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.
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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.
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As part of ILCA’s 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing series, Irish sailor Mark Lyttle reflects on his Olympic debut at Atlanta 1996. Thirty years on, Lyttle remains deeply connected to the class — both as an active Masters competitor and now as President of the ILCA Class Association.
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Italian sailor Francesco Bruni reflects on his experience at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games — the first Olympic appearance of the ILCA (Laser) class — and how it marked the beginning of his professional sailing career.
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The 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships concluded in Kaštela after a dramatic final day of racing, with Maria Érdi and Pavlos Kontides crowned European champions and Italy dominating the ILCA 6 Men podium.
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Sailors from every region of the world will converge on Marina Kaštela, Croatia, for the 2026 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy, 15–22 May 2026.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships will take place in Aarhus, Denmark from 1–9 August 2026. Applications are now open — visit the event website and read the Notice of Race for full details and entry information.
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The 2025 ILCA Under-21 European Championships in Split concluded with thrilling races and new champions crowned. Meet the medalists, see highlights, and relive the event!
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The 2025 ILCA Senior European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close today in spectacular fashion, as the new European champions were crowned across all three fleets.
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The ILCA Masters European Championship 2024 concluded on October 11, 2024 with a spectacular prize-giving ceremony at MoTAO, marking the end of a thrilling week of racing in Vilamoura Sailing. The final day began with an early start, anticipating stormy weather. However, the forecast surprised us, turning into a warm, sunny morning with no wind,
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Voting for the finalists will begin on September 27, 2022. To register your vote for the ILCA European Region project, click here. (Reprinted from World Sailing Website) Four exceptional finalists have been shortlisted for the 2022 World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award, representing the full spectrum of global sustainability initiatives within sailing and the
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Via Sail World by Diana Valia Chen A world record attempt of 200+ ILCA dinghies will sail in a parade from Sydney Opera House to South Head, starting at 10.00am on Sunday 30 May 2021, to celebrate 50 years of the popular sailing class. Andrew Cox, Commodore of Double Bay Sailing Club, said, “This is
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The Olympic part of the Kieler Woche started with a day for the light-wind sailors, testing tactics. With the sun shining brightly, two races were completed in the shifting winds for the Laser Radial and Laser Standard fleets. The tension in the women’s Laser Radial fleet is palpable. The Kieler Woche is an important milestone
