Welcome to the Engineering Challenge Cup (ECC)
The Engineering Challenge Cup (ECC) is Europe’s largest annual sailing regatta for engineers and their friends.
Each year around 50 crews from companies and organisations across Europe come together for a week of competitive sailing and international friendship.
ECC combines challenging coastal races with a strong social programme and has grown into a unique event within the international engineering community.
ECC 2026 will take place from 9 to 16 May in Biograd, Croatia. Preparations are underway and crews from across Europe will once again gather for a memorable week of sailing.
Event Communication
Official updates for ECC 2026 are shared through ECC Bulletins, this website and the ECC WhatsApp communication groups.
Bulletins provide the official organisational updates in the months leading up to the event.
During the event week, practical information and daily updates will be shared via the ECC WhatsApp groups. Participants will receive the relevant WhatsApp links prior to the event.
ECC Sponsors
ECC 2026 is proudly supported by a network of sponsors and partners. Are you interested in supporting ECC and reaching a community of international professionals and sailing enthusiasts?
Below you will find the organisations currently supporting ECC 2026.
Platinum Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Tailored sponsorship
Event partners
