Asian Games 2026 Sailing event competition – 30 sep
September 30 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Asian Games 2026 sailing event will take place on the third day, Wednesday, 30 September, at the sailing venue of ‘Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor’- Gamagori, Aichi, Japan. The September programme is the fifth of six competitive sailing days that take place between 26th September and 3rd October, and includes two sessions of senior windsurfing, youth windsurfing, and mixed two-person dinghy racing.
Asian Games 2026 Sailing September 30
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Sailing |
| Games | 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 |
| Date | September 30, 2026 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Sailing competition window | September 26–October 3, 2026 |
| September 30 position | Fifth scheduled sailing day |
| Venue | Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor |
| Location | Gamagori, Aichi, Japan |
Sailing Schedule – September 30
The September 30 sailing dates are split into two sessions. Individuals interested in following the sailing should follow official updates as the sailing would be affected by weather and operational considerations.
11:00 AM – SAL09
The first scheduled session of the day includes:
- Men’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
- Women’s Windsurfing – iQFOiL
- Mixed Two-Person Dinghy
- Youth Mixed Two-Person Dinghy
1:30 PM – SAL10
The second scheduled session focuses on youth windsurfing:
- Boys’ Windsurfing – iQFOiL
- Girls’ Windsurfing – iQFOiL
Competition Format
The sailing competition on September 30 follows the standard fleet racing format used in international sailing events and Asian Games competition.
- Several sailing classes of fleet racing take place throughout the day.
- They are awarded points according to their race finishes.
- The fewer points a person has in total, the better overall score a person will get.
- Day 5 is highly significant, since the seeding for the medal races is fought on this day.
- The race committee reserves the right to restart or shorten a race and/or cancel a race in the event of changes due to weather conditions or safety concerns.
Host Country
The Japanese national team is so proud and happy that it is presenting the sailing competition at the Asian Games Aichi – Nagoya Games 2026.
Venue Information
The sailing competition will be at the Enoshima Yacht Harbor, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Medal Outlook
Although no medal races are scheduled on September 30, the day’s fleet races are critical for determining which athletes remain in contention for podium finishes.
Countries Expected participate
There are a few nations that have excelled in Asian sailing events in the past, and it can be expected that they will be vying for the top spots this time around, such as:
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Hong Kong, China
- Thailand
- Chinese Taipei
How to Watch
Followers of the Asian Games 2026 Sailing Competition can follow it via the following ways:
- Official Asian Games broadcasters for countries participating in the Asian Games.
- National television sports networks that have television broadcast rights.
- Official online streaming platforms authorized to air the Games.
Frequently Asked Questions
On September 30, 2026, at what time is sailing conducted at the Asian Games?
According to the official schedule, there are sailing sessions on September 30th, 2026, at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM. These sessions are labelled SAL09 and SAL10.
Where is the Asian Games sailing taking place?
The sailing competition is held in Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor in Gamagori, Aichi, Japan.
Is sailing happening at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games?
Yes. The venue for the competition is the first of the official sports of the Asian Games programme 2026 – Aichi in Nagoya – implemented as a sailing event; the venue is Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor.
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.