Host Clubs
The championships will be hosted by the National Yacht Club and The Royal St. George Yacht Club which are both located in Dun Laoghaire Harbour adjacent to the superb sailing waters of Dublin Bay on the east coast of Ireland. The two Clubs with their magnificent period buildings dating back to the 1800s, modern state of the art changing facilities and surrounding shore areas, and world renowned race management teams, have many years of experience hosting major international sailing events and offer ILCA sailors an excellent venue for a championships. The ILCA’s will be parked ashore on the Carlisle Pier which is located between the two host Clubs. Dublin Bay weather conditions are generally extremely well suited to racing and there is a wide range of accommodation and other services available for participants both in Dun Laoghaire and the greater Dublin area. The championships are supported by Sport Ireland, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and Fáilte Ireland.
Ireland
Renowned the world over for its warmth, hospitality, unrivaled infrastructure and unique culture, it’s little wonder that Ireland is considered The Event Island. From its cosmopolitan cities to stunning seascapes, captivating cliffs to lush mountain tops, events held here take on the very essence of their surroundings. International championships in particular excel in our world-class infrastructure with vibrant people and a landscape that never fails to inspire. We will bring to this event a style and spirit that’s uniquely Irish. A deeply passionate nation, we adore being part of a crowd that roars with unwavering support. Irish hearts, like Irish doors, are always open.
Dún Laoghaire
Considered as the sailing capital of Ireland, Dun Laoghaire is located on the southern side of Dublin Bay, 11km from the centre of Dublin City. It offers sailors, officials and families a uniquely compact site with easy circulation between the accommodation, dinghy park, and social/dining areas. The championship venue is a short distance from the sailing area, airport and capital city of Dublin.
This video of the 2025 ILCA U21 World Championships co-hosted by the National and Royal St.George Yacht Club’s in August 2025 gives a flavour of ILCA racing on Dublin Bay:
Should you have any queries, please email inquiries@2026ilcaworldsireland.com
More details on the two Host Clubs and Dun Laoghaire Harbour are available on their respective websites through these links:
