Two European Teams United on the Road to Rio!
The wind confounded us for a second day in a row at the SSL Gold Cup European Qualifiers on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland, but thanks to results in the three races…
DateYesterday at 19:37
EUROPE QUALIFIERS
A day of all sorts, then AP over A
It’s sometimes difficult to know which is more tiring: a long day on the water racing or a long day on the water waiting. A long day waiting is what…
DateWednesday at 17:56
Lithuanian Ambers two seconds from perfection
With only one race possible on Monday at the SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 European Qualifiers, Tuesday was going to be intense for the teams, with a full schedule of…
DateTuesday at 21:01
One race before the heavens open
With the African and Oceanian Qualifiers complete it was all change in Grandson, Switzerland with seven Europeans arriving, ready to try and book their ticket to Rio. The weekend saw…
DateMonday at 17:43
European Qualifiers Team Introductions – Group D
SSL Team Austria - The Austrian Eagles The Austrian Eagles are led by Thomas Zajac, Olympic bronze medallist in the Nacra 17 class at Rio 2016. The catamaran master also…
DateSaturday at 17:04
European Qualifiers Team Introductions – Group E
SSL Team Norway - Norsteam Led by Eivind Melleby, gold medallist in the Star class in 2017, the Norwegian team is packed with talent, including a number of World and…
DateSaturday at 16:54
Grandson Heats Up as Teams Finalize Preparations for the Qualifiers
The atmosphere in Switzerland is getting more intense with every passing day as teams arrive and complete their final preparations ahead of the upcoming qualifiers. While some squads are just…
Date25.05.2026
SSL Team Slovenia, A Strong Team from a Small Nation
SSL Team Slovenia completes Group D alongside Austria and Estonia in the European Qualifiers. Previously, the SSL Team Slovenia finished in 23rd place (1/8 Round of SSL Gold in Gran…
Date22.05.2026
Preparations for the SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers are in full swing!
Preparations for the SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers are well underway as the teams from Lithuania and Belgium continue their intensive training ahead of the upcoming competition on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland,…
Date22.05.2026
SSL Team Austria Prepares for the Next Challenge
SSL Team Austria will compete from 8–11 June in Group D, facing Slovenia and Estonia. After an early exit in the SSL Gold Cup in Gran Canaria, where the team…
Date20.05.2026
Estonia Ready for Another Shot at SSL Gold Cup Finals Rio 2026
Estonia is back on the international stage with another opportunity to fight for a place at the SSL Gold Cup Finals in Rio de Janeiro in 2026. The next step…
Date18.05.2026
20 days to go! SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers Are Just Around the Corner
Less than three weeks remain until the next crucial stage on the road to the Sailing Mundial. From June 2–11 in Switzerland, teams from Africa, Oceania, and Europe will battle…
Date13.05.2026
SSL Team Serbia prepares in Switzerland for SSL Gold Cup qualifiers
SSL Team Serbia was the first team this year to arrive in Switzerland for training on the water ahead of the SSL Gold Cup qualifiers. During four intensive days on…
Date12.05.2026
Road To Rio: European teams ready to race
Time to announce the European teams racing for the ticket to the 2nd Football World Cup in Sailing in Rio, Brazil. 4 groups, 4 days of racing, and full of…
Date05.03.2026