The road to LA28 suddenly has dates, places and numbers attached to it. With eight months until the first Olympic qualification event, the goal hasn’t changed. But the road just got very real.

I finished 103rd at Worlds. It wasn’t the result I wanted, but the results sheet doesn’t tell the whole story. Ireland showed me where the gaps are, where the work is paying off, and just how tall the mountain ahead really is.

Worlds has been something out there on the calendar for so long. Now the bags are being packed, the plane leaves in a few days, and this crazy dream is about to get very real.

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.

Moms Incredible Immersion Program to Support Second Wind Racing Team!

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.