The 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy will take place at Marina Kaštela on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, from 15 to 22 May 2026.
With 344 sailors from 53 countries, the entry list spans every region of the world — Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and Oceania — confirming the ILCA as the most widely sailed Olympic dinghy in the world.”
The championship covers three fleets: 182 sailors in ILCA 7, 125 in ILCA 6 Women, and 37 in ILCA 6 Men. Italy fields the largest delegation with 86 sailors, followed by host nation Croatia with 74. But the story goes well beyond Europe: top Olympic names from across the globe will be racing alongside the next generation of ILCA talent, making this one of the most competitive editions in recent years.
The event is organised by EurILCA and JK Marina Kaštela, with the support of the Tourist Board of Kaštela, the City of Kaštela, and BavAdria Yacht Charter.
For the full preview, including entry lists and event details, click here → Event website.