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Who wants to be first X-15 World Champ? Published on August 8th, 2026 As the world’s pioneering one-design wingfoil class recognized by World Sailing, the X-15 Class in 2026 will host its inaugural X-15 World Championship November 4–8 in Ibiza, Spain. The X-15 was created to make high-performance racing more accessible while showcasing the very best athletes on equal equipment. Five official World Championship titles will be awarded: X-15 Senior Male X-15 Senior Female X-15 Youth Male (Under 19) X-15 Youth Female (Under 19) X-15 Junior (Under 15) Masters and additional divisions will also be recognized with championship awards. Through Starboard’s Plastic Impact Program, every X-15 board produced removes 6 kg of beach and ocean-bound plastic waste from vulnerable shorelines and supports the planting of three mangrove trees, helping restore coastal ecosystems while protecting the waters we race on. As part of the X-15 Class’s commitment to continuous improvement, all competitors will complete a travel carbon footprint tracker, recording how they travelled to and from the event. Across all X-15 events, mangrove trees are then planted based on athlete travel, helping restore coastal ecosystems while encouraging greater awareness of the environmental impact of event participation. Before competing, all participants must hold a valid X-15 Class Membership. Competitors are encouraged to regularly visit the X-15 Class Event Page on the X-15 website, where all official notices, event documents and updates will be published throughout the championship. Riders are also encouraged to join the official X-15 Telegram group to receive the latest event announcements and stay connected with fellow competitors. The event is limited to 150 total entries which are accepted on a first come first serve basis. Details: https://x-15class.org/events/x-15-world-championships-2026/