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.
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.