Epic season beckons as entry now open for all OK Dinghy Major Events in 2025
by Robert Deaves 20 Mar 2025 04:46 PDT
The 2025 World Championship on Lake Garda in September is expected to be the biggest OK Dinghy event of all time with 259 pre-entries © Robert Deaves
The 2025 OK Dinghy season has all the hallmarks of being another epic year for the class with record turnouts forecast at some iconic venues across Europe.
The season begins with the traditional Spring Cup in Medemblik, The Netherlands, in May. Then at the end of June the fleet heads to Germany, with a first stop at Kieler Woche, and then a week later on to Warnemunde for the European Championship, held as part of the Warnemunder Woche.
In September, there is another double bill of the World Championship at Arco on Lake Garda, with already more than 80 confirmed entries after one week, followed by the Autumn Trophy at Bandol, on the French Riviera.
In addition, the class is relaunching its Euro Tour, which was curtailed in 2020 with the onset of the pandemic. Further details will be announced soon.
All the entry links you need are included below. Early entry is appreciated.
OKDIA Spring Cup, 16-18 May - Medemblik, NED
Start the year with a competitive international event on the IJsselmeer. It's later in the year than usual, so good wether almost guaranteed.
Entry is open HERE
Kieler Woche, 26-29 June - Kiel, GER
The week before the Europeans many sailors will head to Kiel for four days of racing. With a new schedule of two races a day, it's the ideal opportunity to tune up for the Europeans.
Online entry and further info HERE
European Championship, 4-9 July, Warnemunde, GER
Held as part of Warnemunder Woche, this is one of the most popular venues for the class. Four days of racing with over 100 boats expected.
Online entry is open HERE
World Championship, 12-19 September - Arco, Lake Garda, ITA
The much anticipated world championship on Lake Garda is going to be BIG. More than 80 confirmed entries in the first week and more than 200 are expected. Huge plans are under way to make this an event to remember.
The ONB including Notice of Race and entry form is here
OKDIA Autumn Trophy, 21-25 September - Bandol, FRA
The 7th Autumn Trophy returns to the fabled Bandol a few days after the world championship concludes. Plenty of sunshine, sandy beach, big waves and rosé guaranteed.
Entry form and and further details HERE