. After a morning spent waiting ashore for enough breeze, the fleet launched in the early afternoon as a forecast cold front arrived with 16–18 knots. Racing got underway, but…

SPITZAUER AND NEHAMMER EXTEND LEAD AFTER PERFECT DAY AT STAR EASTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP

Championships | Eastern Hemisphere | - Author: Rachele Vitello - June 04, 2026
Three races completed in ideal Lake Balaton conditions as Austrian duo strengthens grip on overall standings Balatonföldvár, Hungary – June 4th, 2026 – After the stormy and challenging opening race on Wednesday, the 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere…

STORMY OPENING RACE KICKS OFF STAR EASTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP ON LAKE BALATON

Championships | Eastern Hemisphere | - Author: Rachele Vitello - June 03, 2026
Austrian duo Spitzauer and Nehammer take victory after thunderstorms and winds reaching 27 knots challenge the fleet in Balatonföldvár Balatonföldvár, Hungary – The 2026 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship got underway in dramatic fashion today…

JENNINGS AND TROUCHE CROWNED STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONS ON GULL LAKE

Championships | Western Hemisphere | - Author: Rachele Vitello - May 23, 2026
Grey skies, rain showers and one final race close out the 2026 championship in Michigan Gull Lake, Michigan (May 24, 2026) – The 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship came to a close today on Gull Lake after a final day marked by grey skies, persistent showers and…

JENNINGS AND TROUCHE HOLD FIRM AT STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP

Championships | Western Hemisphere | - May 22, 2026
Gull Lake, Michigan (May 22, 2026) – The second day of racing at the 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship delivered classic Star Class conditions on Gull Lake, with the fleet enjoying what many competitors described as “amazing conditions.” Winds built…

JENNINGS AND TROUCHE TAKE EARLY LEAD AT STAR WESTERN HEMISPHERE CHAMPIONSHIP ON GULL LAKE

Championships | Western Hemisphere | - Author: Rachele Vitello - May 21, 2026
Gull Lake, Michigan (May 21, 2026) – Three races were completed today in light and technical conditions on the opening day of the 2026 Star Western Hemisphere Championship at Gull Lake, Michigan. A fleet of 26 teams has gathered for the championship, with competitors…

Remembering Rick Hennig

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Susie Pegel - May 18, 2026
Richard K. Hennig "Rick" of Racine, Wisconsin has passed away after a battle with cancel. Rick was a wll-regarded Star crew, satiling with Tony Herrmann and later Ed Adams. His size (six feet six inches with a size 16 shoe) made him perfect Star crew material. In addition to summer…

Remembering Foss Miller

Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class office - April 10, 2026
Star sailors lost a good friend when Foss Miller passed away recently. Foss was a leader in his Puget Sound fleet and District 6 for 40 years, working his way up through the fleet, to success skippering his own boats and finally having the pleasure of racing with his son, Forrest, including at the…

2026-2027 Winter Series Dates

- March 31, 2026
Dates confirmed for the 2026-2027 Winter Series in Miami: EVENT Dec 5-6, 2026: Star Commodore's Cup Jan 15-16, 2027: Levin Memorial Jan 17, 2027: Schoonmaker Cup Jan 30-31, 2027: Zagarino Masters Feb 4-5, 2027: Star Walker Cup Feb 6-7, 2027: Star Midwinters Bacardi Cup: March 8-13, 2027

STAR CLASS TOWN HALL - APRIL 11

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - March 27, 2026
Saturday, April 11 View/Listen to recording here 1700 CET 1100 EST 0800 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 discussion. Please submit topics you would like to see on the agenda to the Star…

2026 March e-starlights

Announcements | - Author: Star Class office - March 23, 2026
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REMEMBERING PETER DIRK SIEMSEN

Announcements | Human Interest | - March 23, 2026
The Star Class Mourns the Passing of Peter Dirk Siemsen The International Star Class Yacht Racing Association (ISCYRA) mourns the passing of Peter Dirk Siemsen, a towering figure in the history of the Star Class and Brazilian sailing. Affectionately known…

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