Entries Open for the 2027 ORC European Championship in Málaga
October 02, 2026 - Málaga, Spain - Registration is now open for the 2027 ORC European Championship, which will bring Europe’s leading offshore racing fleet to Málaga from 4 to 12 June 2027. The Notice of Race is now published, and a comprehensive event website is live with key information for competitors planning their campaigns.
Up to 80 international boats are expected to compete on the waters of Málaga and the Alborán Sea. The championship programme will combine demanding offshore racing with tactical inshore races, providing a varied test for crews in the Mediterranean conditions typical of early summer.
The event will be based at Muelle 2 in the Port of Málaga, where berthing, registration, equipment inspection, measurement, the Race Office, technical facilities and the championship village will be brought together in a single waterfront location close to the historic city centre.
“Málaga has always grown with its eyes on the sea, which forms an integral part of our history and identity. We are therefore especially delighted to host the ORC European Championship in 2027 and to welcome sailors and teams from across Europe. It will be a wonderful opportunity to share our city with them and to continue making Málaga a meeting place through sport and the sea.”
Francisco de la Torre
Mayor of Málaga
ORC Chairman Bruno Finzi: “ORC is delighted to bring another major championship to Spain. Following the highly successful 2025 ORC European Championship at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma de Mallorca, we are confident that Málaga will attract a strong and highly competitive international fleet. The 2027 European Championship will also fit perfectly into the Mediterranean racing calendar, particularly following the launch of the International Med Circuit - IMC for ORC Class 0.
“We thank the Málaga organising team and its institutional partners for presenting such a strong bid and for the excellent work already underway. Their commitment, enthusiasm and clear vision give us every confidence that sailors will enjoy an outstanding championship, both on the water and ashore. We look forward to welcoming competitors from across Europe and beyond on the road to Málaga 2027.”
Málaga was selected to host the championship at the 2025 ORC Annual General Meeting in Dublin. Málaga Sailing Cup representatives Nacho Pastor and Daniel Cuevas led the successful Costa del Sol bid, with support from Málaga City Council, Málaga Provincial Council and other partner institutions.
“We are delighted to have secured Málaga as the host city for the European Championship. We are extremely pleased that the organisational capacity we have demonstrated in recent years through the development of the Málaga Sailing Cup has been recognised. We are now ready to take another step forward with an event of this scale,” said Pastor and Cuevas.
The championship is being organised in cooperation with the Offshore Racing Congress and the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, with institutional support from the Regional Government of Andalusia, Málaga City Council and the Málaga Port Authority. Real Club Mediterráneo is also represented within the organising committee.
The event is open to boats holding a valid 2027 ORC International certificate and meeting the eligibility requirements set out in the Notice of Race. Racing is planned across Classes 0, A, B and C, subject to the published CDL limits and entry requirements.
The title of ORC European Champion will be awarded to the best-performing boat in each class, with prizes also presented to the top three boats in every class. Separate Corinthian and Female Division awards will recognise the leading eligible boat in each class, provided it meets the minimum entry requirements.
Competitors may register until 4 May 2027, while the deadline for payment of the Early Bird entry fee is 4 April 2027. Entries for the Corinthian and Female divisions must be declared by 21 May 2027.
The championship in Málaga opens with registration and equipment inspection from 4 June. A practice race and opening ceremony are scheduled for 6 June, followed by six days of championship racing from 7 to 12 June. The event will conclude with the final inshore racing and closing ceremony on 12 June.
With an international airport offering extensive connections across Europe, more than 300 days of sunshine each year and a race venue only minutes from its historic centre, Málaga offers visiting teams an accessible and vibrant Mediterranean championship destination.
Competitors can now consult the Notice of Race, submit their entry and find information about the venue, programme, logistics and accommodation through the official online channels:
ORC European Championship Málaga 2027 website: orcmalaga2027.com
ORC event website: orc.org/europeans2027
About the ORC European Championship
The ORC European Championship is one of Europe’s leading offshore sailing events. It is contested under the ORC International rating system administered by the Offshore Racing Congress and brings together high-level amateur and professional teams from across the continent.
Event: 2027 ORC European Championship
Dates: 4–12 June 2027
Venue: Muelle 2, Port of Málaga, Spain
Website: orcmalaga2027.com
