ILCA 6 Youth European Championships and Open European Trophy 2026 in Thessaloniki - Overall
by Agustín Argüelles 19 Jul 05:42 PDT
13-18 July 2026
The 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships & Open European Trophy came to a close on Saturday in Thessaloniki, with a dramatic final day of racing that had a little bit of everything.
Racing was delayed by 30 minutes ashore due to a lack of wind, but once fleets made it out onto the water, the breeze built steadily through the day — starting at just 4 to 5 knots before rising through 8, then 10, and finally topping out at 14 knots for a thrilling finish to the championship. Both scheduled races were completed for all six fleets, bringing the final race total to 12 for the week.
Champions Crowned
In the girls' fleet, Hermione Ghicas GRE claimed the European Championship title on home waters, adding it to her collection as the reigning 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Champion. The girls' Under-17 European title went to Sofia Berteotti ITA, being her second European title in less than 12 months, after winning the 2025 EurILCA Team Racing Championship, also in Greece.
In the boys' fleet, Jiri Tomes CZE was crowned European Champion, also securing the Under-17 European Championship title. Erik Scheidt BRA topped the boys' Open European Trophy.
A Championship to Remember
EurILCA extends its sincere thanks to the Nautical Athletic Club of Kalamaria Thessaloniki for their outstanding hospitality and organisation throughout the week. It was a wonderful championship, delivering close racing, emerging talent and unforgettable moments on and off the water — one that will be remembered for a long time to come.
Overall Results:
Women's European Championship Podium
- Hermione Ghicas GRE – 58 pt
- Marina Murri ITA – 79 pt
- Beata Dokoupilova CZE – 102 pt
Women's Open European Trophy Podium
- Hermione Ghicas GRE – 58 pt
- Marina Murri ITA – 79 pt
- Chloe Turner NZL – 86 pt
Women's Under-17 European Championship Podium
- Sofia Berteotti ITA – 140 pt
- Derin Bartan TUR – 182 pt
- Francisca Puig Bonet ESP – 189 pt
Women's Full Results
Men's European Championship Podium
- Jiri Tomes CZE – 46 pt
- Manuel Henk Vos ITA – 49 pt
- Nikko Palou ESP – 70 pt
Men's Open European Trophy Podium
- Erik Scheidt BRA – 40 pt
- Jiri Tomes CZE – 46 pt
- Manuel Henk Vos ITA – 49 pt
Men's Under-17 European Championship Podium
- Jiri Tomes CZE – 46 pt
- Nikko Palou ESP – 70 pt
- Nathan Wehrle FRA – 125 pt
Men's Full Results