This Isn’t a Comeback. It’s the Second Wind.
From U.S. Sailing Team member to full-time mom and now Olympic hopeful, Lauren’s story is about resilience, second chances, and racing for something bigger.
ABOUT ME
I’m Lauren Wilson — sailor, strategist, mom of two, and Olympic hopeful.
I fell in love with sailing growing up in Coronado. By the time I was 17, I was a nationally ranked Laser sailor and a member of the U.S. Sailing Team. I spent years racing in the ILCA class, testing my grit and skill on the international stage. But when it came time to choose between a shot at Olympic gold or finishing college, I chose to build a different kind of future — one rooted in stability, creativity, and family.
Still, the pull of the water never really let go.
For two decades, I stayed close to the sport — racing keelboats, leading women’s teams, mentoring newer sailors. But in 2024, I got back in an ILCA 6 dinghy, and something shifted. The fire was still there — and now, I had more perspective, resilience, and clarity than ever.
That’s when Second Wind was born.
Now, I’m training for the 2025 ILCA Masters World Championship in Italy and working toward the U.S. Olympic Trials — with my eyes on the LA 2028 Games.
This campaign is about finishing what I started. It’s about showing my kids what commitment looks like. And it’s about proving that it’s never too late to chase a dream — especially when you’re finally strong enough to catch it.
WHY NOW
In 2024, something shifted.
I stepped back into a Laser (now the ILCA 6), and instantly felt the old fire — only this time, with more perspective, discipline, and joy. At a women’s regatta in San Diego, a teammate told me seeing me “in race mode” was inspiring — especially for her kids. That was the spark.
This journey is about showing what’s possible — for myself, for my children, and for every woman who's ever wondered if her moment had passed.
Spoiler alert: it hasn’t.
WHATS AHEAD
I’ve been invited to compete at the 2025 ILCA Masters World Championship in Formia, Italy — and that’s just the beginning. I’m training, competing, and climbing the ranks again in a class where experience is power. From there, I’ll campaign toward the U.S. Olympic Trials and ultimately, the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
This is a full-circle pursuit — of excellence, of unfinished business, and of joy.