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2026 ILCA European Championships
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The 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy kicked off in Portimão, Portugal, with the first event of the series hosted by Clube Naval de Portimão. A record 190 sailors competed across the ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets, completing five races over three days in challenging and shifty conditions.
EurILCA invites women sailing coaches to the first Women Sailing Coaches Clinic, taking place in Athens, Greece, on 21–22 November 2026. This two-day event will bring together women coaches active in ILCA sailing for technical sessions, on-water training, and networking opportunities designed to support their professional development.
The Mediterranean is home to fragile Posidonia oceanica meadows, crucial for marine ecosystems. Discover how responsible sailing, anchoring, and awareness can help protect these underwater forests and ensure a healthy sea for future generations.
The 2026 EurILCA Team Racing European Championship returns to Athens, Greece from 10–13 December 2026, co-organised with the Yacht Club of Greece. Districts are invited to express their interest in participating.
Registration is now open for coaches and support boats participating in the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, set to take place in Los Alcazares, Murcia, Spain, from 11-18 April 2026.
The 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup in Portimão sees a record 191 sailors registered, kicking off an exciting season of 11 regattas across Europe. Find out more about the event and check the full programme!
EurILCA has earned its third consecutive Platinum Clean Regatta award at the 2025 Team Racing Europeans in Athens. This achievement reflects the guidance of the EurILCA Sustainability Programme and the commitment of the Yacht Club of Greece in implementing sustainable and environmentally responsible practices.

The 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy kicked off in Portimão, Portugal, with the first event of the series hosted by Clube Naval de Portimão. A record 190 sailors competed across the ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 fleets, completing five races over three days in challenging and shifty conditions.
The 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup in Portimão sees a record 191 sailors registered, kicking off an exciting season of 11 regattas across Europe. Find out more about the event and check the full programme!
The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy saw a record-breaking season with over 2,100 entries from 53 countries. Explore the final rankings across the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 fleets and what’s next for the 2026 season.
The 2026 EurILCA Masters Series kicked off in Malta with a strong international fleet facing challenging conditions. The event showcased great racing, excellent race management, and the warm hospitality Malta is known for.
Challenging conditions marked the second day of racing at the 2026 EurILCA Master MLT, with the fleet kept inside Marsamxett Harbour as strong, shifty winds tested sailors’ skill and composure. Two hard-fought races were completed, leaving both the ILCA 7 and ILCA 6 standings finely balanced and the championship wide open heading into the final day of competition.
The 2026 EurILCA Masters Series kicked off in Malta with a challenging opening day, as strong westerlies and heavy seas off Dragonara Point delivered tight racing and early drama across both fleets.
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