Applications are now open for the 2026 Irish Sailing ILCA4 and Topper Summer Squads. Each squad programme aims to prepare sailors to compete and develop on the international circuit and includes both domestic training camps and international regatta support. The programmes focus not only on sailing specific skills but developing broadly as athletes and enjoying the experience of working and travelling together as a team. The squads are led by performance coach Liam Glynn with input from other experienced coaches.
Topper Squad
Application for the Topper Squad Summer 2026 (Closes 20th April)
Documents: Description and Selection Policy
Key Selection Event – Irish Sailing Youth National 9-12th April
Squad Events- Topper World Championship, Quiberon, France
- Topper British Nationals, Weymouth, England
ILCA4 Squad
Application for the ILCA 4 Squad Summer 2026 (Closes 20th April)
Documents: Description and Selection Policy
Key Selection Events - ILCA Munsters 4/5 April
- ILCA Ulsters 9/10 May
Target Squad Events- EurILCA EurCup, Thessaloniki, Greece
- ILCA4 World Championship, Aarhus, Denmark
NOTE: Applications close on the 4th April for the ILCA4 Worlds and those applying for the squad must complete this application. (Application through ILCA World)
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the programme lead liam.glynn@sailing.ie if you have any further questions.