Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Special Olympics Invitational Unified Sailing Regatta 2026

Three days of Unified sailing on the Kralingse Plas. Athletes and Unified partners race together, side by side, in one boat.

Dates: 11, 12 and 13 September 2026
Venue: KR&ZV "De Maas", Kralingse Plas, Rotterdam
Class: Level III (Valk) Unified teams only

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Welcome to Rotterdam

In September 2026 the Kralingse Plas welcomes Special Olympics delegations for three days of racing. The regatta is organised by KR&ZV De Maas, under the auspices of Special Olympics Nederland.

Racing is in Valk keelboats, Level III Unified teams only. Every crew is a Unified team: athletes and Unified partners sail together as one.

Teams from The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany have confirmed their entry. See the teams page.

A Valk keelboat with a three person crew racing under full sail — Impression from an earlier regatta. More pictures in the archive of the previous edition.

"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

Special Olympics athlete oath

Good to know

Free accommodation

Thanks to our sponsors, accommodation is free for all participants at easyHotel Rotterdam. Dinner and breakfast are facilitated for participants coming from far.

Travel & accommodation

Opening & Torch Run

The regatta opens on Friday evening with the Torch Run and the lighting of the flame. Be there when it arrives at the Kralingse Plas.

Opening & Torch Run

Fair racing for every team

Divisioning puts teams of similar ability in the same division, so every race is a real race for everyone.

Divisioning & results

Partners

This regatta is made possible by: