Please select your home edition
Edition
Melges 14 2019 Leaderboard

OK Dinghy class launch 2020 OK Euro League

by Robert Deaves 10 Mar 15:26 GMT 1-3 May 2020
OK Dinghy class launch 2020 OK Euro League © Robert Deaves

In response to the rapid growth of the OK Dinghy class in recent years, and calls for a coordinated European circuit, the International OK Dinghy Association has launched the 2020 OK Euro League.

In this inaugural year five events have been chosen, covering many of the popular regattas, as well as new ones to encourage local fleet development.

The series will start at the ever-popular Spring Cup in Medemblik, the Netherlands, which is the traditional European season opener. Next is the three-day European Championship in Lundeborg, Denmark and then Kieler Woche, in Germany.

In the Autumn, the two day Dutch Nationals on the Oostersee will be followed by the inaugural Autumn Trophy at Bandol on the Mediterranean coast of France.

Key aspects of the OK Euro League include:

  • Silver and Bronze fleets with separate prizes
  • Innovative scoring system so that all events count the same, regardless of entries
  • Sponsor focussed media presentation
  • Easy to qualify with three events to count
  • Weighted points on final round
  • Mix of two day, three day and four day events
The concept behind this selection is that most travelling OK Dinghy sailors will do at least two of these events normally, so with a series of three out of five to count, it encourages them to do one more event to stand a chance of winning some of the more than €4,000 in prizes offered by a range of very generous sponsors.

The sponsors are at the heart of the series, with a media package designed to promote each one as well as the class and its sailors. So far Allen, Art of Racing, Ceilidh, Ovington, Synergy Marine and Turtle Sails have offered some great prizes.

After the first four 'Rounds', Bandol will act as the Final, which is slightly weighted in terms of points, but more important in terms of prizes. Bandol was the venue for the hugely successful 2018 European Championship and the fleet has been begging to go back ever since.

The Notice of Series can be downloaded here [PDF format] and further details will appear on the dedicated OKDIA Event website at events.okdinghy.org.

2020 OK Euro League

Round 1 - Spring Cup, Medemblik, NED, May 1-3
Round 2 - European Championship, Lundeborg, DEN, May 15-17
Round 3 - Kieler Woche, Kiel, GER, June 20-23
Round 4 - Dutch Nationals, Oosterzee, NED, August 22-23
Final - Autumn Trophy, Bandol, FRA, Sept 16-19

Related Articles

New OK Dinghy class rules published
The 2020 changes that everyone needs to note Following the email vote at the end of 2019, the 2020 edition of the Class Rules has been published and is now available on the World Sailing website. Posted on 11 May OK Dinghy Worlds schedule gets reset
A pragmatic approach that tries to find a balance between realism and hope Event organisers and class associations worldwide are facing huge challenges of not only deciding whether to run events this year because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but also deciding how best to reschedule them to a later date. Posted on 28 Apr Bill Bell - Long time OK and Finn sailor dies
Quietly spoken, but always considered, Bill Bell was a great friend to many sailors across the world The sailing world has lost a great friend. Quietly spoken, but always considered, Bill Bell was a great friend to many sailors across the world and will be sorely missed. Posted on 11 Apr Where there's a will there's a way
The past fortnight has proved that sailors are a resourceful bunch If there's one thing that the past fortnight has proved, it's that sailors are a resourceful bunch. The vast majority of the sailing world can't get out on the water, but it certainly doesn't mean we're idle. Posted on 5 Apr Restoring a very early wooden OK dinghy
Purchased free with a cheap trailer, and turned into an unexpected project Our series of ebay restorations continues, but this time only £50 was spent, or was that actually £0? Rob Efans tells us the story... Posted on 5 Apr Statement from the OK Dinghy Class
On the situation with COVID-19 and its events schedule This is not the year we all planned. Due to the worsening situation with COVID-19 we are seeing events cancelled worldwide, therefore the OK Dinghy International Association Executive Committee decided to be pro-active and make some tough decisions. Posted on 3 Apr OK Dinghy World Rankings
Thomas Hansson-Mild stays on top Thomas Hansson-Mild, from Sweden, stays at the top of the first OK Dinghy World Ranking list of the year, the third list in a row that the 2009 World Champion tops the list, after reaching the number one spot in July 2019 for the first time ever. Posted on 27 Mar Hamble Warming Pan 2020 welcomes OKs
For their rescheduled Winter Championship on 29th March Hamble River Sailing Club is delighted to welcome the OK class to the 58th Hamble Warming Pan open meeting for their rescheduled Winter Championship. Posted on 12 Mar The OK Dinghy class at the RYA Dinghy Show
A home-built boat and a variety of professional builders present too After a year of increased interest in the class, with record numbers of new boats being built in the UK and lots of new faces buying boats ahead of the 2021 World championships coming to the UK, the OK class are looking forward to the 2020 Dinghy Show. Posted on 21 Feb 2020 Adelaide National Regatta overall
Finn, OK Dinghy and Mosquito national champions crowned The Adelaide National Regatta, featuring the national championships for three different classes, has come to an end with champions crowned across the range of competitors. Posted on 11 Jan
Copyright 2020 YY Online Services Ltd. registered in England no. 7895890
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy