Hempel World Cup Series

Welcome to the 51st Trofeo Princesa Sofía regatta in Palma de Mallorca! More than a thousand of accomplished sailing athletes compete in the first Hempel World Cup Series regatta of the new Olympic cycle. As the start of the European racing season, a great sense of urgency and enthusiasm can be felt among competitors, and as a vital event, we are eager to see how their training has gone over the winter. 

Launched in 2008, the Sailing World Cup series is the annual circuit for the Olympic elite. Over 2000 of the world's leading athletes that represent 75 nations have competed in the Sailing World Cup. It is open to the sailing classes chosen for the 2020 Olympic events in Tokyo 2020, Para World Sailing classes and Kiteboarding when possible.

This top series moves around the world offering spectators with the best in the Olympic sailing world. Competition this year is even tougher as top sailors have been preparing for the Olympics and do not want to start with the wrong foot.

Watch the best moments of the Hempel World Cup Series that takes us around the world enjoying top-notch sailing.

The Hempel Sailing World Cup Series is back. The 2021 season takes place in Medemblik, The Netherlands, during the famous Allianz Regatta. This is the first Hempel Cup Series since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and sailors are excited.

A grand total of 350 sailors from 47 different countries are participating across eight Olympic classes. Watch the best moments of the competition at The Netherlands.