ILCASailing Articles
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
Sailors arrived dockside to a stubborn standstill. Heavy rain swept across the venue and the race area lay glassy and lifeless, forcing a prolonged postponement ashore. For team racing sailors, used to split-second decisions and aggressive manoeuvres, the wait was as much a mental test as the racing itself.
Eventually, persistence paid off. At 11:23 local time, the first group was released onto the water as a fragile breeze filled from the shore.
17-12-2025
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 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