The final series opened in style in Thessaloniki, with all six fleets completing both scheduled races under ideal conditions of 9 to 12 knots. Sailors were welcomed back to the club with a pasta meal after a smooth day on the water.
A day of mixed conditions in Thessaloniki saw light, shifty breeze and several general recalls give way to a building 11-knot wind for the final set of races. All fleets completed three races, wrapping up the qualifying series ahead of tomorrow’s start of the final series.
A major wind shift forced the Race Committees to abandon and reset both courses on Day 2 in Thessaloniki, but all fleets still managed to complete a new race — with the Boys’ Green group waiting hours for the breeze to return before finally racing late into the evening.
Opening day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy sees two races completed for all fleets in Thessaloniki, with some groups facing a longer day on the water.
The countdown is on for the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, where 316 sailors—including reigning World and European medalists—will compete in Kalamaria, Greece, from 10–18 July.
The 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup ITA came to a successful close at Fraglia Vela Riva after four days of racing and eight completed races. More than 640 sailors competed on Lake Garda, with Alexandre Kowalski, Emma Mattivi, Lorenzo Ghirotti and Simeon Hristov claiming overall victories in their respective fleets.
A dramatic final day with winds ranging from 4 to 22 knots brought the 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy to a thrilling conclusion in Kaštela, where Maria Érdi and Pavlos Kontides claimed the ILCA 6 Women and ILCA 7 European titles, while Italy’s Claudio Crocco secured overall victory in the ILCA 6 Men fleet.
Discover how the EurILCA Solidarity Programme supported young sailors at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in Los Alcázares, Spain.
The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans wrapped up in Los Alcázares with a full 12-race series completed, as steady winds and a competitive final day decided the champions.
The 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup ESP wrapped up in Los Alcázares after four days of competitive racing, with steady winds and top sailors crowned in ILCA 4, 6, and 7 classes.
