SAFA Skysailor Magazine

14 SKY SAILOR March-April-May | AUTUMN 2026 Day 1: Straight into the deep end Day one kicked off with a serious statement of intent – a massive 207km almost-triangle task that tested endurance, strategy, and nerve. Conditions were demanding, and only eight pilots managed to complete the full task. Attila set the benchmark early, taking a strong day win ahead of Rory Duncan, with Steve Crosby rounding out the podium. Several pilots spent over seven hours in the air, landing late and tired after a brutal opening day that reminded every- one exactly what Forbes is capable of. Forbes Flatlands 2026: Five days that had everything! by Jonny Durand Thirty pilots. Five days. Big skies, long tasks, and some of the best racing the Forbes Flatlands has ever delivered. The 2026 edition brought together pilots from all over the world, and from the very first launch it was clear this week wasn’t going to ease anyone in.