Finally, There Was Wind! The Final Edition of the Sailing Grand Slam in San Pedro Delivered Olympic-Level Competition.
Olympic level competition, lots of wind, and a test of skill and strength. The Sailing Grand Slam’s final event of the year was a turning point in my campaign for Los Angeles and the 2028 Olympic Games.
More Than a Hat—The Community Behind an Olympic Dream
When I started chasing my Olympic dream again, I never imagined it would inspire a knitting pattern—or a custom yarn colorway. The 15 Knots Hat and Second Wind yarn are beautiful reminders that this campaign is about so much more than sailing. They're proof that community can take many forms, and that dreams are often stitched together by the generosity of friends.
Lauren Wilson & Moms Incredible: Immersion Program To Support The Second Wind Dream
Moms Incredible Immersion Program to Support Second Wind Racing Team!
100 Degree Heat, 5 Knot Winds, And Almost 1,500 Boats In 21 Different Classes: Kieler Woche Was Incredibly Challenging
Historic heat. Almost no wind. Nearly 1,500 boats. Kieler Woche looked nothing like its reputation, but the week delivered invaluable lessons racing against one of the strongest ILCA 6 fleets in the world.
Preparations for Kieler Woche: Racing in the World's Largest Sailing Regatta
In just one week, I'll head to Germany for Kieler Woche, the largest annual sailing regatta in the world. From Texas heat to Baltic Sea cold, this next chapter of my Olympic campaign will bring big fleets, challenging conditions, and the opportunity to learn from some of the best sailors on the planet.
I’m Going to Worlds. And I Need Your Help Getting There.
Lauren Wilson has officially accepted her invitation to compete at the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship in Ireland. With coaching support secured for the event, the next challenge is funding the nearly $26,000 required to compete on one of the biggest stages in Olympic sailing.
US Nationals in Corpus Christi: Storms, Setbacks, and Staying Resilient
The 2026 ILCA U.S. Nationals in Corpus Christi tested sailors with massive storms, brutal heat, light-air struggles, and emotional highs and lows. Lauren Wilson reflects on resilience, growth mindset, motherhood, sportsmanship, and the road ahead to Kiel Week.
ILCA District 24 Championship Recap: Wild Conditions in Santa Cruz
From nearly 180º wind shifts and surfing upwind in opposing swell to powered-up Santa Cruz breeze, the ILCA District 24 Championship tested every gear. Lauren Wilson reflects on winning the opening race in historically difficult conditions and finishing second overall in the ILCA 6 fleet.
I'm in Latitude 38 Magazine — An Olympic Sailor's Story Makes Print
Latitude 38 Magazine's May 2026 print edition features Lauren Wilson — the Coronado mom racing an ILCA 6 toward the LA 2028 Olympics. Read the full story here.