The SailCoach Coaching Tour package has everything you need to have a successful championship, with none of the hassles that goes with trying to bring things together at the right place, at the right time. So let SailCoach look after everything at the regatta, and you only need to enter and book your flights.

When you join us, you’ll have a coach who is experienced and skilled, often having Olympic-level experience. Our coaching group’s target size is just six sailors per coach, so you’ll get personalised attention. We provide a complete package that includes airport transfers, accommodation, and high-level coaching. You also have the option to rent an ILCA Dinghy charter boat from SailCoach. All you need to do is sign up for the regatta and book your flights, making it simpler and straightforward.

A typical day
The day would start with a morning briefing, looking over the weather forecasting and communicating anything important from the coaches meeting and specific points to note for the days racing. The SailCoach coaches will offer you coaching support afloat, such as towing if necessary, to get to the starting line. Carry any bags with food and spare parts, along with a jacket to keep warm between races.

The day finishes with a post-race debrief and discussion of the day’s events. In some cases, our coaches will make briefings individually going around the boat park before or after racing, depending on the circumstances. We advise our sailors to settle any differences on the water or in the boat park when possible. However, we will be there to support you during protests if all else fails.

Numbers will be limited on this coaching tour, so you are advised to book early.

Programme:
26th March 2024
Arrive at Trieste Airport, Italy (Airport Code TRS) and be met by a member of SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff, and they will take you to Yacht Club Burja Izola, the venue for this year’s championship.

27th to the  28th of March 2024:
In the two days before the Izola Europa Cup begins, sailors will have the opportunity to set up their ILCA charter boats, complete any measurement requirements, and start getting to know the venue.

29th March to the 31st of March 2022:
Racing starts in the Izola Europa Cup regatta, and whether the regatta is used as a training opportunity for sailors taking part in the ILCA 4 Europeans a few days later, our experienced coaches will be there to support the SailCoach group. They’ll help the sailors find their racing rhythm, become familiar with the venue, and adapt to the competitive atmosphere.

31th of March or the 1st of April 2024:
For sailors not staying with us for the ILCA 4 Europeans, one of our friendly SailCoach staff members will arrange transportation to the airport. This can be scheduled for either the evening of the final day of racing or the following morning.

1st of April to the  4thof  April 2024:
For participants doing both regattas, we’ll use this time for rest and have a detailed analysis after the Europa Cup. Once everyone is well rested, we’ll move on to additional pre-regatta training. With the insights gained from the Izola Europa Cup, we’ll have a clearer idea of how to sail best at this challenging venue.

3rd of April 2024.
For the sailors who will be joining us for the ILCA 4 European Championships, arrive at Trieste Airport, Italy (Airport Code TRS) and be met by a member of SailCoach’s friendly coaching staff, and they will take you to Yacht Club Burja Izola, the venue for this year’s championship.

 After which, they will have time to start preparing and familiarising themselves with the venue under the guidance of our experienced coaches.

5th of April to the 6th of April 2024
Over these two days, we’ll focus on a mix of training and recovery. We’ll also help sailors with measurement and registration, which can be a stressful process. Any time spent on the water will be for those last-minute refinements to make sure our athletes are as well prepared for the first day of racing.

7th of April to the 12th of April 2024:
Racing starts in the ILCA 4 Youth European Championships 2024 and is shaping up to be a challenging event with six days of racing ahead. The first three days will consist of qualifying rounds, followed by the division of fleets into gold, silver, and bronze for the remaining three days of finals. We understand that this can be a daunting experience, but you can trust SailCoach’s experienced coaching staff to provide you with the necessary support, both on and off the water, to help you achieve your goals.

13th of April 2024
A member of the SailCoach staff will drop you off at Trieste Airport, Italy, for your journey home, hopefully with a trophy or two under your belt. One thing is for sure: you will have gained a lot of experience in these major championships and have sweet memories that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

ILCA 4 Youth Europeans Coaching Tour Package

Option 1- Izola Europa Cup warm up regatta and European Championships:
We can offer you our total package option for both regattas, which includes airport transfers, accommodation, pre-training and venue familiarisation prior to the championship, help with registration and measurement and our world-class coaching. On top of this, you would need to budget for flights, entry fees, ILCA Dinghy charter, meal expenses and pocket money.

There is a “day coaching” option for the young sailors who would like to stay with their parents and have our coaching staff look after everything on the water.

Option 2 – ILCA 4 European Championships Package:
As mentioned above, we can offer you our total package option for this championship, which includes airport transfers, accommodation, pre-training and venue familiarisation prior to the championship, help with registration and measurement and our world-class coaching. On top of this, you would need to budget for flights, entry fee, ILCA Dinghy charter, meal expenses and pocket money.

Agin, there is a “day coaching” option.

Option 3 – Europa Cup Package:
Finally, we can also offer you our total package option for the Izola Europa Cup, which includes airport transfers, accommodation, pre-training and venue familiarisation prior to the championship, help with registration and measurement and our world-class coaching. On top of this, you would need to budget for flights, entry fee, ILCA Dinghy charter, meal expenses and pocket money.

Again there is a “day coaching” option.

Charter Boat Options
If you need an ILCA Dinghy charter for a regatta, we would be happy to organise this for you. Those taking part in one of our coaching tour packages, please ask us for our special rate…