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For Masters sailors — the 30+, 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+ ILCA athletes who refuse to slow down and keep racing as hard as ever — this Malta opener promises everything we love: warm breezes, tight racing, world-class coaching, and a social programme spirited enough to make even the most seasoned sea dog grin like a rookie.
But to understand why this event matters — and why Malta is such a perfect launchpad — you need to understand the beating heart of the EurILCA Masters Series itself.
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Malta Welcomes the Masters: Sun, Sail, and the Start of a Big ILCA Season
25-11-2025
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.
05-11-2025