How to participate ? - IJSBA Europe

Licenses

All pilots will need a valid IJSBA license to participate.
Pilots without a valid national race license, will not be allowed to participate in our competitions.

Please check the list of international IJSBA affiliates. If there is an IJSBA affiliate present in your country, you will need to buy an IJSBA license from the affiliate.

However if your country isn’t listed, you will be able to buy a license at the event.

All fees will need to be payed by cash at the event’s inscription booth. Opening hours will be published here on this website.

Pre-Registration

We will open pre registrations on the 10^th of May 2026 at 10:00 (CET). From this date on, you will be able to register your race number(s) by using this registration form.

The age rules, as specified by the IJSBA rulebook, will be applied and therefor we will no longer accept inscriptions for junior pilots for any non-junior racing class.

Exceptions are only possible in the following 2 cases (other cases are not allowed):

In a ‘ski’ racing class for junior pilots with a minimum age of 14 years (on the date of the event), who would also like to compete in another PRO-AM ‘ski’ racing class.
In a ‘runabout 1100‘ racing class for junior pilots with a minimum age of 15 years (on the date of the event), who would like to compete in another ‘runabout 1100’ racing class.

To apply for an exception please send an e-mail to info@ijsba.eu. Our committee will fully review the piloting skills and previous results of the applying pilot and then decide whether to approve or reject the application for exception. If your application is accepted, you will receive an authorization letter.

Pilots who finished in a top-3 position in a ‘novice’ racing class in 2025, are not allowed to register for a ‘novice’ racing class again.

Pre-registration closes on the 1^th of July 2026.

After this date, pilots can still register in advance till the 8^th of July 2026. An extra fee of 50,00 € will be charged on top of the regular inscription fee.

Registration for the event at the registration desk is still possible, however we will charge an extra fee of 100,00 € for the WGP#1 categories and 50,00 € for all other categories.

For a list of categories and the corresponding registration fee, please follow this link.

Pack your bags !

Are you also so excited as we are for our sensational event? However, don’t forget the details and be fully prepared!

Read following instructions about legibility of race numbers carefully, we will be checking the clarity of your race number at the technical inspection.

If you need an invitation letter to attend our event, please follow this link to request one.

The Location

The event will be held at Diddi Beach (Sarafovo). This stunning new location is situated in a popular tourist area with an excellent climate. We encourage you to explore the area and book your accommodations early; prices for this period are currently very attractive.

For more information about the site and local amenities, please consult the ‘venue‘ page.

Travel & Logistics

We recommend booking your flights soon. You can fly directly into Burgas (BOJ). Remarkably, the airport is within walking distance of the beach and many local hotels, making arrival incredibly simple.

Travel Tip: To find the most competitive prices and routes, we suggest using Skyscanner to compare different airlines and dates.

Equipment Transportation

For Belgian teams IJSBA Europe is organizing jet ski transportation. For teams living outside Belgium, we recommend coordinating with others in your region to ship equipment together.

You can reserve transport via IJSBA Europe (info@ijsba.eu) at the following rates:

Standups: €550 (Round trip)
Runabouts: €1,000 (Round trip)

Note: All runabouts must be shipped in Yamaha crates (or crates of the same dimensions). Standup crates must be solid and durable to ensure safe handling.

Teams outside Belgium may also choose to work with a broker in their own country. Please consult the “venue” page for shipping details and consignee information.

Latest news

Don’t forget to check our website regularly for additional information.

Thank you and hope to see you all soon!