The United Arab Emirates has submitted all relevant applications to join the DFICA and the Executive Board has approved those applications. Pursuant with the DFICA Constitution and DFICA Regulations , the Board now posts for public viewing and comment on the UAE proposal to join DFICA.
Round 1 Place Allocation for the 2026 DF95 Globals
The DF Racing ICA confirms each member nation’s place allocation for the 2026 DF95 Global Championships, scheduled at Theewaters Sports Club, South Africa, from 16–23 October 2026.
The Notice of Race limits entries to 80, including 10 reserved wildcard spots.
The remaining 70 places are allocated according to the DFICA “Allocation of Places” policy at https://dfracing.world/ica-documents/.
There are three entry windows starting with round 1 on 16 March 2025, as outlined in the policy.
The number of entries each member nation receives for the first entry window is listed below.
All entries must be submitted through your DF Racing World Council Member. Submission instructions will be sent to the World Council Members in due course.
Details on any reallocated places for Round 2 will be shared on or around April 16, the start date of the Round 2 entry window.
Sincerely
Your DF ICA Committee
Application from Japan
Japan has submitted all relevant applications to join the DFICA and the Executive Board has approved those applications. Pursuant with the DFICA Constitution and DFICA Regulations , the Board now posts for public viewing and comment on the Japan proposal to join DFICA.
2026 DF95 Globals NoR Published
We have had news from the organisers of the 2026 DF95 Globals over in South Africa that the Notice of Race has been published on their website which is great news and puts lots of detail to the plans that they have been making over the last 12 months. Great job guys!
Notice of Upcoming AGM
The DF ICA Executive Committee recently sent notice to all members of the World Council inviting them to participate in the 2025 DF ICA AGM on Monday 21 July.
The AGM will cover the election/re-election of the ICA Executive Committee and a number of topics proposed by the Executive.
Member nations may submit agenda items for consideration via their National Representative. If there are topics that you feel should be raised at the AGM please discuss these with your National Representative. If you are unsure of who your National Rep is, please check out the list HERE
New Version Rigging Instructions
We have just had the new version rigging instructions for the DF65 V8 and the DF95 V3. Head to the rigging and tuning sections for both boats and you’ll find them there. If you can’t work that out or just can’t wait find them below.
New Version Releases. DF65 V8 & DF95 V3.
Please find below a statement from the DFICA and Joysway about the two new versions of the DF65 and DF95. It explains the changes to the boats and John Tushingham and myself have produced a video which visually details these changes. Anything else you have read on social media is superceded by this announcement. Video link below announcement.
To view the video description of the the changes please click here.
New Rules Interpretations
The rules committee were asked to answer some questions about a few rules and we have added the latest interpretations to the relevant page.
To check out the update please click here.
New DF Distributor
Please note that there is now a DF distributor based in Hong Kong. Please visit the “Where to Buy” page for contact details.
DFICA Member Application – China
China has submitted all relevant applications to join the DFICA and the Executive Board has approved those applications. Pursuant with the DFICA Constitution and DFICA Regulations , the Board now posts for public viewing and comment on the China proposal to join DFICA.
DF Racing World Information Site 