2026 Americas Championship Registration Open

From Steve Stroebel, IF18CA Vice-President & US F18 Chair

“I am excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Americas Championship to be held on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina from September 19 to 25 hosted by the South Carolina Yacht Club. The regatta organizers are going all-out to make this a great event.

• 4 days of racing from Sep 22-25, 2026 (Tuesday – Friday)

• Beach launch and racing on the Atlantic Ocean and/or Port Royal Sound

• Social Activities at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort and Spa right next to the beach launch area

• Regatta dinner and many other social activities

• Boat weigh-in starts on Saturday Sep 19 and goes to noon on Mon Sep 21

• Practice race on Monday, Sep 21

• $100 discount for Youth teams (both helm & crew under 26) to register

• Arrangements to keep your boat in Hilton Head if you want to attend the Hilton Head Multihull regatta on October 23-25, 2026

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