The 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy came to an exciting conclusion last week in Hvar, Croatia, wrapping up an exceptional season of racing.
With 2,000 entries from 57 nations (36 of which are European), the championship set a new participation record, showcasing intense competition across the ILCA 4, ILCA 6, and ILCA 7 classes.
After a thrilling season spanning 11 regattas held across Portugal, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Malta, and Croatia, the final standings were determined.
2024 EurILCA Europa Cup ESP / Photo by Laura G. Guerra
As a key part of the racing calendar, the EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy plays an important role in helping sailors refine their skills in preparation of the European and World Championships.
In recognition of their achievements, EurILCA rewards the top sailor in each of the five classes with a brand-new sail, supporting their ongoing efforts to improve their performance.
The rankings were based on each competitor’s best three results from the season, ultimately defining the following podiums:
2024 EurILCA Europa Cup AUT
ILCA 4 Women
- Tatiana Belunkova CZE
- Leanne Turrin SUI
- Liliana Dymak CZE
ILCA 4 Men
- Jiri Tomes CZE
- Anatoli Zoubovski CYP
- Semen Sokol UKR
2024 EurILCA Europa Cup ITA – Photo by Agustín Argüelles
ILCA 6 Women
- Sofiia Naumenko UKR
- Beáta Dokoupilová CZE
- Kristina Boja SRB
ILCA 6 Men
- Bohdan Rukhlin UKR (winner for the second time in a row)
- Josip Tafra CRO
- Ulysse Raison SUI
ILCA 7
- Oskar Madonich UKR (winner for the third time in a row)
- Semen Khashchyna UKR
- Nazar Artiukh UKR
Congratulations to all participants! Prize delivery details will be sent to the winners via email shortly.
2024 EurILCA Europa Cup POL / Energa Nord Cup
More brand-new sails coming – Stay tuned!
For those who didn’t clinch an overall victory this year, there’s still an opportunity to win brand-new sails! An online sweepstake will be organized for participants who took part in at least three of the Europa Cup regattas during 2024. Keep an eye on our social media channels – Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
Photos – 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy
Relive all the action throughout the year by checking the photos taken during the regattas! You can find all the 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy’s photo galleries on our Smugmug account:
Relive all the action from throughout the year by browsing the photos taken during the regattas! You can find the photo galleries here:
Photo galleries – 2024 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy
2024 EurILCA Europa Cup MLT – Photo by Deea Buzdugan
Ready for the 2025 Edition!?
Looking ahead to the 2025 edition, the calendar has already been published, and registrations for events are open at eurilca.eu/europacup/venues
The first regatta of the year is scheduled to take place in Bodrum, Turkey, from January 22nd to 26th. You’re invited to register until January 16th here:
Event 1 – 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup TUR
Keep smiling, keep sailing!
The EurILCA Team
Report by Agustín Argüelles – EurILCA.