If your idea of a perfect February involves sub-zero temperatures, wind that bites harder than espresso, and the sound of blades screaming across a frozen lake at highway speeds — your winter plans just got sorted.
Just as you were wondering how to fill those long, dark days, we’re here to save your sanity.
Pack your warmest… well, everything.
The WISSA World Ice and Snow Sailing Championship is officially on the calendar — and in 2026, we’re descending upon the frozen expanse of Lake Mälaren in Västerås, Sweden.
For the veterans — you already know.
For the newcomers — welcome to the fastest, coldest, and most exhilarating form of fun you can legally have on ice.
🗓 The Core Details: What, When, and Where
Get your calendars out, and start negotiating with your travel partners — this is one not to miss.
- Event: Ice & Snow Sailing World Championships 2026
- Dates: February 16–21, 2026
- Location: Västerås, Sweden — on the frozen Lake Mälaren
- Main Venue: JKV Sailing Club, Ankargatan 1, 723 48 Västerås
This world-class event is brought to you by the World Ice and Snow Sailing Association (WISSA), together with an outstanding Local Organizing Committee featuring the Swedish Skatesailing Association, JKV Sailing Club, Visit Västerås, and the Swedish Ice Sailing Federation.
Full details are rolling out on the official event site: www.isswc.com
🌬 United by Wind: All Disciplines, One Lake
The 2026 championship is a full-throttle celebration of everything wind-driven.
All three major classes are coming together for one massive showdown:
- Kite
- Wing
- Windsurf
All the speed. All the styles. All on one frozen stage.
It’s a global gathering of athletes, builders, dreamers, and ice junkies — all chasing that perfect gust.
📍 The Venue: Why Västerås?
Because Västerås is everything you want from a winter sports capital: reliably frozen, ridiculously scenic, and just 100 km from Stockholm.
The competition area — the frozen waters of Lake Mälaren — is easily accessed from the JKV Sailing Club.
And when you’re off the ice, you’re in a city known for its hospitality and maritime soul.
Discover more about the location here: www.isswc.com/location
🏁 How to Join the Madness
You can’t win if you don’t enter — and you can’t brag about being there if you don’t register.
- Registration Opens: November 15, 2025
- Early Bird Period: November 15 – December 15, 2025
Why early? You get a reduced entry fee and your name printed on your competition vest. Because looking like a pro while freezing your fingers off is part of the fun.
Sign up when registration opens: www.isswc.com/registration
📆 Schedule at a Glance
This isn’t a weekend jaunt — it’s a full week of wind, ice, and adrenaline.
| Date | Key Activities & Events |
|---|---|
| Feb 15 (Sun) | Arrival day — freeride & explore (no official events, find your line) |
| Feb 16 (Mon) | Official registration (12:00–16:00), Speed competition begins, Racer’s meeting & Opening ceremony |
| Feb 17–19 (Tue–Thu) | Elite Course Racing, Skippers meetings (10:00), racing (11:00), Wed night social (18:00–22:00) |
| Feb 20 (Fri) | Recreational registration (08:00–09:00), Elite/Recreational races, Night fun race |
| Feb 21 (Sat) | All Fleets Skippers meeting, All Fleets Marathon (14:00), Prize Giving & Closing Ceremony (19:00) |
Full schedule here: www.isswc.com/schedule
🚚 Getting You (and Your Gear) There
Västerås is one of Sweden’s oldest cities — and one of its easiest to reach.
- By road: E18 highway (~100 km from Stockholm)
- By train: SJ trains via Stockholm
- By bus: Direct FlixBus from Arlanda Airport
Directions to venue: Google Maps
Need a place to stay? Västerås offers options ranging from elegant hotels to quirky stays in treetops or a converted power plant. No, really.
Find your favorite here: Visit Västerås – Accommodation
🌡 What to Expect (and Survive)
Let’s be honest: it’ll be cold. The kind of cold that gives your soul extra traction.
February temperatures hover just below zero °C — and the ice conditions can range from glass-slick to snow-covered.
Bring everything. Layer like an onion.
Prevailing winds are from the southwest — plan your sails, blades, and courage accordingly.
📣 Stay in the Loop
Don’t wait for the opening ceremony — follow the buildup, news, and media drops:
🧭 The Final Word
Start your training. Sharpen your blades. Tune your wings.
And maybe start practicing your “I survived Västerås” stories.
The countdown to the 2026 WISSA World Championship is on.
We’ll see you on the ice — where speed meets sanity (and wins).
