The 52 SUPER SERIES, the world’s premier grand prix monohull circuit, makes its highly anticipated return to Spain this week for the Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week. From July 20 to 25, 2026, thirteen elite teams representing eleven nations will battle it out in the challenging waters between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, where the Canary Islands’ legendary trade winds are set to deliver high-speed, physically demanding, and visually spectacular racing.
What to Remember
- Event: Marina Rubicón Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week, July 20–25, 2026.
- Location: Waters between Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.
- Teams: 13 teams from 11 nations, including reigning world champions SLED (Takashi Okura).
- Conditions: Strong trade winds and Atlantic swells promise fast, physically demanding races.
- Media Access: Free rights-free footage, live multi-angle coverage, daily highlights, and post-event documentary.
- Current Leaderboard: SLED leads, followed by Platoon Aviation and Alkedo Vitamina.
A New Venue, New Challenges
Lanzarote marks a first-time venue for the 52 SUPER SERIES, offering a fresh test for the world’s best sailing teams. The conditions are expected to differ significantly from the season’s earlier regattas, with stronger winds and larger Atlantic swells favoring experienced crews. Teams like Germany’s Platoon Aviation, France’s Paprec, Turkey’s Provezza, and the Netherlands’ No Way Back are expected to thrive in these conditions, but the unpredictable local weather will push both sailors and equipment to their limits.
The Teams to Watch
The 2026 season has already seen intense competition, with SLED (Takashi Okura) leading the championship after their victory at the Rolex TP52 World Championship in Porto Cervo. The reigning world champions are chasing a fourth consecutive regatta win, but the fleet’s depth means every race is a battle.
2026 Provisional Leaderboard (Top 5)
2026 Provisional Leaderboard (Top 5)
| Rank | Team | Skipper | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLED | Takashi Okura | 89 |
| 2 | Platoon Aviation | Harm Müller-Spreer | 104 |
| 3 | Alkedo Vitamina | Andrea Lacorte | 114 |
| 4 | No Way Back | Pieter Heerema | 121 |
| 5 | Trinity Racing | Joakim Sundberg | 122 |
Full Entry List
Marina Rubicon Lanzarote 52 SUPER SERIES Sailing Week – Entries
| Team | Nation | Skipper |
|---|---|---|
| Alegre | GBR | Andy Soriano |
| Alpha + | HKG | Shawn & Tina Kang |
| Alkedo Vitamina | ITA | Andrea Lacorte |
| Crioula | BRA | Eduardo & Renato Plass |
| Gladiator | GBR | Tony Langley |
| No Way Back | NED | Pieter Heerema |
| Paprec | FRA | Jean-Luc Petithuguenin |
| Platoon Aviation | GER | Harm Müller-Spreer |
| Provezza | TUR | Ergin Imre |
| SLED | JPN | Takashi Okura |
| Teasing Machine | FRA | Eric de Turckheim |
| Trinity Racing | SWE | Joakim Sundberg |
| Vayu | THA | Whitcraft Family |