The 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy concluded today in Bangor, Northern Ireland, with great action on the water. Light to medium winds allowed two final races for the boys and three for the girls, concluding the championships with 10 and 11 races in the standings, respectively. After a fantastic and […]
The Final series racing finally commenced on the fifth day of competition at the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Bangor, Northern Ireland, organized by Ballyholme Yacht Club. Today’s sailing conditions were ideal, with medium to strong winds averaging 9-15 knots and 20 in the gusts throughout the afternoon. Racing
Unfortunately, due to a lack of wind, there was no competition on race day 4 of the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Bangor, Northern Ireland. However, the forecast predicts medium to strong wind conditions for tomorrow. As a result, the Race Committee is planning to hold three races per
The qualifying series concluded today after the first three days of competition at the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Bangor, Northern Ireland. The sailing conditions were very similar to yesterday’s. Light winds and flat water tested the sailors’ skills and mental strength, and also challenged the Race Committee to
The 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy continued today in Bangor, Northern Ireland, with the second day of competition. Insufficient wind in the early morning forced the Race Committee to postpone activities for three hours. Finally, at 12:30, the first fleets were allowed to launch their boats. The day proved challenging,
The 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy kicked off today in Bangor, Northern Ireland, marking the first day of competition. Light to medium winds from South kept Bangor’s bay flat along the day. The first set of races began at 11:00 as per scheduled in both courses. After two races per
The 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy are officially underway in Bangor, Northern Ireland, following a vibrant opening ceremony today. Between 29 July and 3 August, Ballyholme Yacht Club is playing host to the event which sees 358 of the world’s best youth sailors battling it out over six days. Sunday’s
The 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy will start tomorrow in Bangor, Northern Ireland, with the first day of registration and equipment inspection. A total of 368 young sailors from 38 nations around the globe will come together to participate in this competition. The Men’s fleet will be the largest, with
Northern Ireland’s youth sailors compete with the best as the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships come to Bangor. Eleven aspiring sailors from Northern Ireland have been confirmed to compete in this summer’s ILCA 6 Youth European Championships to be held at Ballyholme Yacht Club in Bangor, County Down. This prestigious sailing competition, taking place
Source: Ballyholme Yacht Club. Bangor will take on an international air this summer when 370 youth sailors representing 27 European countries, and as many as 11 non-European countries arrive to compete in the 2024 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships and Open European Trophy, hosted by Ballyholme Yacht Club. During competition week –27 July to 3
