Source: ILCA Ireland. 50th Anniversary Irish ILCA National Championships – Ballyholme Yacht Club, August 15-17 2025. As many of you know, this year’s Irish ILCA Nationals Championships mark the 50th anniversary of the event. The first was held in 1975 in Kinsale, and was won by David Gay. Elaine Taylor (née Firth, a.k.a. MissElaineous!) was […]
As the countdown to the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in Puck begins, we’ve gathered words of wisdom from those who’ve been in your shoes. Former Polish sailors—now champions, coaches, and lifelong sea lovers—share their best advice with the young athletes preparing to take on the challenge. From mindset tips to race-day strategies, this
Six days of scheduled racing delivered a dramatic mix of conditions: four windless days, one with light breeze, and one marked by fierce, gusting winds. In essence, the championship distilled the full meteorological character of Qingdao into a single regatta—fog, stillness, swarms of insects, drifting ocean debris, unpredictable currents, and, finally, today’s howling 40-knot squall.
This June, the coastal town of Puck becomes more than just a sailing destination—it becomes a beacon of sustainability. As host of the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championship & Open European Trophy, Puck will not only welcome top young sailors from across the continent, but also launch a far-reaching environmental campaign: “Young Sailors for
Following the closure of applications, we are excited to officially announce the team selected for the upcoming 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy. A total of 23 sailors –15 boys and 8 girls– from 11 European countries with low participation will be representing the EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme this year at the
The 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup FRA concluded today after four days of competition in Maubuisson, France, marking the end of the fifth round of the 2025 EurILCA Europa Cup Trophy. Hosted by Cercle de la Voile de Bordeaux, the event brought together 215 sailors from 12 countries. After seven races for the ILCA 7 and
Planning for the 2025 Suzuki ILCA Master European Championships is well underway, with a strong commitment to making it the most sustainable sailing regatta in the UK this year. The event has been officially registered as a Clean Regatta, achieving prestigious Gold Accreditation for its extensive environmental initiatives. This effort is fully supported by and
The 2025 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded today in Vilamoura, Portugal, after six days of competition and the completion of all twelve scheduled races. A northwesterly wind ranging from 10 to 20 knots set the stage for the final two races, providing thrilling conditions to crown the following champions and
Sunny weather and steady winds of 9 to 12 knots brightened the penultimate day of racing at the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Vilamoura, Portugal. Two new races were added to the scores today, bringing the total to 10 as scheduled. Tomorrow marks the final day of competition, when
The first day of the Final Series wrapped up today at the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Vilamoura, Portugal. Two new races were completed under fairly stable conditions, with light winds ranging from 7 to 10 knots—and no rain! All 360 sailors representing 43 countries now have eight races
