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.
Strong racing in ideal conditions marked the penultimate day at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans in Los Alcázares, with two more races completed and the standings set for a decisive final day.
The Final Series got underway in perfect conditions at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in Los Alcázares, Spain, where sunshine, small waves and steady winds of 8 to 12 knots set the stage for a full day of racing. With all races completed on schedule, the competition intensified as the standings evolved after eight races.
Challenging, shifty conditions reshaped the leaderboard as qualifying ended at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth Europeans in Los Alcázares, with Eleni Triantou and Stefanos Samaras emerging as overall leaders ahead of the Final Series.
Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy in Los Alcázares delivered consistent racing conditions, with all fleets completing two races in 9–13 knots, bringing the total to four races completed.
The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships began in Los Alcázares, Spain, with strong winds and exciting racing on the Mar Menor. After two races, early leaders have emerged in both fleets at one of the largest editions of the event.
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.
Day 2 of the 2026 EurILCA Europa Cup ESP saw the Mar Menor deliver ideal racing conditions, with stable winds between 9 and 12 knots and two races completed per fleet. Several general recalls kept the tension high throughout, as the international field continued to raise the bar in Los Alcázares.
Late applications are now open for the 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy, taking place in Kaštela, Croatia, from 15–22 May 2026. Following strong initial demand with over 350 applications received, sailors can still apply through the late entry process. Coach and support boat registration is also open—make sure to complete all registrations before the deadlines to secure your participation.
The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships will bring together 438 young sailors in Los Alcázares, Murcia, from 11–18 April, making it the second-largest edition in the event’s history. Hosted at the CAR Región de Murcia and raced on the Mar Menor, the championship will feature a strong international fleet, including reigning world champion Blanca Ferrando Babe and many of Europe’s top emerging talents.
