OKDIA News - 2026 Event updates: Europeans, Worlds, Autumn Trophy
by Robert Deaves 9 Apr 02:48 AEST
5-12 June 2026
World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark © Robert Deaves
Last call for 2026 World Championship
There are now more than 150 confirmed entries for the 2026 World Championship at Skovshoved, Denmark. The early entry deadline was 15th March, after which there is a surcharge for late entries.
Lots of information has been posted on the event website here and the Danes are planning a truly epic event for us with lots of historical significance. The entry form is on Manage2Sail here.
2026 European Championship
Entry has just opened for 2026 European Championship in Bruinisse, The Netherlands. It is being held from 8-13 September.
Entry is through Manage2Sail here
An event website with further information is being constructed here: 2026.okeuropeans.org
2026 Autumn Trophy - Bandol
Entry is open for 2026 Autumn Trophy in Bandol.
There's nothing quite like it. The 2026 OK Dinghy Autumn Trophy is being held from 15-19 September in Bandol, France. Entry is open, the NoR is published.
All details are on the OKDIA events website here
2026 Spring Cup - Medemblik
The traditional start of the European season - Already 32 entries
Entry and details here
2027 World Championship - Thailand
On the expression of interest page there are 118 sailors signed up, though predicted numbers are even higher. The Notice of Race is almost ready to publish and entry will open soon.
Watch the promo video above to get an overview of the venue:
The expression of interest is on the event website here