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From the very first boat arriving at the Balatonfüredi Yacht Club, it was clear that this year’s edition would be a record-breaker. The ILCA 4 class (formerly Laser 4.7) was the star of the show, with 84 entries, making it the largest fleet of the event. The ILCA 6 class drew international attention with high-profile sailors including Nethra Kumanan (India), the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic Games in sailing, Ameena Shah (Kuwait), and Ines Gmati (Tunisia).
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From no-wind waits to lightning battles — Balatonfüred delivered a true test of grit, skill, and camaraderie at the EurILCA Europa Cup 2025.
24-09-2025
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 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy closed in Marstrand after six days of shifting breezes, rising swells, and fierce racing. When the spray settled, Europe’s best had been crowned in the ILCA 7, ILCA 6 Women, and ILCA 6 Men fleets. This year’s results didn’t just decide medals – they carved fresh names into the ILCA Hall of Fame and rewrote the historical record.
26-08-2025