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June 2026 News

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 ...

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 revere...

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 19...

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 co...

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 co...

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 ...

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...

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