Francisco Dal Ri crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Champion

02 October 2026

A two-point margin, shifting conditions and a final-day battle with Erik Scheidt kept the championship undecided until the closing races in Vilamoura. Dal Ri held his nerve to secure the gold, while Brazil completed a one-two and Croatia’s Bepo Duplančić claimed bronze.

Jeemin Ha KOR and Sophia Montgomery THA win the first Olympic spots for LA28

02 October 2026

The LA28 sailing qualification cycle is underway, with the Asian Games awarding the first two continental quota places. Thailand dominated the women’s ILCA 6, while South Korea topped the men’s ILCA 7 in challenging conditions at Kaiyoh Yacht Harbor.

2026 ILCA 6 Women's Worlds final results

Charlotte Rose Crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion

12 September 2026

Charlotte Rose USA sealed the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship title today with a 2-6 in windy, wavy Final Series conditions — only the third American sailor to win it, and the first non-European champion in 20 years. Emma Plasschaert BEL took Silver, with Anna Munch DEN claiming Bronze.

Jonatán Vadnai Crowned World Champion in Historic First for Hungary

30 August 2026

Jonatán Vadnai HUN sealed a historic ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship title today, becoming the first Hungarian sailor — and first Hungarian medalist — in the event’s history. Matt Wearn AUS claimed Silver after a dominant final day, while Mickey Beckett GBR took Bronze, his third career medal at the Worlds.

2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships final results

Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions

19 August 2026

Hermione Ghicas of Greece and Erik Scheidt of Brazil were crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions after six days of racing and shifting conditions on Aarhus Bay. Ghicas swept all three races on the final day to seal the women’s title, while Scheidt secured the men’s title through a consistent week, bringing the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships to a close.

The Class Nobody Can Quit: Another Olympic Medallist Answers the ILCA’s Call

18 August 2026

Annalise Murphy is returning to top-level ILCA 6 racing on the waters where she learned to sail. She’s not the first Olympic medallist the class has lured back for one more campaign — and it says something about what keeps champions coming home to the ILCA.

2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships final results

Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling Crowned 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Champions

09 August 2026

Eleni Triantou of Greece and Leo Gosling of Switzerland were crowned 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Champions after a demanding week of strong winds and intense racing on Aarhus Bay. Both sailors described a challenging week that tested their focus and consistency, as 448 sailors from 51 nations brought the championship to a close with a festive prize-giving ceremony.

Robert Scheidt Atlanta 1996 Laser class ILCA

Robert Scheidt: “Atlanta 1996 was a turning point in my life and career”

31 July 2026

As the final chapter of ILCA’s 30 Years of Olympic ILCA Sailing series, there is no more fitting voice than that of Robert Scheidt — the Brazilian sailor who won the very first Olympic gold medal in the Laser class on 31 July 1996, exactly 30 years ago today.

2016 Laser Radial Masters World Championships – Day 1

April 25, 2016

Clear skies and milder breeze inaugurated Day 1 of the Laser Master World Championship – Radial Division. The first race for the Apprentice & Masters division started just after the scheduled 1300h start time in 8-10 knots of a southerly breeze. The other two starts…

2016 Laser Radial Masters World Championships – Practice Day

April 24, 2016

Riviera Nayarit, Mexico – 23 April 2016 Banderas Bay initiated 136 Masters sailors from 18 countries with a strong southerly breeze for this afternoon’s practice race. Equipment inspection and registration was completed before noon, and the first of three races for the five divisions started just…

2016 Laser Radial Women’s World Championship – Day Seven (Final)

April 21, 2016

Under sunny skies on Banderas Bay, Alison Young (GBR) edged past Paige Railey (USA) with a win in the final race to claim the World Championship by one point. It was a difficult conclusion for Railey, who was leading the regatta going into the final…

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The Class Nobody Can Quit: Another Olympic Medallist Answers the ILCA’s Call

August 18, 2026

Robert Scheidt: “Atlanta 1996 was a turning point in my life and career”

July 31, 2026

New Starting Technology Trialed at Sailing Grand Slam

July 30, 2026

Snellgrove and Wearn Claim ILCA Gold at Future L.A. 2028 Olympic Venue

July 26, 2026

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