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 ...
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 revere...
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 19...
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 co...
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 co...
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 ...
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...
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 a...
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 competitor...
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&n...
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 ...
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 h...
- 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 Walk...
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 discussi...
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 Brazilia...
Announcements | Human Interest | - Author: Star Class office - March 11, 2026
Jochen Diercks 1948-2026
It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to long-time Starboat sailor, Jochen Diercks, who passed away last Friday at the age of 78. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by the familiarity and calm ...
- Author: Rachele Vitello - March 11, 2026
The International Star Class is ready for the 2026 racing season with a calendar that blends tradition, elite competition, and global reach, anchored by some of the most historic and prestigious events in sailing....
Star Class Honoring the Past, Leading the Future
