making you better

For over 30 years, SailCoach has developed successful pathways from Optimist sailing to Olympic campaigns. If you’re serious about improving, we are here to help.

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SailCoach

Why SailCoach?

At SailCoach, we’ve created more than a coaching programme. We’ve built a complete environment where sailors, clubs and federations can access expert coaching, world-class facilities and the support they need to develop, compete and succeed.

Why SailCoach?

What Makes SailCoach Different?

We’re a sailor centred organisation that looks beyond today’s results. Every decision we make is guided by what’s best for the athlete, helping each individual build confidence, develop independence and achieve long-term success in the sport.

What Makes SailCoach Different?

Find Your Pathway

Every sailor’s journey is different. Whether you’re an individual sailor, a club, a class association or a national federation, SailCoach offers the coaching, facilities and support to help you achieve your goals. Explore the pathway that’s right for you.

Our Key Programmes

Whether you’re just starting out or striving for victory, we’re here to help

SailCoach Academy

Based in Malta, where training takes place four times a week, the SailCoach Academy combines education and expert coaching to inspire the next generation of champions.

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SailCoach Academy

Based in Malta, where training takes place four times a week, the SailCoach Academy combines education and expert coaching to inspire the next generation of champions.

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BaseCamp

Join our ILCA training groups in Malta or Valencia for anything from one week to several months. BaseCamp combines quality coaching, strong training partners and physical preparation to help ambitious sailors make real progress.

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Coaching Tours

Expert coaching support at major international regattas, helping sailors perform at their best when it matters most.

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Coaching Tours

Expert coaching support at major international regattas, helping sailors perform at their best when it matters most.

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Malta Europa Cup - Euromed

Join SailCoach at Malta's premier ILCA/Optimist regattas. Expert coaching, structured preparation, and race support at two of Europe's leading sailing events.

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Malta Europa Cup - Euromed

Join SailCoach at Malta's premier ILCA/Optimist regattas. Expert coaching, structured preparation, and race support at two of Europe's leading sailing events.

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TY Programmes

Spend three unforgettable weeks combining race training, adventure and fun. Based at our Valencia SailBase, students improve their sailing, build confidence and independence, and make lifelong friends.

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TY Programmes

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Optimist Coaching

Our Optimist coaching develops skilled competitors by building strong foundations, mastering race tactics, and boosting confidence for success on and off the water.

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Optimist Coaching

Our Optimist coaching develops skilled competitors by building strong foundations, mastering race tactics, and boosting confidence for success on and off the water.

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Optimist Coaching

Our Optimist coaching develops skilled competitors by building strong foundations, mastering race tactics, and boosting confidence for success on and off the water.

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Upcoming Events

We run sessions in some of the world’s most iconic sailing sports

Aug 17, 2026

ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 High Performance Summer Clinic

Join SailCoach for an exciting 10 day ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 High Performance Summer Clinic at our Valencia SailBase, designed to provide a platform for talented club sailors aged 15 and over who have been active in their national youth sailing circuits or Optimist sailors looking to transition to the ILCA Class.

Location:

Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain

Aug 20, 2026

2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Championships – Coaching Tour

The 2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Championships will be held in the Irish capital Dublin, from Sunday, the 23rd of August to Sunday, the 30th of August 2026. We at SailCoach have been offering “Coaching Tours” for over 30 years. As a result, we have the experience that brings the confidence you can rely on for this important regatta.

Location:

Dun Laogahire Harbour, Dublin, Irland

Sep 1, 2026

2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship – Coaching Tour

The 2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship will be held in the Irish capital Dublin, from Saturday 5 September to Saturday 12 September 2026. We at SailCoach have been offering “Coaching Tours” for over 30 years. As a result, we have the experience that brings the confidence you can rely on for this important regatta.

Location:

Dun Laogahire Harbour, Dublin, Irland

Aug 17, 2026

ILCA 4 and ILCA 6 High Performance Summer Clinic

Location:

Valencia SailBase, Real Club Náutico de Valencia, Spain

Aug 20, 2026

2026 ILCA 7 Men's Worlds Championships – Coaching Tour

Location:

Dun Laogahire Harbour, Dublin, Irland

Sep 1, 2026

2026 ILCA 6 Women's World Championship – Coaching Tour

Location:

Dun Laogahire Harbour, Dublin, Irland

Oct 6, 2026

2026 ILCA Under 21 European Championships

The 2026 ILCA Under 21 Europeans will be held in the city of Bodrum, Turkey, from Friday, the 9th of October to Friday, the 16th of October 2026. We at SailCoach have been offering “Coaching Tours” for over 30 years. As a result, we have the experience that brings the confidence you can rely on for this important regatta.

Location:

Bodrum, Turkey

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Train. Compete. Win.

Proven pathways that have taken over 60 sailors to the Olympic Games.

Welcome to SailCoach, the world’s first and leading coaching and support organisation for dinghy sailors. Since 1995, we have supported sailors from around the globe, with dedicated SailBases in Malta and Valencia, Spain. To date, SailCoach has helped over 60 sailors qualify for the Olympics, including four Olympic medals, reflecting the strength of our coaching and performance pathway. Our experienced international team guides sailors from club level to elite competition, providing structured, results-driven programmes in world-class wind and sea conditions.

2004 our first Olympic Medal

2025 our last champion