Youth-Sailing Articles
A fleet of the world’s most promising young sailors — representing over 35 nations — delivered a masterclass in determination, boat-handling, and strategy across the ILCA 6 (Women’s) and ILCA 7 (Men’s) fleets. Twelve scheduled races for the gold groups, 11 for the ILCA 7 Silver fleet, and a final day that could not have been scripted better — this was youth sailing at its finest.
Under golden Adriatic skies, with a breeze of 10 to 14 knots filling across the bay, the final two races brought the week to a spectacular close.
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Winds, Waves & Future Olympians — Split Crowns Europe’s Next Sailing Superstars at the 2025 ILCA Under-21 Championships!
03-11-2025
Will’s story doesn’t begin with podiums or plaques. It starts where many good sea stories do — with family and an old boat. His grandfather, Harry “Pa” Farnell, first caught the sailing bug in Bendigo. After moving to Geelong, Pa joined the Royal Geelong Yacht Club and passed the obsession down the line. First to Will’s dad, Jason. Then to Will and his sister.
“My first memory of sailing is Wednesday nights on Pa’s Van de Stadt 23,” Will says.
04-08-2025
The world's most prestigious youth match racing championship, the Governor's Cup, had two days full of riveting competitions, champions rising, and favorites faltering.
01-08-2025
Puck, Poland, becomes the playground for 440 determined young sailors, competing in the 2025 ILCA 4 Youth European Championships.
22-06-2025
Southeast China's bright seas witnessed an incredible surge in sailing enthusiasm during the 11th Shenzhen Dapeng Cup Sailing Regatta, where FD Future Boats were featured prominently.
31-05-2025
Experience the high-stakes world of youth sailing at the 2025 Cadet Alf Simmonds Trophy event at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
11-04-2025
The RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show of 2025 opens its doors to thrill-seekers and sailing enthusiasts, with the UK Nacra 15 Class taking centre stage.
20-02-2025