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OKDIA News - July 2026: Europeans update, 2027 Worlds news, Autumn Trophy

by Robert Deaves 25 Jul 10:45 UTC
European Championship © Robert Deaves

2026 European Championship - Bruinisse
8-13 September

More details are being added to the event website here: 2026.okeuropeans.org

We look forward to seeing your entries and meeting up for a special Europeans.

In addition, there will be updates to manage2sail so that competitors can reserve breakfast, lunch and dinners as well as camping places

Entry form and documents are on Manage2Sail here

2026 Autumn Trophy - Bandol
15-19 September

This is ideal for those who want to get some early training in at the 2028 World Championship venue. Early entry deadline ends on 1 September

All details here: events.okdinghy.org/2026-autumn-trophy

June 2026 - OK Dinghy Magazine

The June 2026 issue of OK Dinghy was published just before the worlds in Skovshoved and distributed to most national secretaries there.

The June 2026 issue includes:

  • News and updates
  • Equipment lists from 2025 championships
  • Report from the 2025 Worlds in Garda and Europeans in Warnemunde
  • An interview with Daniel Björndahl
  • Technical update
  • Rod Davis on OKs
  • National round-ups from eight member countries
  • Results and Ranking List from 2025
  • Event Updates for 2026-9

It can now be read online or downloaded here

A new edition is planned around the end of the year.

2027 World Championship - Pattaya
19-26 February

2027.okworlds.org

Entries are coming in and work is under way to organise containers. At least six are planned with more under way.

Current known details are here. This wil be updated periodically.

Official Notice Board is here

Entry link is in the Notice of Race.

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