European Trophy Sailing Circuit

One Circuit. Many Nations. One European Circuit Champion.

The European circuit is for Snipe sailors who love traveling, atmosphere, and competition.

The European Snipe Circuit Trophy is a fresh and exciting initiative that brings together sailors from across Europe by uniting existing national regattas into one international competition. Each participating country nominates one of its established events to be part of the circuit.

Unlike the European Championship, which focuses on a single high-level event for elite competitors, the Trophy Circuit offers broader participation, international exposure, and social engagement throughout the season. It complements, but does not replace, the Championship.

A key principle of the circuit: Do not add more regattas to the already busy calendar. Instead, the Trophy Circuit uses existing national events, avoiding the creation of extra dates such as separate North and South European Championships. By integrating the circuit into the existing calendar, we can focus on revitalizing events that have seen declining participation in recent years. These regattas are promoted through international class networks, social media, websites, and direct outreach — encouraging both local and global teams to attend.

By competing in several of these events across different countries, sailors can earn points and aim for the prestigious new title of European Circuit Champion, awarded to the most consistent and versatile sailor across the circuit.

Goals of the Trophy Circuit:

● Make smaller national regattas more attractive through international participation.

● Strengthen connections between European sailing communities.

● Reward commitment, consistency, and cross-border sportsmanship.

● Indirectly support and reinvigorate national Snipe classes by increasing visibility and drawing international participants to their local events..