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As the opening event of the 2026 series, EurILCA Master MLT attracted a strong mix of returning regulars and first-time competitors, reinforcing the unique appeal of Masters racing. From elite former campaigners to passionate Corinthian sailors, the fleet showcased the depth and diversity that has become the hallmark of the EurILCA Masters circuit. Adding further gravitas was the presence of Mark Lyttle, recently elected President of ILCA, competing alongside the fleet.
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When the breeze is up, experience tells.
04-02-2026
Racing got underway early, with the first start firing at 08:00, as sailors faced a classic Mediterranean test: light, patchy and highly variable winds, fluctuating between just 1 and 7 knots throughout the day. These were conditions that rewarded patience, communication and flawless teamwork — the very foundations of successful team racing.
With breeze lines constantly shifting across the course, every tack, mark trap and positioning decision carried extra weight. It was a day where mental sharpness mattered just as much as boat speed, and where teams had to adapt on the fly to survive.
23-12-2025
The sails are already rustling in anticipation across Europe because the 2026 EurILCA Masters Series is kicking off in style — and in sunshine — with its opening regatta hosted by the legendary Royal Malta Yacht Club, January 9–11, 2026.
25-11-2025
After six days of fast, fierce, and finely balanced racing, the curtain has come down on the 2025 ILCA Under-21 European Championships & Open European Trophy, hosted by the renowned JK Mornar Yacht Club in Split.
05-11-2025
The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup HUN in Balatonfüred, Hungary, closed on a high note after three days of drama on and off the water. With 177 sailors from 16 nations, including Olympians and rising stars, the regatta confirmed its place as one of the premier fixtures on the European dinghy calendar.
24-09-2025
The penultimate day of the ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy threw everything it had at the sailors – from fickle zephyrs in the morning to punishing breeze and swell by the afternoon.
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
Marstrand woke to a restless sea. A heavy swell rolled in from the open water, big enough to keep the fleets ashore while the race officers watched and waited. By late morning, the waves had eased to a more manageable two metres, and between 11:30 and noon the sailors slipped their moorings and headed out.
14-08-2025
The Lanzarote International Regatta of 2025 sees Hungarian sailor Jonatan Vadnai dominating the ILCA 7 racing, marking an early noteworthy lead.
21-02-2025