EurILCA Solidarity Programme 2026 - Applications open!
Applications are now open to join the 2026 EurILCA Solidarity Programme in Murcia, Spain, during the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships.
Interested sailors must complete and submit an Application Form by clicking the button below. The deadline for submissions is March 1st, 2026.
This programme is designed to assist youth sailors from European countries with low participation in attending the ILCA 4 Youth European Championships. The EurILCA Solidarity Programme offers selected sailors the following:
- Free entry fees
- Coaching by Olympic sailors, both on the water and ashore
- Clothing sponsorship
EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme was first introduced in 2018 at the Laser 4.7 Youth Europeans in Patras, Greece. It has since been held annually at the ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in the following locations:
- 2019: Hyères, France
- 2020: Vilamoura, Portugal
- 2021: Travemünde, Germany
- 2022: Dziwnów, Poland
- 2023: Cádiz, Spain
- 2024: Izola, Slovenia
- 2025: Puck, Poland
If you have any questions about the programme or how to apply, please contact Ms. Burcu Algon Giorgianni at algonburcu@yahoo.com
Ms. Burcu is the manager of EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme and will determine the selection of participants based on your country’s quota and other factors.
EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme is kindly supported by Rooster Sailing, SailCoach and Charter Boat.
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The EurILCA Team
2025 EurILCA Solidarity Programme - Eight years in a row
The eighth edition of the EurILCA Solidarity Programme successfully concluded at the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships held in Puck, Poland.
Each year, this initiative brings together talented young sailors from underrepresented European nations, giving them the opportunity to compete on one of the biggest youth stages in our sport.
We sincerely thank Programme Manager Ms. Burcu Algon Giorgianni, along with coaches Alp Alpagut, Monica Azon, and Mattia Cesana, for their exceptional commitment and contribution to the programme’s success.
Our gratitude also goes to Rooster Sailing and CharterBoat for their invaluable support.
