44CUP World Championship
23 – 27 September 2026
Cowes, United Kingdom
The 44Cup reaches the peak of its season in Cowes as well – with the RC44 Class World Championship. For Black Star Sailing, the coveted title is at stake in a highly competitive international fleet, and for the second time already at this historic venue. More on this regatta under Events:
Current results
4. Place 44Cup Marstrand 2026
6. Place 44Cup Puntaldia 2026
Find all the results of this and previous seasons on our event page, as well as lots of information about our event participations in the RC44 and the Cape 31 classes.
PROMOTE, CHALLENGE, EXPOSE: CAPE 31!
With Cape 31, we are entering a new and exciting regatta class that ideally combines fast-paced sailing and targeted youth development. Cape 31 is the perfect match for our RC44 campaign. With its remarkable handling, our new C31 yacht is the ideal springboard for talented Swiss regatta sailors. We are looking forward to taking on new challenges in this class – and to playing a more active role in shaping the future of sailing. Find out more about the Black Star Sailing Team’s campaigns on our subpage:
Black Star Sailing in the press
From television and radio to the press to sailing and regatta blogs, the Black Star Sailing Team is widely reported on. See our collected articles here:
BLACK STAR SAILING on INSTAGRAM
From home waters to the world championship 🇬🇧 Our RC44 #27 has arrived in Cowes for the @the44cup World Championship. We’re excited for the week ahead, the challenge that awaits and the opportunity to put everything together when it matters most. Let’s go, Cowes 🤙🏽 #worldchampionship #sailing #44cup
That’s a wrap on this year’s @cape31uk season 🇬🇧 We’re finishing the season 5th overall after a year of close racing, tough conditions and plenty of great moments on and off the water. Congratulations to @khumbu_racing for taking the overall win🥇, Bullit for 2nd🥈 and @swifthalf_cape31 for the bronze medal🥉 A huge thank you to everyone who was part of the season, our sailors, shore team, the clubs and everyone behind Cape31 UK 🫱🏽🫲🏼 @buttynick @nico_charb @antonseehausen2617 @steph_christidis @igormarenic @gilles_martin_raget @mr.hophead @princess_highway And now, eyes on the next one… Next stop: Gold Cup this coming October in St. Tropez 🇫🇷 See you on the water ⛵️ 📸 @megbart #cape31 #sailing #regatta #swisssailing
Day 1 in Cowes ⛵️ Back where the @cape31uk series began, and the season finale is officially underway. Three days, one final round and everything to play for on the Solent. The racing is on 🏁 📸 @megbart #cape31 #cowes #solent #sailing #sailinglife
Three days of close racing in Cowes 🇬🇧 After another tight day on the Solent, we finished the event in 4th place. The margins couldn’t have been much smaller, with some finishes decided by only a few seconds after around 45 minutes of racing. A weekend full of valuable lessons, great teamwork and plenty to build on. We’re already looking forward to the next one in September. 📸 @megbart #cape31 @cape31uk #cowes #sailing
A few moments from our first days at Cowes Week 🇬🇧 Close racing, iconic surroundings and another opportunity to compete with the @cape31uk fleet on the Solent. Looking forward to the days ahead. 📸 @megbart #cowesweek #cape31 #sailing #solent #cowes
Happy 1st of August, Switzerland🇨🇭 No matter where the racecourse takes us, we’re always proud to carry a little piece of home with us. Representing Switzerland on waters around the world is a privilege, and we’re proud of it every time we leave the dock. Happy Swiss National Day from all of us at Black Star Sailing ❤️🤍 #swissnationalday #switzerland #swisspride #swisssailing
While the racing pauses, our work continues 🔧⛵️ Our boat is off to the shed for a fresh paint job, getting ready for the next regatta. Thanks to our shore team, every detail is taken care of long before we’re back on the water. 🎞️ Captured by @raceyacht 🤙🏽 #sailing #bts
A weekend of tight racing comes to an end 🇬🇧 Two third-place finishes on the final day saw us climb to 4th overall. Another valuable weekend of close racing, learning and building momentum as we soon head into the next rounds of the @cape31uk series. See you again in Cowes this August 🤙🏽 📸 @megbart #cape31 #cape31uk #sailing #cowes
Two days into the @cape31uk National Championships in Hamble 🇬🇧 The Solent has delivered exactly what it’s known for: shifting breeze, strong tides and close racing across the fleet. Plenty of lessons, plenty of great moments, and still more racing ahead. 📸 @megbart #cape31 #cape31uk #hamble #sailing #regatta
After the regatta is before the regatta 🚀 Marstrand is barely in our wake, but our focus already shifts back to the Solent. This Friday, our Cape 31 team returns to Hamble for Round 4 of the UK Series and the UK National Championship ⛵️ three days of tight racing, strong competition and another chance to keep building. On we go! @cape31uk #cape31 #cape31uk #sailing #regatta #hamble
Ready for our final day here in Marstrand 🤙🏽 Three races left to close out a great week of racing. Time for one last push. Let’s make it count @the44cup #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
One more race day in the books here in Marstrand 🇸🇪 A day of close racing, changing conditions and lessons to take into the final push. Looking forward to the three final races tomorrow @the44cup 🤙🏽 #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
Halfway through @the44cup in Marstrand 🤙🏽 More wind, close racing and another solid day for the team. #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
First day racing in Marstrand 🇸🇪 Two wins in and plenty to take from a strong race opening day on the water today @the44cup 🤙🏽 #44cup #rc44 #marstrand #sailing #sweden
Docking out for Race Day 1 in Marstrand 🇸🇪 #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
Red sails. Black hull. Swedish skies. 🚀 A few shots from yesterday’s practice in Marstrand. Fine tuning, building speed and getting ready for the first races. Looking forward to what the rest of the week brings. #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
Keeping the team fuelled between sessions ⛵️ A quick visit from the chase boat with drinks and snacks before the next practice race. Small details that make long days on the water possible. #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
A few moments from Day 1 in Marstrand 🇸🇪 A mix of practice sessions and getting familiar with the conditions on Sweden’s west coast. Looking forward to the days ahead @the44cup 🤙🏽 #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand #sweden
First moments from Marstrand ⛵️ Set-up is done and we’re heading into our first practice day here in Marstrand. Good to be back on the water @the44cup #blackstarsailing #44cup #rc44 #sailing #marstrand
You can find more photos of the Black Star Sailing Team in our picture galleries:
A sensation in the heart of Switzerland
Black Star Sailing is still thrilled about the successful hosting of the 2024 World Championship in Brunnen this summer. The regatta on Lake Lucerne was a nice change to the 44Cup’s event calendar and a perfect opportunity to present the Black Star Sailing Team’s ‘home lake’ and thus Switzerland as a sailing destination to foreign countries interested in regattas. The RC44 event management returned the compliment for the successful World Championship event with the local event team with an impressive video summary of the four-day world-class event. More about the 2024 44Cup World Championship Brunnen on our event page and in our news.
Black Star Sailing auf YouTube
Mehr Videos zu aktuellen 44Cup Regattas findest du direkt auf YouTube im Profil der 44Cup Class Association:
Black Star RC44 Yacht
High-tech and lightweight: the Black Star Sailing RC44 yacht.
Developed by America’s Cup legend Russell Coutts in collaboration with yacht designer Andrej Justin, the RC44 yacht is one of the most advanced you can sail at the moment. And it is becoming increasingly popular, not only among professionals.
Black Star Cape 31 Yacht
Performance with ease: the Black Star Sailing Cape 31 yacht.
Designed by the renowned yacht designer Mark Mills, the Cape 31 combines uncompromising performance with impressive agility. The class is growing worldwide, offering a platform for experienced regatta professionals and ambitious amateur sailors alike.
Black Star GC32 Catamaran
Developed by Laurent Lenne and designed by Dr Martin Fischer, the GC32 is a 10-metre-long and 6-metre-wide foiling catamaran that is one of the fastest racing yachts in the world.
From 2019 to 2023, Black Star Sailing competes in the GC32 Racing Tour with a GC32 catamaran and wins the GC32 world championship title in 2022.
The Black Star Sailing Team wins the GC32 World Championship 2022!
The intensive and systematic training has now paid off: With the triumph at the GC32 World Championship from 13 to 17 July 2022 in Lagos, Portugal, the team around skipper Christian Zuerrer has achieved its greatest success in this class to date and is now the fourth GC32 World Champion ever.
MEDIA CONTENTS
We provide a Media Corner for journalists and press representatives. There you will find pictures and press releases to download.