Second Wind Racing
A mom on a mission.
A sailor chasing LA28.
A story powered by community.
This Isn’t Just a Comeback.
It’s a Community-Powered Dream.
I’m Lauren Wilson — lifelong sailor, mom of two, creative director, and Olympic hopeful. I grew up sailing in Coronado, joined the U.S. Sailing Team as a teenager, and stepped away from the Olympic path to build a family, a career, and a life I love.
Two decades later, I’ve stepped back into the ILCA 6 with the same fire I had at 17 — and a whole lot more grit. In 2025, I completed a full ILCA 6 season, finished as a Top 10 Female in the ILCA-NA Grand Prix Standings, and qualified for the ILCA World Championships… all while unknowingly racing with a hernia that would later require full abdominal reconstruction.
This isn’t a story about going back.
It’s about going forward — with purpose, resilience, and support from the people who believe in second winds.
This campaign isn’t just about medals.
It’s about momentum, visibility, and rewriting what’s possible for women, working parents, and mid-career athletes.
The journey to LA28 requires:
Boats for travel regattas
Coaching and training blocks
National & international regatta travel
Gear, logistics, and charter fees
And while I pour everything I can into this dream, I can’t do it alone.
Your support — financial, emotional, and through sharing my story — is what makes this campaign possible.
Because when moms chase big dreams, kids learn that they can too. And when women show up on the starting line, the whole sport moves forward with them.
2026 ILCA 6 Season — Building Toward LA28
Travel ✔ Coaching ✔ Charter boats ✔ Entry fees ✔
This season is the bridge between now and the Olympic trials.
Regatta schedule and results below. Watch This Space For Updates.
Be the Wind in My Sails
The 2026 season is fully athlete-funded, and every contribution helps cover coaching, travel, regatta fees, charters, and gear. Donations are tax-deductible through the Skiff Sailing Foundation.
FOLLOW THE JOURNEY
@SailingMom2LA28
