The Grand Soleil Cup 2026, which Top Yacht Design will oversee directly on site, will take place from 21 to 23 May 2026 in Porto Cervo, hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, reaffirming its status as the sporting heart of “Cantiere del Pardo Week”.
Two identities coexisting in a single event; on the one hand, the regatta dedicated to Grand Soleil owners, and on the other, a broader format bringing together all the Group’s brands in a week designed to foster interaction, exchange and a sense of belonging among owners.
Following the enthusiastically received 2024 edition, the return to Porto Cervo aims to bring the fleet back to one of the most iconic venues in international sailing. The location is not only picturesque but symbolic: Porto Cervo and the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda have for decades been a benchmark, where sporting tradition and prestige blend naturally.
The race course, both technical and spectacular, offers the ideal wind, light and scenery for a high-level competition and for an event capable of inspiring an increasingly international community of owners.
The event will open with the Cantiere del Pardo Week, which from 20 to 23 May will combine the sporting aspect of the regatta with a broader programme involving the group’s other two brands, fostering interaction between sailing and motor yacht owners and strengthening a shared sense of belonging.
The presence of Pardo Yachts and VanDutch Yachts,which will be exhibiting several models from their ranges available for sea trials, reflects the evolution of the format and Cantiere del Pardo’s desire to consolidate its multi-brand identity through a coherent and shared experience.
A distinctive feature of this year’s edition will be the opportunity, reserved for owners, to get a sneak preview of the new sailing models Grand Soleil Yachts, which will be officially unveiled during the autumn boat show season. An occasion that further strengthens the link between the product and the experience at sea.
The Grand Soleil Cup 2026 and Cantiere del Pardo Week thus confirm their status as an event that combines genuine competition, international prestige and a spirit of camaraderie, set against one of the most iconic backdrops in the Mediterranean.
