August 24-29, 2026

EIGHT GOLD STARS LEAD THE WAY AT THE 2019 STAR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP / SSL BREEZE GRAND SLAM

Robert Scheidt (BRA) and Paul Cayard (USA) face off in Garda classic on the opening day of the 2019 Star European Championship / SSL Breeze Grand Slam.

The opening day of the first ever combined Star Sailors League Breeze Grand Slam and Star European Championships dawned with a change in conditions from the blue skies and sunshine, which had filled the skies over Rival del Garda, Italy, for the practice race.
 
With little-to-no breeze in the morning, the reliable Ora wind dutifully arrived somewhat earlier than usual and was already blowing hard by the time some of the legends of the fleet had concluded a formal press conference at 11am.
 
With the cold breeze firmly in and grey skies covering the beautiful Lake Garda, it was a hesitant fleet who headed out to the race course with many choosing a last minute coffee in the Yacht Club bar before finally getting into their sailing kit and making their way to the race area.
 

2019 STAR EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AND SSL BREEZE GRAND SLAM OFFICIALLY OPEN

LEGENDS GATHERED FOR FIRST EVER COMBINED STAR CLASS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP AND STAR SAILORS LEAGUE BREEZE GRAND SLAM IN RIVA DEL GARDA, ITALY

The event Opening Ceremony saw the 94 teams gather in the main square ahead of what looks to be a fiercely competitive event

Legends Gathered for First Ever Combined Star Class European Championship and Star Sailors League Breeze Grand Slam in Riva del Garda, Italy

The innovative Star Sailor’s League is, this week, stepping into a new phase of development with the first ever combined Star Sailors League Breeze Grand Slam and International Star Class Yacht Racing Association (ISCYRA) European Championships in Riva del Garda, Italy.

Both the Star Class and the Star Sailors League have long been revered for its ability to attract the best of the best from across the sport and this week looks set to deliver another fleet jam-packed with legends and top sailing talent. Here, unlike the SSL Finals in Nassau, in December, there will be the chance for amateurs to mix it up with some of the sport’s biggest legends too.

2019 Star European Championship & SSL Breeze Grand Slam Set to Begin

There is now less than one week to go to the first ever combined Star European Championship and Star Sailors League Breeze Grand Slam in Riva del Garda, Italy. 96 teams from 23 countries are arriving these days on lake Garda, but the International Star Class, the Star Sailors League and Fraglia Vela Riva del Garda are still aiming for their goal of 100 Star boats on the start line on 15th May!