Meet the 2026 ILCA 4 and ILCA 7 Champions in South America

2026 ILCA 4 and ILCA 7 Central & South American Championships results

The 2026 ILCA 4 and ILCA 7 Central & South American Championships came to a close with remarkable performances, reflecting the exceptional level of sailing talent the Americas has to offer. Held at Veleiros do Sul, the event featured a highly competitive and memorable race series.

In ILCA 4, and after ten races, overall victory went to local sailor Teodoro Wendland Guadagnin BRA, followed by Leonardo Bottini Anzolch BRA in second place, with Lara Rubini Lucioni PER taking the Women’s title.

In ILCA 7, the title went to Francisco Guaragna Rigonat ARG –Argentina’s Olympic representative in both Tokyo 2020 (24th) and Paris 2024 (27th)– followed by Philipp Grochtmann BRA and Clemente Seguel Lacamara CHI, who finished 8th at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

List of Winners – ILCA 4

General ILCA 4:

  1. Teodoro Wendland Guadagnin BRA
  2. Leonardo Bottini Anzolch BRA
  3. Lara Rubini Lucioni PER

ILCA 4 Women:


  1. Lara Rubini Lucioni PER
  2. 
Livia Tavares M. Quintas BRA
  3. Ana Sofia Bedoya PER

Under-16 Men:


  1. Miguel Morela BRA
  2. Henrique Lucena BRA
  3. Joaquim Krauspenhar BRA

Under-16 Women:

  1. Sam Watson BRA
  2. Helena Dilly Ribas BRA
  3. Catarina Pareto BRA

Under-18 Men:

  1. Teodoro Wendland Guadagnin BRA
  2. Leonardo Bottini Anzolch BRA
  3. Henrique Sasaki Tannous BRA

Under-18 Women:

  1. Lara Rubini Lucioni PER
  2. 
Livia Tavares M. Quintas BRA
  3. Daniela Grahammer Zariquiey PER

List of Winners – ILCA 7

General ILCA 7:

  1. Francisco Guaragna Rigonat ARG
  2. Philipp Grochtmann BRA
  3. Clemente Seguel Lacamara CHI

Under-19 ILCA 7:

  1. Gustavo Kiessling BRA
  2. Francisco Dal Ri BRA
  3. Davi Melati D’Eça Neves BRA

Under-21 ILCA 7:

  1. Frederico Siebert Francavilla BRA
  2. Thomas Vives Potthoff BRA
  3. Joaquin Galvan ARG

Full results – 2026 ILCA 4 and ILCA 7 Central & South American Championships

The 2026 ILCA 4 and ILCA 7 South American Championships were a testament to the talent and commitment of every competitor, with rising stars stepping up to claim their place on the podium. The event added another landmark moment to the region’s sailing story, pointing to an exciting future for the sport throughout the Americas.

Report by Agustín Argüelles – ILCA | Photos via Veleiros do Sul.

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