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Call for Bids - 2026 NAs and 2027 Worlds

Laura Jeffers | Published on 5/8/2025


CALL FOR BIDS

2026 Women’s, Junior & Masters North American Championships

2026 North American Championships

 

Championship AREA/REGION HOST: Midwest / Northeast USA

 

To the best extent possible, the host should seek to provide:

  • A venue (or two nearby venues) conducive to terrific sailing as well as on shore activities during the Summer of 2026.
  • Ability to host at least 75+ Teams over a 3-4 day racing period (for each event) preceded by a day for practice.
  • Ability to staff a first-class race committee, jury and appropriate number of safety boats. ILCA will have final approval of PRO.
  • Ability to provide space for boat measurement (including weighing and sail measurement) and Class Meetings.
  • Overall trophies for skipper and crew, for top 5-10 places based on number of entered.
  • Ability to provide the above for a reasonable registration fee, to include a $50.00 per boat fee payable to the ILCA.
  • An ILCA Class Representative may be appointed to act as a liaison between the RC and the Class. If applicable that person would be stationed on the main RC Boat.

 

Deadline for bids: September 1, 2025.  Winning bid will be announced during the 2025 ILCA North American Championships at the Carolina Yacht Club, September 23 - 27, 2025
Questions? Contact Joe Starck, VP of NA's 

The 2026 NA's will be the US Qualifier for the 2027 World Championship that will be held at a North American Venue. 

Full Details: 
2026 NAs - Call for Bids



CALL FOR BIDS

2027 World and Master World Championships

 

AREA/REGION HOST: North America

 

To the best extent possible, the host should seek to provide:

  • A venue conducive to terrific sailing as well as on shore activities during 2027.
  • Ability to host at least 65 Teams over a 3-4 day racing period (for each event) preceded by a day for practice for each event.
  • Ability to staff a first-class race committee, international jury and appropriate number of safety boats. ILCA will have final approval of PRO.
  • Ability to provide space for boat measurement (including weighing and sail measurement) and Class Meetings.
  • Overall trophies for skipper and crew, for top 5-10 places (based on number entered) for each event.
  • Ability to provide the above for a reasonable registration fee, to include a $100.00 per boat fee payable to the ILCA for the main Worlds event.
  • An ILCA Class Representative may be appointed to act as a liaison between the RC and the Class. If applicable that person would be stationed on the main RC Boat.


Deadline for bids: December 1, 2025. Questions, Contact Josh Goldman, VP of Worlds. 

Full Details: 
2027 Worlds - Call for Bids



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