Please select your home edition
Edition
Navico AUS Zeus3S LEADERBOARD

5o5 Open European Championship at L'Estartit, Spain - Preview

by Michael Quirk 29 Sep 2025 02:16 AEST 22-25 October 2025
505 Europeans 2023 at Quiberon, France © Christophe Favreau / www.christophefavreau.com

With just over a month to go to the 5o5 Open European Championship, there are over 50 boats entered including boats from Australia, Canada, France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Switzerland and the USA. The class has announced P&B Musto racing as a major sponsor of the event.

The Club Nautic Estartit is looking forward to hosting the competitors, family and friends to enjoy the modern ample facilities on offer. Registration is on Tuesday 21st October with practice sessions that afternoon. Racing will be Wednesday 22nd to Saturday 25t October with light food, refreshments and daily prize giving each afternoon after racing. On the final day, a gala dinner is being organised for the final Presentation ceremony. Places are limited so please register asap..

Tickets for the Gala dinner are 40 Euros per person. Reservations are needed so please book early to assist with planning. Register here.

A number of boats will be arriving early for some practice and to soak up the lovely Spanish Costa Brava. There is ample parking for trailers cars and vans in the club grounds with easily accessible facilities adjacent to the launching area within the marina. Across the road from the Marina there are many restaurants and bars.

If you are planning to stay in a camper van please let us know as places may be limited.

Stay informed by keeping an eye on the Event website here, Register on the Class WhatsApp group or follow on Facebook.

Arrival

If you are planning to arrive before Saturday 18th October please contact the club and let them know the details.

Related Articles

P&B 505 UK Inland Championships at Northampton
With a useful training day just beforehand Nine teams gathered at Northampton SC for the Pinnell & Bax sponsored 505 Inlands, with class association training organised and ran by Ian Mitchell and Oliver Davenport on the Friday before, giving all those who attended invaluable feedback. Posted on 23 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle overall
The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions The third and final day of the first 505 Euro Cup of 2026 concluded in La Rochelle on Sunday, hosted by La Rochelle Nautique, a lovely club on the West Coast of France. The 42 teams racing have enjoyed tight and interesting racing in varied conditions. Posted on 6 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 2
The sunshine breaks through on the west coast of France Day 2 of the 505 Euro Cup in La Rochelle, France saw a change of conditions, from the rain and fresh breeze of Friday, to a lighter southerly and a warmer and eventually sunny day. The change of weather also brought a change to the leaderboard. Posted on 5 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle Day 1
Three races for the 43 boats racing from 7 countries The first event of the 2026 505 Euro Cup kicked off in La Rochelle France today with 43 boats racing from 7 countries. The weather was chilly with a moderate breeze out of the west to test the teams. Posted on 3 Apr Hyde Sails - We've got you covered!
As well as sails, Hyde also produce covers, foil bags and accessories for many classes With the arrival of the start of the sailing season, many of us will be starting to check and prepare our boats. Alongside our wide range of One Design Sails, we also produce covers, foil bags and accessories for many classes. Posted on 3 Apr 505 Euro Cup Series Leg 1 in La Rochelle begins
Close to 45 boats have assembled from across Europe, Australia and the USA After two days of organised training, run by the French 505 Class, leg one of the the 505 Euro Cup series is about to start in La Rochelle, France. Close to 45 boats from across Europe, Australia and the USA have assembled. Posted on 3 Apr Plenty to celebrate with Ovington Boats
At the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026 Tomorrow sees the start of the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show 2026! We are excited to be there with lots of exciting offers, updates and products on our stand, so do stop by and chat with the team. Posted on 20 Feb Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show
Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to Our team are preparing to get another season under way and will be in attendance over the weekend to speak with both trade and retail customers. Posted on 18 Feb Dinghy Show Discount Period from Hyde Sails
10% off all one design sails, covers and accessories Hyde Sails are delighted to launch our Dinghy Show Week Promotion once again, offering 10% off all One Design sails, covers and accessories. This exclusive discount is only available online through the Hyde Sails webshop. Posted on 15 Feb 505, OK & 470 Australian Nationals Overall
Mal Higgins and Jesse Mitton take out Australian 5o5 title in style Two races where scheduled on the final day with typical boisterous conditions similar to the day before with average Southerly's blowing between 17 - 20 knots with a steep sea state. Posted on 24 Jan
Selden CXrBeneteau Australia 2026MarkSetBot
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2026 Sail-World Sail-World Australia and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy