ILCASailing Articles
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
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