Programme

Five days, on water & on shore

From technical inspections to the final prize giving, the Europe Qualifier unfolds over five days of on shore action and Energy Class racing — most of the programme is free and open to the public.

5 days
Energy Class only
Open to the public
The highlights

Programme elements

Races

Experience racing live on Lake Como with the Energy Class headlining the event

Technical Inspections

The technology is approved and safety inspections occur at the paddocks.

The schedule

Day by day

D1
Tue
Arrival & Technical inspection
Closed to public
09:30
Team Arrival & Paddock Set-up
09:30
Energy Class Hull Handover
D2
Wed
Technical Inspection
Closed to public
09:00
Registration & Technical Inspection
09:30
Opening Briefing
D3
Thu
Opening day
Open to public
14:00
Closure of Technical Inspection & Registration
16:00
Parade
D4
Fri
Competition Day
Open to public
08:00
Racing
D5
Sat
Competition Day
Open to public
08:00
Racing

Indicative programme. Dates are subject to confirmation, and additional activities — including exhibitions and side events — may be added by the organiser.

visitor information

Experience the racing on lake como

Opening Parade

Teams and boats take to the water for the opening parade on Day 3 — free for the public to watch taking place on Lake Como.

Prize Giving

The top three teams take the podium, and the teams qualified for the Monaco World Final are revealed.

Public viewing

Experience racing live on Lake Como with the Energy Class headlining the event.

Paddocks & race village

Walk around the team paddocks and race village, meet the engineers and see the boats up close.

Daily timing

Public activities run approximately from Days 3–5. (Day 1 and 2 are reserved for teams and officials and are closed to the public).

Free entry

Most of the on-water and on-shore programme is free, open to all and family-friendly.

Take part

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