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ISMA Seeks Freelance Event Communications & PR Professional

The International Six Metre Association (ISMA) is seeking a freelance communications professional to support its annual championships (Europeans and Worlds – one event per year).

The role focuses on delivering press and social media coverage before and during each event, supporting ISMA’s visibility and helping to promote one of the most historic classes in sailing.

Key responsibilities include:
Liaison with event organisers, host clubs and sponsors
Preparation of pre-event and daily regatta press releases
Management of international media distribution
Social media updates before and during the event
Coordination with photographers and videographers
On-site press office support and post-event media summary

Profile sought:
Freelance communications / PR professional
Fluency in English (mandatory)
Media and event experience required
Sailing knowledge strongly preferred

Applications:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to ismasecretary@6metre.com by 15 February 2026.

2026 Six Metre European Championship Registration Now Open

Registration for the 2026 Six Metre European Championship being hosted by the Société Nautique de Genève is now open at the event website.

The programme for the event is as follows:

Date Time (CET) Place Activity 
13 &14 July 09:00 – 17:00 Tender 📄📄 Registration confirmation &  📏📏 Measurements 
15 to 17 July cf. Swiss Championship (SC) NOR Lac Léman Swiss Championship (cf. SC NOR) 
18 July 10:00 – 17:30 Tender 📄📄 Registration confirmation &  📏📏 Measurements (for non-participants in the SC) 
18:00 Club House 🏆🏆 SC price giving cerermony &  🥂🥂 EC Opening ceremony 
19 July 11:00 Lac Léman ⛵ 1rst warning signal 
20 July 11:00 Lac Léman ⛵ 1rst warning signal 
21 July 11:00 Lac Léman ⛵ 1rst warning signal 
22 July 11:00 Lac Léman ⛵ 1rst warning signal 
23 July 11:00 Lac Léman ⛵ 1rst warning signal 
24 July 11:00 Lac Léman ⛵ 1rst warning signal 
ASAP after last race Club House 🏆🏆 Prize Giving Cerermony 

Please visit the event website for a host of additional information about the venue, logistics, etc.