Late applications are now being accepted for the 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 World Championships, taking place from 10–17 January 2027 in Sandringham, Australia.
The championship will bring together leading ILCA Under-21 sailors from around the world for a week of high-level international racing, hosted by Sandringham Yacht Club in conjunction with ILCAVIC and the ILCA Class Association.
Limited Places Available
The 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championship is a restricted-entry, allocated championship, with a limited number of places available.
While the initial application period has now closed, late applications can still be submitted until the entry closing date of 11 December 2026.
Late applications will be reviewed and ranked by the relevant ILCA National Association. Once accepted, late applicants will be placed on the waiting list, with additional entries offered as places become available.
Who Can Enter?
The championship is open to eligible sailors who are at least 17 years old and under 21 in 2027. Competitors must have been born in 2007, 2008, 2009 or 2010 and meet the applicable ILCA and World Sailing eligibility and membership requirements.
The championship will feature racing in the ILCA 7 Men’s Under-21 and ILCA 6 Women’s Under-21 divisions, with an additional Under-19 title for male competitors.
Apply Now
All event information, including the Notice of Race and application form, is available on the official event website:
https://2027ilcau21.ilca-worlds.org/
With places limited, sailors who are interested in competing are encouraged to complete their late application as soon as possible.
ILCA and the organising team look forward to welcoming the world’s leading Under-21 sailors to Sandringham, Australia, for a week of competitive racing and a memorable championship in January 2027.
Photos: Jesus Renedo – 2026 Edition.