APPLICATIONS OPEN: 2026 EUROPEAN MATCH RACE TOUR
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Applications are officially open for skippers and teams wishing to compete in the 2026 European Match Race Tour. Now entering its 8th season, the EMRT remains Europe's premier platform for match racing, bringing together top-ranked teams for high-intensity, boat-on-boat tactical duels.

2026 Tour Calendar:
The 2026 season features five qualifying stops across iconic European venues, culminating in the Grand Final:

• Stop I: Rhodes, Greece
• Stop II: Madrid, Spain
• Stop III: Lillehammer, Norway
• Stop IV: Marmaris, Turkey
• Stop V: Varna, Bulgaria
• Grand Final: Naples, Italy
  
  

Restricted Entry & Invitation Process:
To maintain the highest level of competition, the EMRT is a restricted-entry tour.

1. Application: Teams must apply via the EMRT Registration System. You may apply for multiple events simultaneously by checking the relevant boxes in the form.
2. Invitations: Official invitations will be issued at least three months prior to each event.
3. The 48-Hour Rule: Teams must respond to an invitation within 48 hours. Please note that if a skipper does not explicitly decline within this window, the invitation will be deemed accepted, and the team will be committed to the event.

Important Dates for Teams:

• Applications Open: Monday, 5 January 2026
• Rhodes Initial Allocation Deadline: 28 February 2026 (23:59 GMT)
• Madrid Initial Allocation Deadline: 31 March 2026 (23:59 GMT)
• Rhodes Invitation Window Opens: 1 March 2026
• Madrid Invitation Window Opens: 1 April 2026

​Registration & Official Documents:
Visit our updated website to find event-specific details, the Notice of Race (currently under final review), and links to the Official Notice Board (ONB).  👉 www.europeanmatchracetour.com

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