Events Calendar
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2025 UK Europe Class Calendar
22nd/23rd February - RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show - Farnborough International
5th / 6th April - Start of Seasons - WPNSA (alongside Cadet class) [NR] [TS]
27th April - CYC Europe Open - Chichester YC (alongside Hadron H2 class) [TS]
17th / 18th May - HISC Europe Open - Hayling Island SC [NR] (alongside Finn & Solo classes) [NR] [TS]
30th May - 1st June - UK Europe National Championships - Stokes Bay SC [NR] [TS]
1st - 7th July - 2025 Europe Masters & Youth European Championships (and Young Adults Cup) - Hayling Island SC
27th / 28th September - UK Europe Inland Championships - Northampton SC (alongside Lark class) [NR] [TS]
18th / 19th October - End of Seasons - Staunton Harold SC [NR] [TS]
TBC - Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Note: Links to Entry and NoR details will be added when available
[NR] = National Ranking Event
[TS] = UK Traveller Series Event
2025 Regional Events
Whilst not part of our 2025 National Ranking or Traveller Series, these clubs have Europe's actively racing locally and have invited the class to join these events - a great opportunity to meet with local Europe sailors, or for visitors to explore new venues!
3rd - 5th May - Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club (alongside Lark & Scorpion classes)
26th / 27th July - Overy Staithe SC
31st August - Pevensey Bay SC
Note: Links to Entry and NoR details will be added when available
2025 Masters & Youth European Championships
Hayling Island SC
1st - 7th July 2025
2025 International Europe Class (IECU) Calendar
5th - 9th February - 2025 Europe Winter European Championships - Torrevieja (ESP)
1st - 7th July - 2025 Europe Masters & Youth European Championships - Hayling Island SC (GBR) [See Eligibility Criteria Below]
27th - 31st July - 2025 Europe International Open Week - Torbole (ITA)
1st - 7th August - 2025 Europe World Championships - Torbole (ITA) [Qualification Required]
IECU Age-Based Qualification Criteria:
Youth: Sailors have not obtained their 20th birthday on or before the 31st December in the year of the event.
Junior: Sailors have not obtained their 18th birthday on or before the 31st December in the year of the event.
Master: 35 years old (or 30 years old for Female sailors) on or before the 31st December in the year of the event.
Grand Master: 50 years old on or before the 31st December in the year of the event.
Super Master: 60 years old on or before the 31st December in the year of the event.
Legend: 70 years old on or before the 31st December in the year of the event.
Other Recommended Events
The UK Europe class intends to target several major handicap events in between official class events own events. Many of the below events are held at venues with strong local Europe fleets, and we encourage strong annual Europe turnouts to each - Europe sailors can not only enjoy great one-design class events, but a boat which performs brilliantly on handicap too!
Part of the SailJuice Winter Series, the Bloody Mary kicks off the year with a 150 minute pursuit race. With entries frequently in excess of 200 boats, this one day event is a great way to test yourself against the best sailors in the country!
Tiger Trophy - Rutland SC
The Tiger Trophy is one of the most popular handicap events of the winter, taking place on Rutland Water with a day of handicap racing on Saturday followed by Sunday's pursuit race for the Tiger Trophy!
Dutch Youth Regatta - The Netherlands
Dutch Youth Regatta is one of the world's largest multi-class youth sailing events, attracting entries from arond the world to race alongside talented Dutch youth sailors. The 2025 edition will, for the first time, see the inclusion of the Europe class with entries open to Under 25 sailors - recognising the Europe as a great platform at both youth level and for sailors to transition into from youth pathway classes.
Paignton Open for Single Handers (POSH) - Paignton SC
This unique event format offers handicap racing specifically for single-handed dinghies, launching from Paignton Beach and racing inTorbay.
Camel Week - Rock Sailing & Waterski Club
Held annually in August, Camel Week provides handicap racing for both dinghy and multihull classes. Combining handicap and pursuit racing, with one trophy race each day, the event is an excellent opportunity to combine a competitive regatta week with a family holiday, with plenty of time to enjoy the club's hospitality and everything North Cornwall has to offer!
Chichester Harbour Week - Hayling Island SC
Drawing entries from clubs around Chichester Harbour, as well as from further afield, the event offers numerous fleet starts across multiple course areas in Chichester Harbour and Hayling Bay, with opportunities for junior competition for younger family members alongside one-design racing alongside the club's strong local Europe fleet.
With a strong Europe fleet in Overy Staithe, as well as at surrounding clubs in the area, there is often a good Europe presence at the annual North West Norfolk Week regatta. The event is unique in it's travelling format, with racing hosted by a different local club each day - a great chance to explore the fabulous Norfolk coast!
