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2027 ILCA U21 World Championships information

More Information for Sailors Considering the 2027 ILCA U21 World Championships 

July 22, 2026

More details for sailors and families considering the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships (10–17 January 2027, Sandringham, Australia) — key application dates, costs, Victorian Government support, and the chance to combine with the preceding Oceania & Australian Open & Youth Championships.

Applications Open 2027 ILCA Under-21 Worlds

Applications Now Open – 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships

July 14, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships, taking place 10-17 January 2027 in Sandringham, Australia, hosted by Sandringham Yacht Club. All info here.

Applications Open 2026 ILCA 6 Men Worlds

Applications Now Open – 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championships

March 29, 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championships, taking place 25 September to 2 October 2026 in Vilamoura, Portugal. This prestigious, limited-entry event will bring together the world’s top ILCA 6 sailors. Read the full announcement for key information and details on how to apply.

Applications Open – 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships

February 12, 2026

The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships will take place in Aarhus, Denmark from 11–19 August 2026. Applications are now open — visit the event website and the Notice of Race for full information and entry details.

UAE and OMA Dominate 2026 Arab Sailing Championships in Egypt

February 3, 2026

High-stakes sailing action unfolded this weekend in Soma Bay as top Arab sailors battled it out on the Red Sea. United Arab Emirates and Oman sailed to the top, but fierce competition from Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria kept every race unpredictable.