What is the European Schools’ Cup ?
In the heart of the Adriatic Sea, anticipation is rising for the 2026 European Schools’ Cup, where students aged 12 to 18 from across Europe will embark on a unique week-long sailing adventure in Croatia.
The modern sailing yachts, each equipped with four double cabins, will be the setting for this exciting journey. Gliding through crystal-clear waters, the students will experience the stunning Croatian islands, their sails full of Adriatic wind. As evening falls, the boats will anchor in quiet bays, offering the perfect backdrop for stories, laughter, and starlit skies.
Days will be devoted to learning the art of sailing under the guidance of experienced skippers and co-skippers. Participants will practice hoisting sails, maneuvering, and navigation, while also discovering the rhythm of life onboard: cooking together in the galley, sharing tasks, and bonding in the cozy cabins.
More than just a challenge, the European Schools’ Cup 2026 is a transformative experience. It will inspire teamwork, responsibility, and resilience, while fostering friendships and a love for the sea that go far beyond the competition itself.
✈️ Luxembourg – Zadar – Luxembourg
We’ll be flying together in style on a private Boeing 737-800, with a direct connection from Luxembourg to Zadar and back. The exact schedule will be shared with you shortly.
🚌 Zadar – Marina Kornati
On arrival in Zadar, private buses will be waiting to take us straight to Marina Kornati. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the short 25-minute ride before stepping on board your yacht!
Q&A’s
- The program: you’ll find the program in the “Skippers’ book” which link will be sent to all participants. There, you’ll find all information you need.
- Fleet: made of 4 double cabin boats, 2 heads, the boat design can be found HERE
- Tracking: every morning, the link to track the boats will be released on this page as well as on our Facebook
- Trackers instructions: HERE
- Weather: HERE
DO NOT HESITATE TO DROP THE CLUB AN EMAIL WITH RELEVANT ISSUES, WE WILL POST THEM HERE WITH THE ANSWERS.
Packing list: The YES ✅ & the NOPE ❌
What to bring ?
In a soft bag. No hard suitcase please !
- sailing gloves
- fleece
- socks
- sneakers (2 pairs: one for travel and shore use, and one with white soles for sailing)
- comfy trousers (no jeans while sailing – they don’t dry)
- waterproof jacket
- teeshirts
- bermudas
- pyjama
- 1 large + 1 medium size towel – a beach towel (depending on the weather forecast)
- cap
- sun cream
- sun glasses
- toiletry bag
- baby wipes – 1 pack per bathroom, to wash your hands (water saving)
The whole to be packed in a SOFT bag, no hard suitcase, handles secured by a strap that goes all around the bag.
What NOT to bring ?
1 week prior departure, check the weather forecast HERE and pack accordingly !
Bed sheets, pillows, and blankets will be provided on all boats. If you need an extra blanket, please ask your technician at check-in.