2026 EurILCA Solidarity Programme - Nine years in a row
The ninth edition of the EurILCA Solidarity Programme successfully concluded at the 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships held in Los Alcázares, Spain.
Each year, this initiative brings together talented young sailors from underrepresented European nations, giving them the opportunity to compete on one of the biggest youth stages in our sport.
We sincerely thank Programme Manager Ms. Burcu Algon Giorgianni and partner Ms. Tanja Prekrasnov, along with coaches Alp Alpagut and Monica Azon, for their exceptional commitment and contribution to the programme’s success.
Our gratitude also goes to Rooster Sailing and CharterBoat for their invaluable support.
EurILCA Solidarity Programme 2027 - Stay tuned!
Applications are not yet open for the 2027 EurILCA Solidarity Programme, which will take place alongside the 2027 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships.
Interested sailors are encouraged to check back soon, as applications will open in the coming months. When available, candidates will be able to complete and submit an Application Form via this page. The deadline for submissions will be announced upon opening.
This programme is designed to assist youth sailors from European countries with low participation in attending the ILCA 4 Youth European Championships. The EurILCA Solidarity Programme offers selected sailors the following:
- Free entry fees
- Coaching by Olympic sailors, both on the water and ashore
- Clothing sponsorship
EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme was first introduced in 2018 at the Laser 4.7 Youth Europeans in Patras, Greece. It has since been held annually at the ILCA 4 Youth European Championships in the following locations:
- 2026: Los Alcázares, Spain
- 2025: Puck, Poland
- 2024: Izola, Slovenia
- 2023: Cádiz, Spain
- 2022: Dziwnów, Poland
- 2021: Travemünde, Germany
- 2020: Vilamoura, Portugal
- 2019: Hyères, France
- 2018: Patras, Greece
If you have any questions about the programme or how to apply, please contact Ms. Burcu Algon Giorgianni at algonburcu@yahoo.com
Ms. Burcu is the manager of EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme and will determine the selection of participants based on your country’s quota and other factors.
EurILCA’s Solidarity Programme is kindly supported by Rooster Sailing, SailCoach and Charter Boat.
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The EurILCA Team
