# Optimist European Team Racing Championship

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/optimist-european-team-racing-championship
> Updated: 2026-10-18T14:10:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Optimist European Team Racing Championship was held at Univela in Campione del Garda, Italy, from October 13 to 17. The youth sailing event featured sixteen national teams and approximately 190 matches, with athletes competing in squads of four. 

Spain secured the gold medal after defeating Turkey 2-0 in the final. The winning Spanish squad, consisting of Mary Anne Osha, Lluc Bestard, Pedro Burgues, and Jan Palou, all represent the Real Club Náutico de Palma. Turkey earned the silver medal, while Italy took bronze following a victory over Poland.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Spain wins Optimist European Team Championship

Spain won the Optimist European Team Championship at Lake Garda, defeating Turkey in the final with a squad from the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-wins-optimist-european-team-championship

### 2026-10-07: Campione del Garda to host Optimist European Team Racing Championship

The Optimist European Team Racing Championship will take place in Campione del Garda from October 13-17, featuring sixteen national teams in a youth sailing competition dedicated to coach Claudio Brighenti.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/campione-del-garda-to-host-optimist-european-team-racing-championship

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Cite as: Optimist European Team Racing Championship. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/optimist-european-team-racing-championship