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Qualifying Ends in Style at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds
The Qualifying Series concluded on day two of the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship, with both scheduled races completed in Dún Laoghaire. Finn Lynch IRL holds the overall lead on 9 points, with Michael Beckett GBR the standout performer of the day. Racing continues tomorrow with the first two races of the Elimination Series.
Exciting First Day of Racing Delivers Three Races in Dublin Bay
An exciting first day of racing delivered three races at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire. Conditions built through the day, from 6–7 knots at the start to 10–11 knots and rain by the final fleets. Local sailor Finn Lynch heads the overall standings after day one, tied on points with Italy’s Attilio Borio.
2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship Officially Opens in Dublin Bay
The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship was officially opened today in Dun Laoghaire, with an Opening Ceremony hosted by Event Chairman Con Murphy and attended by Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Cathaoirleach Barry Saul, and ILCA President Mark Lyttle. Racing begins tomorrow in Dublin Bay, with first warning signal at 12:00.
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2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship Kicks Off in Ireland
The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship gets underway in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland — the first time Dublin Bay has hosted an Olympic-class World Championship. 141 sailors from 45 countries, including reigning Olympic champion Matt Wearn and defending World champion Willem Wiersema, kicked off registration and equipment inspection today ahead of racing from 25–30 August.
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From Dublin Bay’s Startline: Who to Watch at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds
Matt Wearn arrives in Dun Laoghaire in outstanding form, but he won’t have it easy. From two-time Olympic medallists to a defending World Champion and a fast-rising new generation, the fleet lining up for the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s Worlds is as deep as it’s ever been. Here’s who to watch on Dublin Bay.
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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.
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Shifty Winds Challenge Sailors on Penultimate Day of ILCA 6 Youth Worlds
Shifty winds disrupted racing on the penultimate day of the ILCA 6 Youth Worlds, with just one men’s race completed. Close battles at the top of both fleets leave the world titles wide open, with up to three races still possible on Wednesday.
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The Class Nobody Can Quit: Another Olympic Medallist Answers the ILCA’s Call
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.
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Strong Winds Mark Start of Final Series at ILCA 6 Youth Worlds
Gusty westerly winds greeted the opening of the Final Series at the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships, with Hermione Ghicas making it six wins in a row before Ireland’s Sienna Wright closed the gap to just one point in the women’s fleet. Brazil’s Erik Scheidt took the overall lead in the men’s fleet, as both title races remain tightly contested heading into Tuesday.
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The Countdown is On for the ILCA Olympic Classes in Dún Laoghaire
With less than a week to go, Dublin Bay is transforming into a world championship venue. From branded waterfronts to a brand-new charter fleet, here’s what’s happening as the 2026 ILCA Olympic Classes Worlds draw near.
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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.
Eleni Triantou and Leo Gosling Crowned 2026 ILCA 4 Youth World Champions
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.
Titles Decided at 2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds in Athens
The 2026 ILCA 7 Masters Worlds came to a close in Athens, with world champions crowned across five age categories following six days of racing and twelve races completed.
World Champions Crowned at 2026 ILCA 6 Masters Worlds in Athens
The 2026 ILCA 6 Masters World Championship has concluded in Athens, with champions and medallists confirmed after ten races of competitive sailing across all age categories and women’s divisions.