
2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships



This event will serve as a qualifier for the 2027 Optimist Team Trials.
This event will serve as a qualifier for the 2027 Optimist Team Trials.
This event will serve as a qualifier for the 2027 Optimist Team Trials.
The 2026 Optimist Team Trials will be hosted by the Fairhope Yacht Club in Alabama. Registration for the event is open to those who have qualified for the event.
There will be a USNT/DT practice at Fairhope YC April 10-12.
The US Sailing Center of Martin County will host the 2026 Optimist Sunshine State Championship in early March.
In late July, the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series returns to Marblehead, hosted by the Corinthian Yacht Club.
The weekend of racing kicks off with first signals on Thursday for the IOD and Rhodes 19 classes. The other classes competing will begin racing on Friday. There will be three days of stacked starts, daily socials, dinners, and live music. Be sure to not miss this iconic event and keep an eye out for our S1D regatta recap and results breakdown.

The 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series makes its summer stop in Chicago, hosted by Chicago Yacht Club.
This event brings lively competition to one of the most iconic sailing cities in the country and will also feature the Youth Keelboat Series.

In late May, the 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series shifts to Detroit.
This stop will deliver competitive racing and a classic Midwest sailing atmosphere. The event will include:
Ensign Region 5 Championship
DRYA Series Championship Qualifier
ORC Great Lakes Championship
J/35 Great Lakes Championship
Youth Keelboat Series

The 2026 Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series heads to Annapolis this May!
Set on the historic waters of the Chesapeake Bay, this stop brings vibrant competition, strong fleets, and classic Annapolis sailing energy. This event will feature:
29er Nationals
Alberg 30 Maple Leaf Trophy
Youth Keelboat Series
