ILCA 7 European Championship Articles

Malta Sets the Benchmark as 2026 EurILCA Masters Series Opens in Challenging Conditions

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.
Malta Delivers a Masterclass as 2026 EurILCA Masters Series
© 2026 EurILCA Master MLT

When the breeze is up, experience tells.

04-02-2026

Malta Sets the Benchmark as 2026 EurILCA Masters Series Opens in Challenging Conditions

Malta Delivers a Masterclass as 2026 EurILCA Masters Series
© 2026 EurILCA Master MLT
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.
04-02-2026

Olympic Talent, and Unpredictable Winds in Balatonfüred

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

Marstrand 2025: New Champions, Fresh Legends, and History Rewritten at the ILCA Europeans

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

Day 1 – 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships

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