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Francisco Dal Ri crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Champion
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.
Dal Ri takes two-point lead into final day of 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s Worlds
Brazil’s Francisco Dal Ri takes a two-point lead over compatriot Erik Scheidt into the final day of the 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship, after a fifth straight day of racing in contrasting conditions in Portugal. The world title will be decided between the two Brazilians on Friday.
Scheidt retakes the lead after day four of 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s Worlds
Day four brought the lightest conditions of the championship so far in Vilamoura, and another twist at the top. Erik Scheidt moved back ahead of fellow Brazilian Francisco Dal Ri, the third change of leader in four days, with Spain’s Alberto Medel Castrillón holding steady in third as the championship heads into its final two days.
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Brazilian duo lead after six races at 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s Worlds
Brazilian sailors Francisco Dal Ri and Erik Scheidt lead the 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship after day three in Vilamoura. Dal Ri holds 9 net points, one ahead of Scheidt on 10, with Croatia’s Toma Smirčić third on 20 as the fleet completes all six scheduled opening races.
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Four points separate top four after day two of 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s Worlds
Brazil’s Francisco Dal Ri moved into the overall lead at the 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship after winning both races on day two in Vilamoura. Just four points separate the top four sailors, all aged 16 or 17, with Croatia’s Toma Smirčić one point behind.
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Erik Scheidt leads after opening day of 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s Worlds
Erik Scheidt leads the 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship after the opening day in Vilamoura, where two races were completed in shifting southeasterly winds of 12-16 knots. The Brazilian sits on four net points, ahead of Spain’s Alberto Medel Castrillón and fellow Brazilian Francisco Dal Ri.
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World and European Medallists Set for ILCA 6 Men’s Worlds in Portugal
The 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Championship gets underway in Vilamoura, Portugal, with 63 sailors from 18 countries set for six days of racing. The fleet features leading contenders including Youth World Champion Erik Scheidt, Lorenzo Ghirotti and Francisco Dal Ri.
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Late Applications Open for the 2027 ILCA Under-21 World Championships
Late applications are now open for the 2027 Performance Sailcraft ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Sandringham, Australia. With limited places available, eligible sailors can submit late applications until 11 December 2026.
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Charlotte Rose Crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion
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.
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Charlotte Rose Leads Top 10 Into Tomorrow’s Final Series for the Title
The Elimination Series concluded today at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship, setting the top ten for tomorrow’s Final Series. Charlotte Rose USA leads the way, with Emma Plasschaert BEL and Anna Munch DEN completing the top three heading into the final day.
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Francisco Dal Ri crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Men’s World Champion
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.
Charlotte Rose Crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion
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
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.
Hermionie Ghicas and Erik Scheidt crowned 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions
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.