Organising Authorities:
Royal Varuna Yacht Club & ILCA Asia
Dates:
11 to 20 December 6th ILCA Asian & Open Championships 2026
Venue & Address:
Royal Varuna Yacht Club, 286 Moo 12 Pratamnak Road, Nongpure, Banglamung, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
click HERE for NOTICE OF RACE
Entry to the Championships is open to sailors who meet the criteria as per the Entry Procedure of the Notice of Race.
ILCA7, ILCA6 & ILCA4 shall be raced in this event. Sailors shall submit their entry through this event site.
Classes & Divisions:
ILCA7 Men / Masters / U21
ILCA6 Men / Youth U19 Boys, Masters
ILCA6 Women / Youth U19 Girls, Masters
ILCA4 Youth U18 / U16 Boys
ILCA4 Youth U18 / U16 Girls
Schedule of Events:
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11-13 December | Training and Preparation |
| 14 December | Registration, Equipment Inspection |
| 15 December | Equipment Inspection / Practice Race/Opening Ceremony |
| 16 – 19 December | Racing |
| 20 December | Racing, Prize Presentation & Closing Ceremony |
Important Dates & Entry Procedure
Step 1 – Application for Entry
Application for Entry will be accepted online beginning 1 September 2026 on this site.
Application for Entry closes on 15 November 2026 2359hr SGP time.
Step 2 – ILCA District Endorsement
Each ILCA District / National Association will be requested to review the application for entries from its district / nation.
ILCA Districts / National Associations may refuse a competitor’s application based on sailing ability, membership status or failure to meet other national entry requirements. Competitors will be notified by email when their applications are refused, and the reason for the refusal will be specified.
Applications shall be considered as rejected if the ILCA Districts / National Associations do not respond by 20 November 2026 2359hr SGP time.
Step 3 – Entry Offer & Payment
Upon receipt of district endorsements, offers for entries with payment link will be sent to successful competitors. Offers for entries must be accepted and paid by Entry Closing Date 30 November 2026 2359hr SGP time.
*Only sailors from ILCA District / National Association that have paid up the 2025 District Membership Fees to ILCA will be offered entries.
Entry Fees is USD $480.
Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of ILCA Asia and upon payment of a Late Entry Fee of USD $80 in addition to the Entry Fees above.
Coach registration & team/coach/support boats
All coach/support boats shall register on this site from the Entry Open Date.
Coaches / support boats will be required to pay a fee of USD 100 at registration on site.
The fee will include event souvenir(s), after-race snacks and all socials in the schedule.
Equipment Suppliers
For charter boats, please contact:
Accommodations:
We recommend sailors book rooms in the Pratamnak Hill area for easier commute to the club. Several hotels and AirBnBs are within walking distance of the Royal Varuna Yacht Club. The closest hotels are The Monttra Pattaya and The Cross Pattaya Pratamnak. Best rates for rooms are available through online booking platforms such as Agoda.com, Booking.com, and Trip.com.
Event Contacts:
Host, letter of invitation, local transfers, accommodations:
Koravic Bhanubandh (Wikki)
Email: event.rvyc@gmail.com | WhatsApp: +66891119191
Coach boat charter, shipping, pre-training and club inquiry:
Nattawut Vongrak (Oat)
Email: sailcoach@varuna.org | WhatsApp:+66871474868
ILCA Asia contact:
Event Secretary
email: events.ILCA.Asia@gmail.com
2026 ILCA Asia Annual Overall Ranking
The 6th ILCA Asian & Open Championships 2026 is one of the 2 events to count for the 2026 ILCA Asia Annual Overall Ranking.
