ILCA Sailing Interviews
Pavlos Kontides: Sailing with Purpose, Competing with Heart
Pavlos Kontides has been a standout figure in competitive sailing for over a decade. From making history as Cyprus’ first Olympic medalist in 2012 to adding a second silver in Paris 2024, his journey reflects passion, resilience, and consistency at the highest level. Now 35, he continues to inspire athletes worldwide—especially from smaller nations—with his…
Sailing to Greatness: Stefano’s Path from Olympic Bronze to New Challenges
Winning an Olympic medal is the dream of every athlete, but for Stefano, it was just the beginning of a lifelong pursuit of excellence. Fresh off his fourth ILCA 7 Central and South American Championship title, the Peruvian sailor reflects on the highs and lows of his career, the invaluable lessons learned from sailing legend…
ILCA Welcomes Santiago Sampaio as New Chief Technical Officer
We are pleased to announce that as of January 2025, Santiago Sampaio has been appointed as the new Chief Technical Officer for ILCA, a role that blends his love for sailing with his technical expertise. Sailing has always been important for Santiago and has been a journey that evolved into a successful international career, with…
Overcoming Obstacles: Maria Erdi’s Return to Sailing and Her Pursuit of Excellence
Top sailors from around the world arrived last week for the prestigious 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofía Regatta by FERGUS in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, ready to train and familiarize themselves with the racing conditions to prepare for a highly competetive regatta. With ILCA racing set to begin 31 March and continue through 5 April, 2025,…
Interview with Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias in The Hague
The 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships drew over 1,100 sailors to The Hague in The Netherlands to claim the titles of world champions and secure Olympic qualifications. American Anna Tunnicliffe Tobias was one such sailor, competing in the 49er FX class, who previously won the gold medal in the ILCA 6 at the 2008 Beijing…
Interview with Tom Burton in The Hague
The 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships drew over 1,100 sailors to The Hague in The Netherlands to claim the titles of world champions and secure Olympic qualifications. Australia’s Tom Burton was one such sailor who came to compete in the 49er class, but has a long and legendary career in the ILCA class. Read on…