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CHOCO CUP 2026 OPTIMIST REGATTA
SAILING STRONG FOR 17 YEARS:
CENTRAL EUROPE'S TOP OPTIMIST SAILING EVENT
14-16 JULY 2026 BALATONFÖLDVÁR, HUNGARY

Spartacus Sailing Club is one of the oldest and most prestigious center of yachting on Lake Balaton where Optimist sailing has been present for more than 50 years. With the Choco Cup, we aim to offer Optimist sailors the perfect opportunity to refine their skills in sweet water lake conditions while enjoying top-tier organization both on and off the water. If you value competitive sailing, excellent racing conditions, stunning surroundings, and a welcoming atmosphere, the Choco Cup is an experience you won’t want to miss!

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Eight exciting races and Hungarian silver and bronze in the overall standings at the Choco Cup in Balatonföldvár!

At the 16th edition of the Optimist regatta—by now an event with international recognition—152 youth sailors from ten countries came to the start this year. Fifty-two arrived from abroad, including World and European Championship medalists and top finishers. The overall winner came from among them as well: Slovenia’s Mihael Zobec, silver medallist at this year’s World Championship, won four of the eight races sailed. He was followed by János Keszler (BYC), who finished just t

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