The December 2025 EurILCA Team Racing European Championship, hosted by the Yacht Club of Greece in Athens, has been awarded the Platinum Level Clean Regattas Certification by Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana — the highest distinction within the Clean Regattas programme.
This recognition represents EurILCA’s fourth sustainability award in two seasons and its third consecutive Platinum certification, confirming the strength and consistency of the EurILCA Sustainability Programme across multiple venues and event formats.
Building a Structured Sustainability Pathway
Since early 2024, EurILCA has progressively embedded recognised sustainability standards into its European Championships:
- Bronze Certification – 2024 ILCA Under-21 European Championship (March 2024)
- Platinum Certification – 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championship (August 2024)
- Platinum Certification – 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championship (June 2025)
- Platinum Certification – 2025 ILCA Team Racing European Championship (December 2025)
Through its Sustainability Programme, EurILCA plays a structured and strategic role by:
- Providing the sustainability framework for its championships
- Integrating environmental responsibility into event requirements
- Offering guidance and coordination to organising committees
- Promoting transparency and accountability
- Showcasing measurable results across the European circuit
Host clubs are responsible for implementing and reporting their sustainability actions, which are independently reviewed and certified under the Clean Regattas programme by Sailors for the Sea Powered by Oceana.
Full details about the EurILCA Sustainability Programme, its objectives, and its guiding principles are available on the EurILCA website.
Recognising Local Commitment
EurILCA warmly congratulates the Yacht Club of Greece and their entire organising team for their commitment, professionalism, and determination in implementing the measures required to reach Platinum level. While EurILCA provides the framework and guidance, it is the dedication and execution of host clubs that transform sustainability principles into measurable impact.
The Athens recognition confirms that collaborative leadership between EurILCA and its organisers can consistently deliver championships that combine sporting excellence with environmental responsibility.
For full details on the sustainability measures implemented in Athens, readers are invited to consult the official report published by the Yacht Club of Greece.
Report and photos by Agustín Argüelles – EurILCA Sustainability Programme
