Dinghy-Racing Articles
A fleet of the world’s most promising young sailors — representing over 35 nations — delivered a masterclass in determination, boat-handling, and strategy across the ILCA 6 (Women’s) and ILCA 7 (Men’s) fleets. Twelve scheduled races for the gold groups, 11 for the ILCA 7 Silver fleet, and a final day that could not have been scripted better — this was youth sailing at its finest.
Under golden Adriatic skies, with a breeze of 10 to 14 knots filling across the bay, the final two races brought the week to a spectacular close.
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Winds, Waves & Future Olympians — Split Crowns Europe’s Next Sailing Superstars at the 2025 ILCA Under-21 Championships!
05-11-2025
Boats slipped out on time at 09:30, but the Bravo course became a waiting game. The ILCA 6 Women Gold fleet sat under AP flags as a shaky 4–5 knot breeze toyed with the race committee. A string of general recalls didn’t help, and the first start didn’t stick until after 12:15. That delay trickled through to the Women’s Silver and the ILCA 6 Men sharing the same patch of water.
29-08-2025
The New York Yacht Club has rolled out the third announcement of skippers for its International Women's Championship in 2026.
14-07-2025
Journey back in time to relive nautical history, as we unveil the oldest known video footage depicting the elegant Solo Dinghy Class.
13-04-2025