Asian Games 2026 Sailing 4th event – 29 Sep
September 29 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sailing 4th Event Asian Games 2026 will be a sailing event in the Asian Games 2026, which will be held in the city of Gamagori in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, on Friday, 29th September 2026 at Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor. This day of the competition is also one of the most significant days of the sailing programme, being the official sailing day for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya ’26.
Sailing 4th event – 29 Sep
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Games 2026 Sailing |
| Competition Day | 4th Competition Day |
| Date | Tuesday, 29 September 2026 |
| Venue | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor |
| City | Gamagori |
| Prefecture | Aichi |
| Country | Japan |
| Competition Phase | Fleet Racing & Qualification Series |
| New Events Starting | 4 Windsurfing (iQFOiL) Events |
| Ongoing Events | Dinghy & Skiff Classes |
| Medal Events | None |
Sailing 4th event – Asian Games 2026
The 4th day of the Asian Games sailing competition should be the busiest day of the regatta. Several sailing classes will keep running their qualification campaigns, while the focus turns to the official campaign of the Windsurfing classes.
iQFOiL Windsurfing Events Starting on September 29
| Event | Category |
|---|---|
| Men’s Windsurfing | iQFOiL |
| Women’s Windsurfing | iQFOiL |
| Boys’ Youth Windsurfing | iQFOiL |
| Girls’ Youth Windsurfing | iQFOiL |
Race Day 4 Events Continuing
While windsurfing makes its debut, several Olympic-class sailing events continue with their fourth day of qualifying races, including:
- Men’s ILCA 7
- Women’s ILCA 6
- Men’s 49er
- Women’s 49erFX
- Mixed 470
- Formula Kite classes (where scheduled)
- Other dinghy and skiff events included in the official sailing programme
Competition Format
Sailing competition among the Asian games is conducted in the same manner as involved in International sail racing that is specified in the Olympic sailing format.
- There are several races held daily (weather permitting).
- The points awarded to the sailors depend on their position in each race.
- Lower total points produce a higher overall ranking.
- The poorest result can be dropped after a stipulated number of races, as per class regulations.
- After the qualification series, the Top 4 finishers go to the medal race.
- In the medal race, a difference in a single minute can make all the difference!
Host Country
The 2026 Asian Games will gather sports lovers of the Asian continent to the country for the 20th Edition of the Asian Games.
Venue
The sailing competition will be held at the Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor of Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
Medal Status
The 29th September 2026 will be the Sailing 4th Event, during which there will be no medals awarded.
Expected Participating Nations
Asia’s strongest sailing teams are expected to compete, including athletes representing:
- Japan
- China
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Hong Kong, China
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- India
- Chinese Taipei
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In the Asian Games 2026, on which day is the Sailing 4th Event?
The Sailing 4th Event will be on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.
Where will the sailing competition take place?
The sailing events are all held at Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor in the city of Gamegori, Aichi, Japan.
Are any medals presented on 29th September?
There will be no races for medals on No 29 September, except for qualification races and fleet races.
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.