Welcome to the dedicated page of the 2026 International Cadet World Championship in Nago-Torbole, Italy. In the coming weeks all important information about this event can be found here. A bit of history: up until 2012 all championships were organized by National Cadet Classes (NCCs), but in 2012 the International Cadet Class Association hosted its first ever self-organized European Championship (in Carnac, France), to be followed by a self-organized World Championship in 2015 in Riva del Garda. Since then the ICC hoped that one day we would return to beautiful Lake Garda with its grand views, incredible sailing conditions and inimitable òra wind. And here we are again for the 2026 edition of our International Cadet World Championship!
Venue
Circolo Vela Torbole S.C.A.R.L.
Lungolago Conca d’Oro 12
38069 Torbole sul Garda
Italy
The venue offers a host of amenities including: large boat park, car park, (covered) measurement area, two slipways, changing rooms, clubhouse with restaurant and bar, terraces with a breathtaking view and, last but not least, Torbole’s old and picturesque city centre is within walking distance of the club with numerous shops, restaurants, bars, tour boats and ferries (e.g. to Riva or Limone).
Federazione Italiana Vela
The Federazione Italiana Vela, the Italian Yachting Union, has kindly granted us permission “that athletes can participate [in the Cadet Championship] according to the age rules of their respective Countries or Federations” (click on “permission” to download the document).
The history to this permit: according to official Italian regulations (Italian) competitors under the age of 12 are not allowed to participate in a boat with a set of sails above a certain sail area. Kids of 6 years old may compete in an Optimist, but not in a Cadet. Hence the need for a special permit!
It should be noted that in the past the ICCA obtained this permit within days of our request. This year unfortunately it took us months to get a reply from FIV. Currently we are negotiating a more permanent permit for our Class which has been operating in the same way and the same technical setup since 1947.
A copy of this permit will be posted on the official Notice Board.
Location:
Where are we? Torbole is located on the northeastern shore of Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. And because it’s so big the lake is located in three different provinces: Lombardia, Trentino-South Tirol and Veneto. Torbole is up north in Trentino-South Tirol.
Dates:
Thursday 30 July up to and including Friday 7 August 2026.
Provisional Schedule:
| Thursday 30 July 2026 | 09:00 – 17:00 hrs | Registration & Measurement |
| Friday 31 July | 09:00 – 17:00 hrs | Registration & Measurement |
| Saturday 1 August | 09:00 – 11:00 hrs | Registration & Measurement |
| 14:00 hrs | Practise Race | |
| 17:00 hrs | [Opening Ceremony] | |
| Sunday 2 August | 13:00 hrs | Racing – Day 1 |
| Monday 3 August | TBC | Racing – Day 2 |
| Tuesday 4 August | TBC | Racing – Day 3 |
| Wednesday 5 August | Reserve Day | |
| Thursday 6 August | TBC | Racing – Day 4 |
| Friday 7 August | TBC | Racing – Day 5 |
| ASAP after Races | Prize presentations [& Closing Ceremony] |
Please note: all racing and timetable information is provisional hence subject to change.
Please note: our World Championships generally offer a training period prior to racing. In consultation with Circolo Vela Torbole the club does offer the possibility to bring your boat from 25 July to start training, but NOT earlier because another championship is hosted at the club previous to our event.
Notice of Race:
The Notice of Race is now available at Circolo Vela Torbole.
Online Entry for the event is now open. Please go to Event Registration.
Please be sure:
• to read and understand the Notice of Race (NOR) before you register;
• to pay for your entry fee in time;
• to bring the original signed Parent/Guardian Medical Response Information and Consent Form to the event;
Payment
Payment as specified in Section 5 of the Notice of Race must be made through Circolo Vela Torbole’s website.
Sailing Instructions:
Will be published after 20:00 CET on 22 June 2026 on the website.
Sailing Conditions:
Average summer temperature: min. 18°-30°C. Average water temperature: 23°C.
Prevailing Winds:
The ‘òra’ from the south which picks up around midday dropping at sunset. During summer it can bring gusts of around 20-24 knots to the race area causing the ‘venturi’ effect by funneling into the narrowest and most northerly part of Lake Garda (where we will be!). Windspeed 14-24 knots.
Venue map:
- Street entrance along coastal road SS249
- Inner gate to the club
- Clubhouse
- Terrace
- Water point + alleyway to locker rooms
- Slipway #1, marina side
- Slipway #2, lakeside
- Measurement area
- Parking lot
- Trailer parking
Please contact Circolo Vela Torbole directly for more information.