2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European at Los Alcázares, Spain - Overall
by Agustín Argüelles 19 Apr 10:49 BST
11-18 April 2026
2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy at Los Alcázares, Spain Prize Giving © Thom Touw / EurILCA
The 2026 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close today in Los Alcázares, Mar Menor, Spain, following an outstanding week of racing defined by excellent organisation and consistently favourable sailing conditions.
On the final day, sailors were greeted with a light but steady breeze of 7 to 10 knots, allowing the race committee to complete the final two races as scheduled. With this, all 12 races planned for the championship were successfully sailed, providing a fair and comprehensive series for all competitors.
As expected, the final day delivered high intensity across all fleets, with multiple changes in the top positions in both the boys’ and girls’ fleets, as well as in the Under-16 categories. The consistency and resilience of the sailors were put to the test until the very last race, with the overall standings remaining open and competitive throughout the day.
The event in Los Alcázares once again proved to be an ideal venue for youth sailing, offering a perfect combination of reliable conditions, smooth waters and a welcoming atmosphere both on and off the water. Combined with strong organisational efforts, the championship provided a memorable experience for sailors, coaches and supporters alike.
After a full week of competition and 12 races completed, the final standings in all championships were as follows:
Girls Overall:
- Capucine Deltel FRA 60 pts
- Eleni Alchanati GRE 62 pts
- Louise Rahn FRA 80 pts
Girls Under-16:
- Marta Ferrando Babe ESP 169 pts
- Eleni Triantou GRE 172.8 pts
- Chloe Grayton 179 GBR pts
Boys Overall:
- Enrico Morina ITA 66 pts
- Stefanos Samaras GRE 93 pts
- Leo Gosling SUI 111 pts
Boys Under-16:
- Filippo Noto ITA 113 pts
- Leonidas Kalpogiannakis GRE 149 pts
- Demir Saygin TUR 158 pts
For more information, please visit the event website, 2026-ilca4youth.eurilca-europeans.org