The outcome of the final two inshore races at the 2024 ORC European Championship determined three new ORC European Champions in Class A, B, and C.

Thursdays 10-12 knot conditions offered perfect for tight inshore racing at the 2024 ORC European Championship with some new teams having entered the winner’s circles in the day’s two Windward-leeward races.

The start to the inshore racing program of the 2024 ORC European Championship delivered what’s expected at ORC championship events: highly-competitive close racing among pro and amateur teams alike sailing a wide variety of boat types.

The fleet of 56 entries in the 2024 ORC European Championship has completed their first and arguably most important race of the event: the Long Offshore Race, which is non-discardable in the final scores.

Mariehamn, Åland – August 11, 2024 – After completing all inspection and registration formalities today, organizers at the 2024 ORC European Championship report that 56 teams in three classes are ready to start off the competition on Monday, August 12 with a Long Offshore Race held in local Baltic waters around the Åland Islands and neighboring Swedish coast.

Please read along for instructions upon arrival to the Race Harbor at ÅSS in Mariehamn

Well begun is half done! The competition is approaching, and there is still time to make final preparations before it begins. Here you will find useful material on safety and other equipment.

As the ORC Europeans 2024 competition approaches, both the event merchandise and the social events organized alongside the competition are becoming relevant. Since sustainability is a priority in this year's planning, we encourage participants to preorder event merchandise and register for some of the social events.

ORC Europeans has partnered up with Under Ytan, a company dedicated to creating memorable experiences through their unique craft sodas.

European Offshore Sailing Championships will be held in Mariehamn, Åland, in August, with Garmin Nordic Finland Oy as a key partner enabling the event. Head of the ORC Europeans 2024 organisation, an active sailor and sports lover, Noora Westerlund shares her tips for developing or maintaining sailing fitness.

ORC European Championship’s partner in the event’s carbon footprint calculation and sustainable event consulting is now known as Nordic Impact. Their operations have evolved with their clients' needs, expanding from climate expertise to a broader range of ESG services.

ORC Europeans has teamed up with John Nurminen Foundation to raise awareness on the state of the Baltic Sea and join forces of all sailors and sea lovers to contribute to save the Baltic Sea. You can also join the effort to save a piece of the Baltic Sea by donating to the ORC Europeans Baltic Sea Fund.

ORC Europeans has partnered up with Origin by Ocean, a Finnish technology and materials innovation company that rids the oceans of harmful algae and turns it into everyday goods.

ORC Europeans 2024 is proud to present Viking Line as our official travel partner with a special discount for everyone travelling to Åland from Helsinki, Turku and Stockholm.

Our partner Ålandhotels has lovely offers for the race guests!

Networking event with Visit Åland in Mariehamn on the 24th of November.