The ILCA 2026 racing schedule is set. Follow my season-long campaign, key regattas, Grand Prix points, and Olympic-level competition.

Most Olympic campaigns in the U.S. are built long before funding ever shows up.

This is what that part of the road actually looks like.

This year isn’t about resolutions — it’s about commitment. A candid look at what it means to fully step into an Olympic sailing campaign on the road to LA28.

This season pushed me in ways I never expected — from racing a full ILCA 6 schedule with an undiagnosed hernia to recovering from major abdominal surgery. Here’s what I learned, what I’m grateful for, and what’s fueling my second wind.

One year ago, I finished 23rd out of 24 at Alamitos Bay. This year, I placed 16th overall and 6th among the women—and that progress now shows in the rankings too: 34th overall and the 5th woman in North America. The difference is palpable—and really visible in photos—What a difference a year makes.

Lauren Wilson was once one of America’s top young sailors. Twenty years, two kids, and one thriving business later, she’s back—racing toward the 2028 Olympics in a bold comeback that’s equal parts grit, purpose, and heart.

One of the most competitive fleets I’ve ever raced in—Olympians, national champions, and full-time professionals all vying for every inch. The scoreboard may not sparkle, but this regatta gave me something more important: clarity. My tactics are solid. My focus is sharper than ever. Now it’s time to level up the boat handling and keep pushing forward.

After two decades away from the ILCA circuit, Lauren Wilson is back on the racecourse—this time as a mom, mentor, and Olympic hopeful. Clark Fahrenthold at the Coronado Eagle & Journal shares her inspiring return to competitive sailing and the dream that’s driving her to LA 2028.

From sunshine to snow squalls, Lauren Wilson faced it all at the Pacific Coast Championships. Read her wild weather recap, lessons learned, and what’s next on the road to the ILCA Masters Worlds.