We are delighted to announce the launch of the K-Championship, the result of an exceptional collaboration between Virtual Regatta and K-Challenge ! This new international Inshore eSailing championship offers enthusiasts from all over the world the opportunity to compete on high-speed technical courses throughout 2025.

An intense and strategic racing experience.

The K-Championship will take place on our Virtual Regatta Inshore platform, where you will take control of two types of ultrafast foiling boats:

  • From F50catamarans capable of breathtaking speeds
  • From Flying 75the latest generation of monohulls travelling at speeds of over 100 km/h

Each race, lasting about ten minutes, will test your tactical skills, precision, and speed of execution in realistic weather conditions. Whether you play solo or in multiplayer mode, these intense races will allow you to compete against the best international eSkippers.

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How to participate in the K-Championship on Virtual Regatta Inshore?

Registration is now open! To join the competition :

Once you're logged in, access the K-Championship lobby zone from the main menu to discover all the regattas available.

Competition format

The K-Championship on Virtual Regatta Inshore is based around two race formats:

  1. For each stage of the international SailGP circuit Take part in F50 qualifying regattas. The top 12 players will compete in a final ‘Knockout’, with the top 2 qualifying for the Grand Final in December.
  2. Between the SailGP legs Flying 75 regattas will also offer you the chance to qualify for the Grand Final.

The Grand Final will be held on 13 December 2025 at 2pm and promises to be a breathtaking spectacle!

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Exceptional rewards await you

Your performance in the K-Championship could earn you :

  • Official clothing for the K-Challenge Racing and SailGP France teams
  • Unique experiences such as attending training sessions or meeting professional sailors
  • Fan Cards giving access to the Fan Klub and behind-the-scenes access to the teams
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A shared vision of innovation

Thomas Gauthier, our Director, shared his enthusiasm: " Virtual Regatta, the world leader in eSailing, is delighted to announce its partnership with K-Challenge to create the K-Championship, a world-class competition that makes regattas accessible at the highest level. This collaboration with a team of excellence like K-Challenge validates our shared vision of innovation.

For his part, Stephan Kandler, Founder and Co-CEO of K-Challenge, said: ’ Gaming is now a must-have for ‘on-boarding’ our fans, so this partnership with Virtual Regatta is quite simply the best deal we could dream of for our digital strategy, which will be further strengthened in the near future. There are plenty of surprises in store for players and we hope that many of them will try their luck.


Don't miss this unique opportunity to prove your talent as an eSkipper and join the K-Championship community now!

As a reminder, Virtual Regatta Inshore is a simulation of short, multi-player regattas in real time, following the official Virtual Racing Rules of Sailing drawn up with the International Sailing Federation.


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