DF95 Globals 2026 - South Africa

12/06/2026

Something special is happening in the Overberg this October.

South Africa is hosting the 2026 DF95 Global Championship, the world title for Dragon Flite 95 radio yachts, right here at Theewaterskloof Dam. Skippers are travelling from across the globe to race on our waters.

Bring the family and come and watch. Racing runs daily from 18–23 October at Theewater Sports Club.
📍 Theewaterskloof Dam, Overberg
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02/06/2026

The world's best DF95 sailors are coming to South Africa! 🌍

The 2026 DF95 Global Championships takes place 16–23 October 2026 at the stunning Theewaterskloof Dam, just 90 minutes from Cape Town.

🏆 World-class racing, breathtaking scenery, and an unforgettable week.

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25/05/2026

There have been concerns regarding the recent closure of the Franschhoek Pass following the destructive storms in the area causing many road closures.
Following up with Franschhoek Tourism, it is a relief to be told that stop and go points will be in place by October, assuring we will be able to commute between Franschhoek and the Globals sailing venue.

15/05/2026

The DF95 Globals organisers are make charter boats available to competitors. 10 DF95 s have been ordered from Joysway and 5 boats have already be booked. Competitors will need to provide their own sails / transmitter/ receiver and batteries. The cost of charter is £80.00.
After the Globals, the 10 DF95 s will go into a development project to promote sailing to local communities.

12/05/2026

National DF Class Associations have until Friday 15th May when Round 2 entries close.

16/04/2026

The Round 1 Entry Window for the 2026 DF95 Globals has closed, with 42 participants from 13 countries submitting their entries. This excludes 10 wildcard spots that are managed by the ICA.

According to DFICA's allocation policy, the remaining 28 places are distributed in round 2 among those nations that filled their round 1 quota:

AUS gets 7, GBR 9, RSA 7, and SWE 5 additional spots.

Entry window 2 runs from 8am (SAST) on April 16 to 23:59 (SAST) on May 15, 2026.

The entry list is published on the event website. (https://www.df95racing.com/2026-df95-globals/entries)

Any skippers interested in these round 2 places should contact their country class association representative.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all to the event in October.

Sincerely

Your Organising Committee

15/04/2026

Today 15 April is the closing day for entries of the Round 1 Allocation. Once this round closes the DF National Class Associations will be informed of the Round 2 Allocations. These entries will close on 15 May.

27/03/2026

With fewer than 200 days until the 2026 DF95 Globals in South Africa, excitement is building.

In just two weeks since entries opened, 35 participants from eight countries have already registered. The initial entry window stays open until April 15 and after that any remaining spots will be reassigned based on the ICA allocation policy.

If you wish to participate and haven't heard from your National Class Representative, please contact them to ensure your entry is processed before the deadline. If you're unsure how to reach your representative, get in touch with us and we'll assist you.

Meanwhile, we're continuously updating the event website with new information and improved content. Be sure to visit https://www.df95racing.com/2026-df95-globals regularly for the latest updates.

Preparations are well underway to welcome everyone to Theewaterskloof Dam, where you'll enjoy superb sailing alongside excellent off-water activities, facilities, and festivities.

We eagerly look forward to welcoming you all.

The DF ICA has awarded South Africa the honour of hosting the 2026 DF95 Global Championship and we look forward to welcoming skippers from around the world to the event.

26/03/2026

We have updated the Events Webpage layout. The link has not changed but here is a reminder:

The DF ICA has awarded South Africa the honour of hosting the 2026 DF95 Global Championship and we look forward to welcoming skippers from around the world to the event.

24/03/2026

The Entries for the DF95 Globals are being received and the list of entries received can been seen at this link.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRynEFiFCPnnSSSoyYQJfjuzBj2DUpkfBMN81PG5E0_Bwfv3Kf1pab_uwNNzpF9U064_44yUJyVqs3K/pubhtml?gid=76318011&single=true&widget=true&headers=false