European Trophy Sailing Circuit 2026

One Season. Six Nations. One European Circuit Champion.

by Katia Royer 03/03/2026

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The European Trophy Sailing Circuit 2026 unites six premier national Snipe regattas into a single season-long international ranking. Created to strengthen European cooperation and drive international participation, the circuit connects sailors across borders while bringing renewed value and visibility to established national events. It builds on tradition—without adding extra dates to an already busy calendar.

It is a unified journey—a structured European challenge that rewards consistency, commitment, and international ambition.

The 2026 Circuit Events

The 2026 circuit offers a true diversity of sailing conditions:

Portugal | 14–16 February
- Carnival International Regatta – CIMAV, Vilamoura
- Results
United Kingdom | May 2-4
- Blackwater Open Meeting & South Eastern Championship – Blackwater SC, Maldon
- Registration: Coming soon
Belgium | 23–25 May
- Open Belgian Championship – Blankenberge, North Sea
- Register Here
Italy | June 10-14
- Italian Nationals – Maccagno, Lake Maggiore
- Event’s page
Sweden | August 8-9
- Swedish Nationals – Vänersborg, Lake Vänern
- Registration: Coming soon
France | 29 October–1 November
- French Snipe Trophy & Mémorial Confoulan – CVCL, Cazaux
- Registration: Coming soon

Six countries. Six competitive highlights. One overall European ranking.

Regulations

How It Works

Compete: Sailors participate in one or multiple events.
Accumulate: Points are awarded at each regatta and count toward the overall circuit leaderboard.
Win: At the end of the season, the European Circuit Champion is crowned.
Recognize: Special awards will honor excellence in the Women, Youth, and Masters categories.

The structure is simple. The challenge is real. The experience is international.

Proudly Supported By

The European Trophy Sailing Circuit is made possible by the generous support of:

Their commitment strengthens the circuit’s visibility, enhances the prize structure, and supports long-term growth across the European Snipe Class.

A New European Momentum

The European Trophy Sailing Circuit is more than just a ranking; it is a shared ambition between fleets. It serves as an incentive to travel, a platform for visibility, and a season-long narrative of performance. By linking national regattas, the circuit creates new motivation for sailors and fosters stronger collaboration between national classes.