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MAYO MAYHEM 2026

Registration is officially open for the Mayo Mayhem event in Ireland which is scheduled for the 25th –27th September 2026, with a a rollover set for the 2nd – 4th October. This year there will be a dedicated under 18 fleet as well as over €5000 prize money and over €3000 worth of sponsored equipment and prizes! Looks like it will be an epic event as usual…all the details on how to enter are below!

Bookings Open for Mayo Mayhem 2026 – Ireland’s Premier Wave Windsurfing Event Returns for its 9th Edition

Mayo, Ireland – Bookings are now officially open for Mayo Mayhem 2026, powered by RWE, as Ireland’s flagship wave windsurfing competition returns for its ninth edition.

Recognised as one of the country’s leading windsurfing events, Mayo Mayhem once again holds 3-Star World Wave Tour (WWT) and Professional Windsurfers Association (PWA) World Tour ranking status, attracting top Irish and international wave sailors to the spectacular Atlantic coastline of County Mayo.

Building on the success of previous years, the 2026 event introduces several exciting developments designed to improve the competition experience while continuing to encourage new participation in the sport.

New Under-18 Fleet

One of the biggest additions for 2026 is the introduction of a dedicated Under-18 Fleet, with free entry for all junior competitors. The initiative aims to encourage the next generation of Irish wave sailors by providing young riders with the opportunity to compete in a professionally organised international event.

Competition numbers will also remain capped at 24 riders per fleet across the Pro, Pro-Am and Women’s divisions, ensuring maximum water time and a high-quality competition experience.

Event Format

Mayo Mayhem operates on a forecast-based format to guarantee the best possible wind and wave conditions.

Primary Event Window:

25 – 27 September 2026

Rollover Window:

2 – 4 October 2026

Should conditions not materialise during either window, organisers may announce an additional rollover later in the season.

The competition will once again be held in either Achill Island or Belmullet, with the final venue confirmed just days before the event based on the best available forecast.

Over €5,000 Prize Money

Competitors will battle for:

The Mayo Mayhem Champion title
Their name engraved on the iconic Mayo Mayhem Battle Axe
Irish Windsurfing Association (IWA) ranking points
Official WWT and PWA World Tour ranking points
More than €5,000 in prize money
Over €3,000 worth of sponsored equipment and prizes
Custom Mayo Mayhem trophies
The Mikey Clancy Future Pro Trophy
Professional photography, video and drone coverage

Prize money includes:

Gold & Women’s Fleet

1st: €1,000
2nd: €600
3rd: €300

Silver Fleet

1st: €500
2nd: €300
3rd: €150

More Than Just a Competition

Mayo Mayhem has earned a reputation for combining world-class competition with a welcoming atmosphere that appeals to riders of all abilities.

Entry includes rescue cover, lunch and refreshments, event T-shirt, evening entertainment, and the opportunity to sail some of Ireland’s best wave locations alongside many of the country’s top windsurfers.

If the competition is held on Achill Island, competitors will also enjoy the atmosphere created by the popular Battle for the Lake Festival, adding even more excitement to the weekend.

Perfect for First-Time Competitors

The event is designed to welcome newcomers as well as experienced competitors.

Organisers encourage anyone who can waterstart, gybe and is beginning to jump to take part, with experienced sailors available throughout the weekend to offer guidance and encouragement.

Spectators, recreational sailors and non-competitors are also encouraged to attend, with plenty of opportunities for free sailing alongside the competition.