August 24-29, 2026

Star European Championship 2026 to Take Place in Medemblik, Holland

This year, the picturesque town of Medemblik, Holland, will host the prestigious Star European Championship 2026, scheduled from August 24 to 29. This exciting event will be organized by Star Class Holland at the Regatta Center Medemblik, with the revered race committee of KNZ&RV Muiden overseeing the competition.

Medemblik has long stood as a pillar of excellence in European sailing, renowned for its ability to host complex, world-class regattas with consistency and distinction. The town boasts an impressive history of key sailing events, including multiple Star Class European and World Championships, the SPA Regatta, Holland Regatta, Delta Lloyd Regatta (Olympic classes), and the Open Dutch Championships across various high-performance classes. It also regularly hosts ISAF and World Sailing sanctioned events, reflecting its commitment to high-standard competitions.

2025 STAR CLASS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP CONCLUDES IN VIAREGGIO

Chieffi and Colaninno crowned champions as
Cayard and Iverson take final race win

Viareggio, Italy — June 14, 2025 – The curtain has come down on the 2025 Star Class European Championship with the seventh and final race sailed today off the coast of Viareggio in light air and calm seas. Despite just 5 knots of breeze and glassy conditions, the Race Committee delivered an excellent performance – trusting the wind would settle in, and successfully completing the race to close out a remarkable week of sailing.

The final race was dominated from the start by Paul Cayard and George Iverson (USA), who rounded the top mark with a comfortable lead and steadily extended their margin over the hour-long course. Holding second throughout the race were Renato Conde (POR) and Taavi Taveter (EST), newcomers to the Star Class who have shown impressive skill and consistency all week. Finishing third were Giovanni Coppo (ITA) with German crew Frithjof Kleen, while Diego Negri and Sergio Lambertenghi closed out the race in fourth after a thrilling duel to the line, edging out Tonči Stipanović and Tudor Bilic by just one second.

ENRICO CHIEFFI AND NANDO COLANINNO CLINCH 2025 STAR CLASS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP WITH A RACE TO SPARE

Consistent performance secures title ahead of Saturday’s final race

Viareggio, Italy — June 13, 2025 – A masterclass in consistency and control has crowned Enrico Chieffi and Nando Colaninno as the 2025 Star Class European Champions, with one race still to sail. The Italian duo secured the title on Day Three of the regatta after another strong performance in the steady thermal conditions that have characterized the week—6 to 8 knots of sea breeze, flat seas, and blue skies off the Tuscan coast.

Today’s first race (Race 5) was a defining moment, with Chieffi and Colaninno claiming their second bullet of the series, extending their lead and mathematically securing the championship. Their rock-solid scoreline throughout the week showcased not only speed and tactical precision but also a calm, focused approach under pressure.

TIGHT RACING AND LOCAL VICTORY MARK DAY TWO AT THE STAR CLASS EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP IN VIAREGGIO

Chieffi-Colaninno hold overall lead;
McKenzie-Faucheaux best team of the day

Viareggio, Italy — June 12, 2025 – Day two of the 2025 Star Class European Championship delivered another round of high-stakes, high-skill racing on the waters off Viareggio, with two more races completed in conditions very similar to the opening day.

Races 3 and 4 of the series were both preceded by general recalls and ultimately started under black flag, a reflection of the competitive intensity on the start line. Race 3 saw two teams disqualified under the black flag rule, while Race 4 claimed five.