The DF ICA has awarded South Africa the honour of hosting the 2026 DF95 Global Championship and we look forward to welcoming skippers from around the world to the event.
The Cape Radio Yacht Club in conjunction with Theewater Sports Club have been awarded the honour to host the 2026 DF95 Global Championships on Theewaterskloof Dam from Friday 16 October to Friday 23 October 2026.
Below is the event timeline which is subject to change through official Notices to Skippers.
Arrival Day 1 Friday - 16 October 2026
Measurement & Practice courses will be laid
Arrival Day 2 Saturday - 17 October 2026
Measurement & Practice courses will be laid
Opening Ceremony 18h00
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 1 Sunday – 18 October 2026
RO & IJ Briefing 09h00
First Start 10h00 – Qualifying Series
End of Racing 17h00
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 2 Monday – 19 October 2026
Country Rep Briefing 09h15
First Start 10h00 – Qualifying Series
End of Racing 17h00
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 3 Tuesday – 20 October 2026
Country Rep Briefing 09h15
First Start 10h00 – Qualifying Series
End of Racing 17h00
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Spare Day Wednesday – 21 October 2026
Tours, Wine Tasting Outings etc. will be arranged
Racing Day 4 Thursday – 22 October 2026
Country Rep Briefing 09h15
First Start 10h00 – Final Series
End of Racing 17h00
In It to Win It 18h30
Dinner 19h00
Racing Day 5 Friday – 23 October 2026
Country Rep Briefing 09h15
First Start 10h00 – Final Series
End of Racing 16h00
Prize Giving Dinner 19h00
Departure Day Saturday – 24 October 2026
General Enquiries - david@df95racing.com
TSC & Camp sites - Lisa info@theewater.co.za
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