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Langkawi Kicks Off the 2026 X-15 Class Racing, Following Starboard's World Sailing Recognition
Picture this, Sailors from 7 nations aged 13- 65, competing in 4 to 20 knots, showcasing the universal appeal of World Sailing’s new One Design Wingfoil Class. The X-15 class’s high speed, tactical racing and groundbreaking light wind performance turned heads with 11 races and loads of smiles. French rider, Romain Ghio, known from IQFoil, GWA and IWSA won the event, while the 14 year old Singaporean siblings Ryo and Kate En Hua Bateman closed the gap from the Optimist to wingfoiling within half a year’s focused training.
The 22nd Langkawi International Regatta Perdana, is the first official competition held since the X-15 class received World Sailing status. The event welcomed athletes to one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic wind and watersport destinations, setting a strong foundation for the future growth of competitive wingfoiling across the region. Importantly, the Langkawi race serves as a stepping stone towards the 2027 Southeast Asian Games, which Malaysia will host. The success of this competition showcased the readiness of the X-15 Class to support structured athlete development and deliver professional racing formats aligned with future multi-sport event ambitions.
Local organizers expressed strong enthusiasm following the event and confirmed their intention to continue building the X-15 presence in Malaysia. Plans are already underway to host another X-15 competition in December 2026, further strengthening the regional calendar and providing athletes with additional opportunities to train and compete ahead of the Southeast Asian Games cycle.
With growing international interest and expanding regional support, the X-15 Wingfoil Class continues to build momentum as a structured, accessible, and performance-driven platform for the future of wingfoiling competition.
Top 10 Race Results
The results from the X-15 Class include:
The X-15 Class is a one-design World Sailing wingfoil class. However, unlike traditional one-design sailing classes, the X-15 is built around a forward-thinking strategy: to evolve in sync with advancements in foiling technology. While maintaining standardized equipment to ensure fairness and accessibility, the Class will see gear updates approximately every two years in line with the updated Class Rules, allowing athletes to benefit from new developments.
