European Championships 2024

First schedule released for the European Championships 2024 in Sneek

5 January 2024
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Sneek, Netherlands – The excitement builds as the European Championships for the Hansa class approaches. Here’s a rundown of the upcoming schedule:

Schedule

Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14:
Participants are getting ready for the championships with registration and boat measurements. Sailors and teams from all over Europe are arriving, eager to join this prestigious event.

Sunday, September 15:
The excitement starts with a practice race, where participants explore the lake of Sneek. The day ends with the grand opening of the European Championships, marking the official start of the thrilling week.

Monday, September 16 to Saturday, September 21:
Get set for a week full of exciting races and impressive sailing performances. Each day brings new challenges as participants compete for the coveted championship title.

Saturday, September 21:
Join us for the highly anticipated awards ceremony, where all champions will be honored, and the championships for the Hansa class concludes splendidly.

Royal Yacht Club Sneek

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Accommodations now available for booking

3 January 2024
Shauna
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Sneek, Netherlands – Sailors can now secure their stay for the European Championships by accessing the list of available housing options on our website, featuring accommodations conveniently situated near the event location in The Netherlands. The majority of these housing options are located in Sneek or in its near surroundings. 

Sailors can find these accommodations listed under the ‘Accommodations‘ section on our website.

Hotel Ship next to event

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International Hansa Class Association announces host of the 2024 European Championships

22 June 2023
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The International Hansa Class Association is pleased to announce the details of the 2024 Hansa Class European Championships. The event will be held in Sneek, The Netherlands, hosted by Royal Yacht Club Sneek. The proposed dates are the 14th– 21st September 2024.

In making the announcement, VP Championships, Bob Schahinger said: “It is with pleasure we announce that the 2024 European Championships will be held in The Netherlands, hosted by the Royal Yacht Club Sneek. The proposal from this venue was very strong and the Club has an impressive record of hosting major sailing championships. As a committee we are keen to see our major events spread throughout venues and countries to allow growth within our classes. This event will be the first major Hansa Class championship to be held in Northern Europe since the 2016 Hansa Class World Championships in Medemblik. We are grateful to the other countries who expressed interest in hosting this event, and look forward to working with the Royal Yacht Club Sneek to facilitate an excellent championship”.

Chairman of the Racing Committee from the Yacht Club Sneek, Klaas Weissenbach said “We are very pleased that the 2024 Hansa Class European Championships will be held in Sneek, The Netherlands. The venue will be at a great location in the Sneekermeer (lake near the city of Sneek). Each year the Sneekermeer is the location for many large sailing competitions. But for 2024 we especially want to give a warm welcome to all sailors and spectators of the Hansa class. The Royal Yacht club Sneek and our crew are very enthusiastic and looking forward to organize this great event together with the IHCA.”

Invited classes for the Championships will be the Hansa 2.3, Hansa 303 singles and doubles and Hansa Liberty.

Upcoming major championships for the Hansa Classes are the 2022 Hansa Class Asia Pacific and Para World Sailing Championships in Hiroshima in October and the 2023 Hansa Class World Championships in Portimao, Portugal in October 2023.

More information will be posted to this and the IHCA website – www.hansaclass.org – as it becomes available.

Royal Yacht Club Sneek

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