Applications are now open for the 2026 ILCA Oceania Youth Solidarity Program for ILCA 4 girl sailors from Australia, New Zealand and some Pacific Island countries. The objective of the program is to actively promote the ILCA 4 class to clubs as the logical transition class for junior and youth sailors.

Each ILCA Oceania and Australian District will select one youth female sailor, who will receive free entry, a fully equipped charter boat and coaching at the 2026 Oceania & Australian Open and Youth ILCA Championships to be held from 1-8 January 2026 at Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania in Hobart, Tasmania.

Details of the program, eligibility  and selection are in the document Here.

Applicants must submit the ILCA Oceania Youth Solidarity Program Application Form on or before 1 September 2025.