Marco Favale Wins Smeralda 888 International Title
Marco Favale secures the championship victory after six events spanning four distinct locations.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Motorsports
Marco Favale claims the 2026 Smeralda 888 International Championship title with a finishing total of seven points. His victory follows a final stage in Monaco where Nicolo Saidelli won six of the eight races.
Why it matters
The championship performance serves as the definitive ranking for the 17 teams representing nine nations that competed throughout the 2026 season.
Marco Favale finished with a winning total of 7 points, significantly ahead of the 14 points scored by second-place finisher Charles de Bourbon des Deux Siciles. The championship featured 17 teams from 9 nations across 6 total events.
The players
Marco Favale
He is the professional sailor who captured the 2026 Smeralda 888 International Championship title.
Nicolo Saidelli
He is a competitive sailor who won the final Monaco stage of the championship and finished third overall.
Charles de Bourbon des Deux Siciles
He is a competitor who secured second place in the 2026 Smeralda 888 International Championship.
The details
The season standings were determined following competitions held in Alassio, Saint-Tropez, Porto Cervo, and Monaco. Despite Nicolo Saidelli dominating the final Monaco stage by winning six of the eight races, Favale maintained his lead to secure the overall title.
Timeline
March 2026: Favale won the Primo Cup-UBS Trophy.
October 16-18, 2026: The final championship stage was held in Monaco.
October 21, 2026: Championship results were confirmed.
November 5-8, 2026: The Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series Act I is scheduled to occur.
March 10-14, 2027: The 43rd Primo Cup-UBS Trophy is scheduled to take place.
Season Trajectory
This championship result establishes the current competitive hierarchy for teams preparing to transition into the Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series. The performance of these leaders will likely dictate the tactical approach taken by rival crews in the 2027 racing season.
Marco Favale takes the season title with 7 total points, leaving the field to reorganize for the upcoming winter circuit. The standings confirm the final points tally for all 17 participating teams following the October Monaco finale.
The takeaway
Maintaining consistent performance across all six championship events proved essential to securing the overall title this season. Sailors should prioritize versatility across diverse racing locations to remain competitive in future international standings.
What happens next
The Monaco Sportsboat Winter Series Act I will begin on November 5, 2026, and run through November 8, 2026. The 43rd Primo Cup-UBS Trophy is subsequently scheduled for March 10 to 14, 2027.
Further reading
For more updates on professional sailing results, see our Motorsports section.
