Master the Art of ILCA Sailing

Join our Masters ILCA Sailing Academy Training Program in Vilamoura, designed for experienced ILCA 6 and 7 sailors who want to sharpen their skills, relive their competitive spirit, and enjoy the sport at the highest level—without the physical intensity of elite racing.

This course is more than just training; it’s an opportunity to:

✅ Learn from world-class Olympic coach Mark Littlejohn

✅ Improve your boat speed, tactics, and technical skills

✅ Enjoy a relaxed but high-level coaching environment

✅ Train with a group of like-minded sailors (4–6 boats recommended)

✅ Experience the best of Vilamoura—great sailing conditions, food, and social life

Masters sailors know that speed techniques, boat handling, starting and strategy matter just as much as physical fitness. Whether you’re racing competitively or just love the sport, this course gives you the insights and coaching that make a real difference.

📍 Location: Vilamoura, Portugal – 300 days of sunshine, fantastic sailing conditions

👥 Ideal Group Size: 4–6 boats for the best experience (individual coaching available)

🍷 Beyond the Water: Relaxed social atmosphere, great food, and a welcoming community

Join us for an unforgettable ILCA Masters training experience. Improve your skills, make your boat go faster, and enjoy world-class coaching in the perfect setting.

Costs.

5 day course
4 Sailors € 1500 each
5 or 6 Sailors €1250 each
Boats supplied

Train Like a Future Champion

The ILCA Sailing Academy Youth (U21) Training Program is designed for ambitious young sailors aged 16 and over, preparing for Youth European and World Championships, as well as those on the Olympic pathway. This program provides a unique blend of group training and high-level individual coaching, allowing each sailor to develop their strengths and make rapid progress.

This course is for sailors who:

✅ Want in-depth, individualized coaching while training within a high-performance group

✅ Are preparing for top-level U21 events and need a professional training environment

✅ Seek advanced technical knowledge on boat speed, sail setup, and race strategy

✅ Are driven to refine their technique through detailed video feedback and personal guidance

What You’ll Get:

🔹 World-class coaching from Mark Littlejohn, an expert in ILCA high-performance racing

🔹 Individualized feedback within the group setting, ensuring personalized improvement

🔹 Technical deep dives on rig setup, kinetics, hiking efficiency, and tactical decision-making

🔹 Extensive video feedback & one-on-one debriefs to analyze and refine technique

🔹 Race simulations & championship-style drills to build confidence under pressure

📍 Location: Vilamoura, Portugal – the ultimate venue for elite ILCA training

🎯 Course Duration: 5 days of high-intensity, personalized coaching

👥 Who Should Join?

Over-16 sailors looking for an elite training environment

Sailors competing in U21 European & World Championships

This is the most focused and detailed ILCA training you can get. If you’re ready to sharpen your racing skills, get the best individual coaching within a high-performance group, and prepare for elite-level competition, this is your opportunity.

Costs.

5 day Course
Minimal 2 sailors Maximum 10 sailors
2 sailors €1950 each
3 to 4 sailors €1650 each
4 to 6 sailors €1250 each
8 to 10 sailors €950 each

Boat supplied

Train Like a Champion – Intensive High-Performance Coaching

This Elite ILCA Sailing Academy Coaching Program is designed for sailors with Olympic aspirations who are ready for a deep, individualised coaching experience that guarantees rapid progress. With a minimum of two boats and a maximum of four, each sailor receives highly personalised feedback, ensuring a transformative training experience.

🔹 What You’ll Get

✅ World-Class Coaching – Work directly with Medal winning Olympic coach Mark Littlejohn, focusing on precision, speed, and decision-making at the highest level.

✅ Upwind Mastery – Achieve elite-level upwind speed, mastering powerful hiking, sail trim, and kinetic techniques to maximize efficiency.

✅ Downwind Excellence – Train in advanced downwind techniques, including wave reading, steering efficiency, kinetics and rig control under intense racing enviroment.

✅ Race-Ready Starts – Intensive starting drills, tactical positioning, and execution strategies to gain a critical edge off the line.

✅ Expert Video Analysis – Detailed video breakdowns of technique, sail trim, and race execution for maximum learning and refinement.

✅ High-Intensity Boat Handling – Learn elite-level maneuvers, mark roundings, and transitions that make the difference in top-level racing.

🔹 Course Format & Structure

📅 Duration: Minimum 5 days, up to 10 days for deep technical development

👥 Group Size: 2–4 boats only for maximum individual attention

📍 Location: Vilamoura, Portugal – Elite training conditions with 300 days of sunshine

This is the most detailed and individualised ILCA training you can get. With a heavy focus on world-class technique, decision-making, and race execution, this program guarantees you’ll be faster by the end of the training period.

Costs.

Minimum 5 days Maximum 10 days
2 Elite sailors € 380 per day each
3 or 4 Elite sailors € 230 per day each

ILCA supplied

No fee charged on rest days taken on courses over 5 days

Elite-Level Coaching, Fully Tailored to Your Federation’s Needs

This exclusive Federation-Sponsored ILCA Sailing Academy Training Program offers customised, high-performance coaching designed to maximize your sailors' development. Whether preparing for international championships or refining key technical areas, this program ensures your sailors receive world-class coaching at one of Europe’s top training venues.

🔹 Why Choose This Program?

✅ World-Class Coaching – Your sailors will train under multi medal Olympic Coach Mark Littlejohn, one of the best ILCA coaches globally.

✅ Vilamoura-Based – Training takes place in Vilamoura, Portugal, offering 300 days of sunshine and elite-level sailing conditions year-round.

✅ Turnkey Solution – The program provides nearly new boats and a coach RIB on site so federations only pay for a daily coaching fee per sailor, reducing logistical costs.

✅ Highly Individualised Coaching – Each program is custom-built to match the federation’s priorities, focusing on:

Upwind and downwind speed optimization

Racing strategy, decision-making, and starting drills

Advanced boat handling and kinetics

Tactical race execution and video analysis

✅ Flexible Course Structure – Recommended for a maximum of 5 sailors for high-quality individualized attention minium 5 days, maximum 10 days.

✅ Negotiable Pricing – Special pricing is available for federations booking multiple training camps per year.

📌 Course Format & Customization

📅 Duration: Fully flexible – tailored to each federation’s schedule

👥 Group Size: Up to 5 sailors for maximum effectiveness

📍 Location: Vilamoura, Portugal – The ultimate ILCA training venue

💰 Pricing: Negotiable, especially for multiple sessions booked annually

📌 Elevate Your Federation’s Performance

This is an unparalleled opportunity for national teams and sailing federations to secure top-tier coaching without the challenges of running an overseas training program.