The second day of racing at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy got underway promptly at 11:00, as sailors headed out for another full schedule on the waters of Mar Menor, Spain.
Wind conditions ranged steadily between 9 and 13 knots throughout the afternoon, providing fair and consistent racing across all fleets. The first boats returned ashore at around 13:00, while the final fleets completed their day closer to 16:00.
All fleets successfully completed the two races scheduled, bringing the total number of races in the standings to four. With the championship now well underway, the leaderboard is beginning to take shape as consistency becomes increasingly important.
After racing, competitors were welcomed back ashore with a traditional paella, offering a perfect opportunity to relax and share the day’s experiences.
Racing is set to continue tomorrow, with two more races scheduled as the championship progresses.
Provisional Leaders
The following sailors are currently leading their respective classes and categories:
Girls Overall:
- Eleni Triantou GRE 4 pt
- Eleni Alchanati GRE 5 pt
- Tanja Ozretic CRO 7 pt
Girls Under-16:
- Eleni Triantou GRE 4 pt
- Cassandra Jansch GER 21 pt
- Melissa Falica ITA 22 pt
Boys Overall:
- Arel Hangul TUR 3 pt
- Leo Gosling SUI 3 pt
- Stefanos Samaras GRE 6 pt
Boys Under-16:
- Arel Hangul TUR 3 pt
- Alfonso Murube Cid ESP 16 pt
- Angel Peñalver ESP 18 pt
How to Follow the Championship
As the championship continues, we encourage sailors, coaches, and fans to stay connected through our official channels for the latest updates, race highlights, and behind-the-scenes content:
- Follow EurILCA on Instagram
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- View and download photos from the event on our official gallery
You can also follow our Sustainability Programme for sustainability-focused initiatives and updates:
- Follow the EurILCA Sustainability Programme on Instagram
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Make sure to follow along and stay up to date with all the action from Los Alcázares!
The event is kindly sponsored by CSD, RFEV, FVRM, Gobierno Regional, Ayuntamiento Los Alcázares, Autoridad Portuaria, Ingenio, Devoti, Meseguer, Gesa, CAR Region de Murcia, Punto Sur, Club Náutico Mar Menor, Siente el Mar Menor, Estación Náutica, Estrella, Veolia, ILCA Spain, and ETF.
For more information, please visit the event website: 2026-ilca4youth.eurilca-europeans.org
Keep smiling, keep sailing!
The EurILCA Team
Report by Agustín Argüelles – Photos by Thom Touw / EurILCA.
