Enzo Balanger has won the 2026 Moth World Championship, his second consecutive world title, sailing a Mackay Bieker (BM-V3) built by Mackay Boats, with Ryan Littlechild 2nd and Jack Ferguson 3rd. Hattie Rogers won the Women's title. The Mackay Bieker powered the top 10, with eight of the top ten also using the new Mackay foil package, designed to reduce drag while maintaining structural integrity.
From the team at Mackay Boats, a massive congratulations to Enzo, Hattie and every sailor who competed. Seeing the Mackay Bieker at the front of the fleet, with the new foils delivering another step in performance, is exactly what we hoped for.
2026 Moth World Championship: Key Facts
- Overall winner: Enzo Balanger (back-to-back world champion, 2025 and 2026)
- Women's champion: Hattie Rogers
- Second place: Ryan Littlechild
- Third place: Jack Ferguson
- Boat: Mackay Bieker Moth, built by Mackay Boats
- Fleet performance: the Mackay Bieker was sailed by the top 10 and by 23 of the top 25 sailors
- New equipment: the Mackay foil package, used by the top ten sailors, plus a stiffer new rudder vertical with less surface area
- Design focus: reduce drag while maintaining structural integrity
The Mackay Bieker Powers the Moth World Championship Fleet
The Mackay Bieker (BM-V3) was the boat behind these podium finishes. It was used by the top 10 sailors, with 23 of the top 25 using a Mackay Bieker Moth at the 2026 Moth World Championship.
That depth of results across the fleet is what the Mackay Bieker is built for: a fast, reliable and well-engineered platform for racing at world championship level. We're proud of every sailor who chose the Bieker, and of everyone at Mackay Boats who built, prepared and supported these boats.
New Mackay Bieker Foil Package: Less Drag, Same Structural Integrity
2026 saw the development of a new foil package by Mackay Boats which was used by 8 of the top 10 sailors at the 2026 Moth World Championship. The focus of the foil package was about performance improvements; reducing drag for more speed and improving control for sailors while, at the same time, maintaining the foils structural integrity.
For the full story on how the package was developed, read our article: Turning up the speed dial: Mackay Bieker's new mains foil package.
How the New Foils and Rudder Performed at the Worlds
The event showed that the new foils produced another step in performance gains
- The new main vertical (MV-V6) and 2x horizontals (MH-V11 for light-medium conditions and, the MH-V12 for medium to heavy conditions), produced exactly what was intended - a stiffer product, more control for sailors.
- the new rudder vertical (RV-V6), also helped to produce a speed edge, with it being stiffer with less surface area compared to earlier models.
Taken together, the lower-drag, stiffer foils gave the fleet's leading sailors a faster, more controllable Moth, and the results at the front of the fleet reflect it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2026 Moth World Championship?
Enzo Balanger won the 2026 Moth World Championship. It is his second consecutive world title, after winning in 2025.
Who won the Women's title at the 2026 Moth World Championship?
Hattie Rogers won the Women's title.
Who finished second and third at the 2026 Moth World Championship?
Ryan Littlechild finished second and Jack Ferguson finished third.
What boat did Enzo Balanger sail to win the 2026 Moth Worlds?
Enzo Balanger sailed a Mackay Bieker Moth (BM-V3), built by Mackay Boats.
How many top sailors used the Mackay Bieker at the 2026 Moth World Championship?
The Mackay Bieker (BM-V3) was used by the top 10 sailors
What is the new Mackay foil package?
It is a new foil package developed by Mackay Boats in 2026 and used by 8 of the top ten sailors at the Moth World Championship. It was designed to reduce drag, produce more control while also maintaining structural integrity.
How did the new Mackay foils perform at the 2026 Moth Worlds?
The event showed that the new foils produced another step in performance gains. The stiffer foil gave sailors more control and a speed edge.
What is different about the new Mackay Bieker rudder vertical?
The new rudder vertical is stiffer and has less surface area than before. It helped produce more speed and control.
Who builds the Mackay Bieker?
The Mackay Bieker Moth is built by Mackay Boats.
About Mackay Boats
Mackay Boats builds the Mackay Bieker Moth and develops its foil packages. The Mackay Bieker was the boat of choice across the top of the 2026 Moth World Championship fleet.
Photo credit: Downunder Sail