# Ilhabela Sailing Week – Champions Crowned > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ilhabela-international-sailing-week > Updated: 2026-08-01T19:35:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 5. The 53rd Ilhabela International Sailing Week, opened on 26 July, survived a severe windstorm on 29 July that forced a day‑long cancellation. Racing resumed on 30 July in the Canal de São Sebastião, and the first post‑storm day on 31 July saw Onda (ICs) claim the Super 40 class with 11 points and Phytoervas 4Z finish runner‑up after two victories and a second place. Imperador Pirata no Vento Azul captured the traditional Team Trophy and the historic Pen Duick II. The week concluded on 1 August with 127 boats and more than 1,000 sailors from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay competing across ORC, C30, HPE25, BRA‑RGS, RGS Clássicos and RGS Cruiser categories. Onda (ICs) secured the Super 40 championship, while Phytoervas 4Z remained second overall. The Team Trophy stayed with Imperador Pirata no Vento Azul. Class winners were Crioula 52 (VDS) in ORC, Plâncton in BRA‑RGS, Blue Wind in BRA‑RGS Cruiser, Madrugada in Classics, Relaxa Building in C30 and Ciribaí in HPE25. Olympic and world‑class sailors such as Robert Scheidt, Lars Grael and Samuel Albrecht participated, underscoring the event’s status as Latin America’s premier ocean‑yacht competition. ## Claims - The 53rd Semana Internacional de Vela de Ilhabela opened on Sunday 26 July 2024 with the Alcatrazes by Boreste regatta. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The opening race covered roughly 55 nautical miles. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The wind started as a south wind inside the Canal de São Sebastião and later shifted to an easterly breeze outside the canal. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The opening ceremony featured the Smoke Squadron aerobatic team and the navy frigate Tamandaré F200. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Inaê Soto40 Transbrasa, commanded by Bayard Neto, finished 19th with a time of 07h 42m 57s. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Rainha Inaê, commanded by Beto Umbuzeiro, placed eighth in the Bra‑RGS class with a corrected time of 07h 11m 42s. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Inaê I, commanded by veteran Bayard Filho (86), placed tenth in the RGS‑Cruiser class with a corrected time of 07h 55m 20s. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Barco Brasil placed second in the HPE25 class at the Renato Frankenthal regatta on 26 July. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Renato Frankenthal racecourse was shortened to about six nautical miles because of weak and shifting winds and currents. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Barco Brasil’s crew included José Guilherme Caldas, Rafael Martins, Juliana Duque, Mila Beckerath and Taboada. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The 53rd Ilhabela International Sailing Week resumed races on 30 July after a windstorm cancelled competitions on 29 July. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Three boats broke from their moorings during the 29 July windstorm but were rescued by Yacht Club of Ilhabela staff. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-01: Ilhabela International Sailing Week 2026 crowns champions in Super 40 and team trophy The 53rd Ilhabela International Sailing Week ended on 1 Aug 2026, with Onda (ICs) winning Super 40, Imperador Pirata no Vento Azul taking the team trophy, and multiple class champions crowned across 127 boats. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilhabela-international-sailing-week-2026-crowns-super-40-champion-onda ### 2026-07-29: Ilhabela International Sailing Week resumes after July windstorm A July 29 windstorm in Ilhabela caused three deaths, pier damage and boat break‑aways, cancelling races. The sailing week resumed on July 30, with Barco Brasil second in HPE25 and Phytoervas taking third and f5 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barco-brasil-places-second-as-ilhabela-sailing-week-resumes-after-winds ### 2026-07-27: Ilhabela's 53rd International Sailing Week opens with multiple boats The 53rd Ilhabela International Sailing Week opened on 26 July with the Alcatrazes regatta; Inaê entered three boats, Phytoervas 4Z placed third fastest, and the event showcased the Smoke Squadron and frigate F 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilhabelas-53rd-international-sailing-week-opens-with-multiple-boats ### 2026-07-10: Ilhabela, Brazil, hosts Latin America’s largest ocean sailing competition and free dance showcase Ilhabela’s International Sailing Week, Latin America’s largest ocean race, runs 26 July‑1 August, while a free two‑day dance showcase on 11‑12 July features ballet, jazz, capoeira and more. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilhabela-brazil-hosts-latin-americas-largest-ocean-sailing-competition-and-free-dance-showcase ### 2026-07-06: Ilhabela hosts International Sailing Week with 13 club boats and Monotipos opening Ilhabela’s Yacht Club fields 13 boats at the 53rd International Sailing Week, while the city launches the Monotipos competition on July 9, kicking off a month‑long sailing festival that boosts local tourism and 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ilhabela-hosts-international-sailing-week-with-13-club-boats-and-monotipos-opening --- Cite as: Ilhabela Sailing Week – Champions Crowned. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ilhabela-international-sailing-week