Environmental responsibility will be a key part of the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy, with a week-long sustainability programme designed to engage sailors, coaches and visitors both on and off the water. The sustainability initiatives have been planned by the event organisers, the Nautical Athletic Club of Kalamaria Thessaloniki, following […]
The 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships in Kaštela earns Gold certification under the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas programme, adding to the EurILCA Sustainability Programme’s growing record of environmental recognition.
All week, ILCA sailors from around the world have been answering one simple question: what do you do to protect the ocean? Meet the sailors speaking up for the waters they love.
Sustainability initiatives at the 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships in Marina Kaštela included beach and underwater cleanups, waste sorting, reusable water stations, eco-friendly catering, and environmental education activities under the EurILCA Clean Regattas framework.
The Mediterranean is home to fragile Posidonia oceanica meadows, crucial for marine ecosystems. Discover how responsible sailing, anchoring, and awareness can help protect these underwater forests and ensure a healthy sea for future generations.
EurILCA has earned its third consecutive Platinum Clean Regatta award at the 2025 Team Racing Europeans in Athens. This achievement reflects the guidance of the EurILCA Sustainability Programme and the commitment of the Yacht Club of Greece in implementing sustainable and environmentally responsible practices.
Since 2019, the EurILCA Sustainability Programme has evolved from early initiatives into a set of practical, game-changer actions shaping how EurILCA events are organised. This impact report looks back at the journey from ideas to implementation—and sets the course for more transparent, consistent sustainability reporting in the years ahead.
We recently presented the EurILCA Sustainability Programme as part of World Sailing’s Sustainability Sessions. If you missed the live event, the full recording is now available to watch online! Learn about the key sustainability initiatives we’re working on and how we’re striving to make sailing a more eco-friendly sport. Watch now and join the conversation!
EurILCA will take part in World Sailing’s Sustainability Sessions 2025 with a presentation titled “Our Race Toward a Sustainable Future.” Join us on Wednesday, 12 November at 10:00 (Brussels time) to learn about our six-year journey toward more sustainable sailing events across Europe.
The 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in Puck, Poland, has earned Platinum Certification from Sailors for the Sea’s Clean Regattas program, marking the second year in a row an EurILCA event has received this honor.
