Saving the Best till Last on Golden Thursday
SSL Gold Cup African and Oceanian Qualifiers Day 3 The pressure on Lake Neuchâtel ramped up a notch on the final day with double points on offer. There was an…
Date04.06.2026
AFRICAN & OCEANIAN QUALIFIERS
All Square Ahead of Golden Thursday
With the threat of storms gone and the rain clearing, a beautiful 10 to 13 knot from the South West, all was set on Lake Neuchâtel for a perfect day’s…
Date03.06.2026
SSL Gold Cup African and Oceanian Qualifiers Day 1 – Storming start for Seychelles, before storm hits the lake
The wait was over! Racing in the SSL Gold Cup Africa and Oceania Qualifier began today on Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The tension was palpable during the briefing as the teams…
Date02.06.2026
Momentum Builds Towards Rio as SSL Gold Cup 2026 Africa and Oceania Qualifier Opens
The Road to Rio and the countdown to SSL Gold Cup Brasil 2026 continues over the next two weeks in the stunning surroundings of Lake Neuchâtel in Switzerland with two…
Date01.06.2026
Only two days to go until the African and Oceania Qualifiers get underway!
The excitement is building as sailors from across Africa and Oceania prepare to compete for a place on the world stage. Only two days to go until the African and…
Date31.05.2026
3 Days to Go, Team Activities During the Day Off
With just three days remaining until the regatta, the teams are enjoying a well-deserved break from sailing. During the weekend, they have free days to relax, explore, and take part…
Date30.05.2026
Only 4 days left
Only 4 days left until the first race of the African and Oceania Qualifiers! Today is the team's final day of on-water training, with two practice races scheduled. Everything will…
Date29.05.2026
Switzerland Heats Up as Teams Finalize Preparations for the Qualifiers
Only six days remain until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers begin. Teams arrived in Switzerland on Monday to test the venue, familiarize themselves with the SSL…
Date27.05.2026
7 days to go!
Only 7 days to go until the first races of the African and Oceanian Qualifiers! Teams have already arrived in Switzerland to test the venue, get familiar with the SSL…
Date26.05.2026
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
Sustainability initiatives at the upcoming Qualifier in Switzerland
At the SSL Gold Cup 2026 Qualifiers, the fight for qualification goes hand in hand with protecting the waters that make the sport possible. In June, some of the world’s…
Date20.05.2026
Atlas Lion Sailors Ready to Roar
Group C of the SSL Gold Cup qualifiers will feature SSL Team Morocco alongside Mozambique, Seychelles, and Tahiti. The teams will compete for one of two “golden tickets” to Rio…
Date15.05.2026
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 Mozambique on Course for the Football World Cup in Sailing
The third team competing in Group C of the SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers is one of the tournament’s most exciting debutants, the SSL Team Mozambique. Representing Africa on one of…
Date11.05.2026
SSL Team Seychelles Ready for Debut
Next to SSL Team Tahiti on the starting line will stand SSL Team Seychelles. For the Seychellois team, this will be a special moment, as they are set to make…
Date07.05.2026
The SSL Team Tahiti is ready for the qualifiers
The atmosphere is heating up as we are just a few weeks away from the second stage of the SSL Gold Cup qualifiers. The SSL Team Tahiti is ready to…
Date05.05.2026
SSL Newcomers and Pacific Teams in the SSL Gold Cup Qualifiers
The second edition of the Football World Cup in Sailing is fast approaching. Who will secure the golden ticket from Africa and Oceania? Dates & Locations The qualification series is…
Date11.02.2026