Lanzarote hosts the TP52 Super Series for the second time in 2026, this time at Puerto Calero on the island’s southeast coast. The late August scheduling places this event at the business end of the Super Series season, when championship standings are crystallizing and every race carries amplified consequences.
Puerto Calero sits in a sheltered cove protected from the prevailing northeast swell but fully exposed to the trade winds that define Canary Islands sailing. In August, the northeast trades are at their peak, regularly delivering 18-25 knots with gusts above 30. The water off Puerto Calero is deep Atlantic ocean, with a long swell period that arrives from the northwest and creates conditions quite different from the Mediterranean venues that dominate the early part of the TP52 calendar.
Racing starts at 12:00 WEST (UTC+1). London sees 12:00 BST. New York gets 07:00 EDT. Dubai at 15:00 and Sydney at 21:00 AEST both have accessible slots. The scheduling is identical to the July Lanzarote event, reflecting the consistency of the trade wind pattern.
The difference between the July and August Lanzarote events often comes down to wind strength. August trades are typically 2-3 knots stronger on average, which translates to faster racing, more physical crew work, and greater risk of equipment failure. The TP52s are designed for these conditions, but the accumulated stress of a multi-event season means late-season gear failure is a persistent threat.
Puerto Calero as a venue is smaller and quieter than Puerto Portals or Porto Cervo, which some teams and crews prefer. The marina is surrounded by low-rise apartments and restaurants rather than the grand yacht club facilities of Sardinia. The focus is entirely on the sailing. For TP52 teams chasing the season championship, that focus is exactly what the penultimate event demands.