Regatta Wrap-Up: ILCA-NA Midwinters East
Four months removed from a seven-and-a-half-hour abdominal reconstruction surgery, I lined up against a fleet of 106 ILCA 6 sailors in Key Biscayne. It wasn’t a podium weekend—but it was something far more important: proof that I’m building again.
Here We Go! Joining The Starting Line In Key Biscayne!
Anticipation grows as the wheels lift! Lauren is on her way to race in Miami, Florida at Key Biscayne Yacht Club for the first regatta of the season.
The Schedule Is Set! T-Minus 30 Days To The First Race Of The ILCA 2026 Season.
The ILCA 2026 racing schedule is set. Follow my season-long campaign, key regattas, Grand Prix points, and Olympic-level competition.
The Part People Don’t See: How U.S. Olympic Athletes Are Funded
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.
A New Year, a Real Commitment: My Road to LA28
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.
Finding My Second Wind: A Year of Gratitude, Grit, and Growth
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.
ILCA Masters Worlds Recap: 10 Days, 500 Boats, and One Unforgettable Port-Tack Start
Ten days, seven races, and nearly 500 boats — the ILCA Masters Worlds in Formia, Italy was a spectacle of skill, endurance, and chaos. From rain squalls to light-air duels and a bold port-tack start that turned heads across the fleet, Lauren Wilson reflects on the experience, the lessons, and the next step on her journey to LA28.
What a Difference a Year Makes
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.
Press Release: After 20-Year Hiatus, Local Mom Sets Sights on 2028 Olympics
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.
Finding Clarity in the Chaos: An Olympic Classes Regatta Recap
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.