2026 Solidarity Program Applications Close 1 September

Published August 11, 2025

Hi female youth sailors. Applications close on September 1st for the 2026 ILCA 4 Solidarity Program, Hobart Tasmania.

If you are aged between 13 & 16 years on Jan 1st, 2026, then you may be eligible for your Australian State Solidarity spot. This is what’s on offer:

Free entry to the 2026 Oceania & Australian Open & Youth championship in Hobart, including complementary tickets to all functions.
An Ilca4 charter boat in race condition supplied by Performance Sailcraft Australia.
Squad coaching for the whole regatta supplied by Australian Sailing.
A team unform & merchandise supplied by Performance Sailcraft Australia.

You will join a squad comprising one girl from each Australian State plus one from NZ & a Pacific Island. The total package is worth more than $3000.00.

Successful applicants will fund their own travel & accommodation.

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.

Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to sail in Hobart & make loads of new friends.