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 successfully took place from 9 to 16 May in Biograd, Croatia. Crews from across Europe once again gathered for a memorable week of competitive sailing, camaraderie and international friendship.

ECC 2026 Results

ECC 2026 delivered an exciting week of competitive racing across the Croatian coast, with close finishes, changing conditions and strong performances throughout the fleet. Congratulations to all participating crews and trophy winners.

ECC 2026 Overall Winner

1. Boat 44: CARA — Elvira Luykx
2. Boat 9: DIA — Denis O’Brien
3. Boat 14: ELARA — Johan Cnossen

Commodores Cup Winner

1. Boat 33: SILENCE FOUR — Gilles Caprari
2. Boat 39: BELLA III — Kay Heinrichs
3. Boat 70: ENIGMA — Pieter Hadjidakis

José Miguel Martinez Trophy Winner

The opening race of ECC 2026, the José Miguel Martinez Trophy, was won by BELLA III, skippered by Kay Heinrichs.

ECC Sponsors

ECC 2026 was proudly supported by a strong network of sponsors and partners. Their support helped make this edition of the Engineering Challenge Cup possible.

We sincerely thank all organisations and partners involved in ECC 2026.

Platinum Sponsors

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