Inaugural Edition
Somabay
Sailing Festival
May 14–16, 2026 · SOMABAY, Hurghada, Red Sea
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2
Racing days
7
Yachts confirmed
4
Boat classes
100+
Expected participants
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Day 0Thursday, May 14Arrival & Opening
- –6:00 AMFleet Departure
- –5:00 PMArrival & Docking· SOMABAY Marina
- –7:00 PMWelcome Reception & Registration· SOMABAY Marina
- –7:30 PMSkipper Briefing
- –8:00 PMOfficial Opening Ceremony· SOMABAY
Day 1Friday, May 15Race Day One
- –10:00 AMRacing Day One· Red Sea
- –11:00 AMRace Start· SOMABAY Marina
- –2:00 PMSpectator Experiences· SOMABAY
- –7:00 PMSunset Gathering & Social Dinner· SOMABAY
Day 2Saturday, May 16Race Day Two & Closing
- –8:00 AMFinal Racing Series· Red Sea
- –11:00 AMSpectator Activities· SOMABAY
- –3:00 PMPrize-Giving Ceremony· SOMABAY
- –6:00 PMClosing Ceremony & Celebration· SOMABAY
Full programme details to be confirmed. Schedule subject to change.
About the Festival
The Somabay Sailing Festival is the inaugural edition of what will become an annual sailing fixture on the Red Sea — bringing together Egypt's sailing community and international crews at one of the region's most prestigious destinations.
Organised by Red Sea Sails, with 21 regattas delivered since 2022, this festival marks a new chapter: the first event of this scale to be hosted at SOMABAY.
Racing Classes
Monohull +40ft
Flagship class — performance yachts competing
Monohull -40ft
Heart of the fleet — cruiser-racers under 40ft
Catamarans
Multihull class — cruising cats
Dinghies
Single and double-handed — in partnership with the Egyptian Federation
Venue
SOMABAY Marina — docking & race HQ
Barbouni Beach — regatta viewing area
Cascade & Sheraton — accommodation
Barbouni & White — social events & dining
Soma Bay, Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt
Ready to join the fleet?
Berth allocation is limited — register early.