Regatta calendar Esse 850 - Safe the dates!
17. February 2026
The 2026 regatta calendar is set – and it promises an exciting and diverse season for all Esseboats teams! From traditional long-distance classics to intense class regattas, everything is included. Here are the key dates at a glance.
Season Kick-Off in May
The season begins on May 25 with the traditional Pfingstregatta Züri-Rappi on Lake Zurich – the perfect start to the new racing year.
On May 30, one of the major classics on Lake Geneva follows with the Genève-Rolle-Genève. At the same time, the Rapperswil Regatta takes place on May 30–31.
Classics and Class Regattas in June
June features a true highlight of the international regatta calendar: the Bol d'Or du Léman on June 6 – a must for ambitious teams.
Racing continues on June 13–14 with the Critérium in Founex at the Club Nautique de Founex.
On June 27–28, the VC Cup Uristier is on the schedule, before another major highlight follows at the beginning of July:
Esse Cup 2026
From July 3–5, the fleet meets for the Esse Cup Thalwil – three days of exciting racing, strong competition, and a great class spirit guaranteed.
Late Summer & Season Finale
After the summer break, racing resumes on August 22–23 with the Bächau Cup.
The season concludes on September 26–27 with the Critérium in Lausanne – a fitting finale to an exciting 2026 regatta year.
We look forward to strong participation, fair racing, and many great hours together on the water.
All dates including links to Manage2Sail:
May 30 -31 Reg. Rapperswil
June 13-14 Critérium Founex, CNF
July 3-5 Esse Cup Thalwil
