Asian Games 2026 sailing 2nd event – 27 sep
September 27 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sailing is continuing on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with an exciting second competition day at the Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor in Gamagōri in the Japanese prefecture of Aichi. Sailing competitions have recommenced for another day on the water with the official Asian Games 2026 schedule entering Day 2 as sailors from around Asia are once again on the water doing competitive fleet sailing in various Olympic sailing classes.
Sailing Day 2 – 27 Sep
| Event | Sailing – Competition Day 2 |
|---|---|
| Competition | 20th Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026 |
| Sport | Sailing |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Competition Day | Day 2 |
| Venue | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor |
| City | Gamagōri, Aichi Prefecture |
| Host Country | Japan |
| Event Type | Fleet Racing |
| Medal Event | No – Fleet Racing Points Day |
Competition Format
The sailing event in the Asian Games is held in line with the international format of sailing that is practiced in the sailing events of the Olympic class.
Key features include:
- Multiple fleet races are sailed in each class.
- All boats race against each other.
- Points are awarded at the finish of each race.
- The lower the point value, the greater the rank.
- Glue is important, and race wins often aren’t.
- The rankings are adjusted on a daily basis after the races.
- Final medal positions are decided after the complete race series, including the medal race where applicable.
Sailing Classes Featured
The Day 2 schedule may include racing in several Olympic sailing disciplines, including:
- Men’s Windsurfer (iQFOiL)
- Women’s Windsurfer (iQFOiL)
- Men’s Dinghy (ILCA 7)
- Women’s Dinghy (ILCA 6)
- Mixed Dinghy (470)
- Men’s Skiff (49er)
- Women’s Skiff (49erFX)
- Mixed Multihull (Nacra 17)
Host Country
Hosting thousands of athletes from all over Asia, the 20th Asian Games is proudly taking place in Japan, Aichi-Nagoya 2026.
Venue Information
All the sailing activities will be conducted in the sailing harbor, “Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor,” located in the city of “Gamagōri” in Aichi Prefecture.
Official Sailing Schedule
| Time (JST) | Activity |
| 10:00 AM | Daily Team Leaders and Coaches Meeting |
| 10:00 AM | First Warning Signal for Fleet Races |
| Morning – Afternoon | Fleet Racing Across Multiple Sailing Classes |
| 4:00 PM | No Further Warning Signals Will Be Given After This Time |
How to Watch
Fans can follow the sailing competition through:
- Official Asian Games broadcasters in participating countries
- National television sports networks
- Official Olympic Council of Asia digital platforms (where available)
- Live timing and race results provided by the event organizers
- Daily highlights and competition summaries
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the date of Sailing Competition Day 2 of the Asian Games 2026?
Sailing competition Day 2 is on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
What is taking place at a sailing competition?
Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor, in Gamagōri, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, is home to all sailing events.
At What Time the races start?
The first warning signal will be towed at 10:00 AM JST, and that’s when the day’s racing will begin.
Confirmed Schedule Update
Based on the official 2026 Asian Games competition calendar, sailing on this date is in: Fleet racing / qualifying series. No gold medal races scheduled on this date (Fleet racing / qualifying series). Across the full sailing competition (26 September–3 October), 14 gold medals are awarded across 14 classes (ILCA 7, 49er, iQFoil, 29er, ILCA 4 for men; ILCA 6, 49erFX, iQFoil, 29er, ILCA 4 for women; 470 and 420 mixed).
Source: Wikipedia (2026 Asian Games competition calendar) / AINAGOC.