Building toward LA 2028, one regatta at a time.

Every Olympic journey has a pathway — and mine begins with a year of racing that stretches from Florida to California, across Europe, and into Canada. Each regatta sharpens my skills, builds international experience, increases ranking points, and moves me one step closer to the U.S. Olympic Trials for the LA 2028 Games.

2026 is a defining year. And I’m putting everything I have into it.

The Campaign Path

After returning to the ILCA 6 class, racing a full 2025 season, and finishing as a Top 10 Female in the ILCA-NA Grand Prix Standings — all while unknowingly racing with a torn abdominal wall — the upcoming year represents both a comeback and a climb.

I’m rebuilding from major abdominal reconstruction, training smarter than ever, and committing to a world-class schedule designed to prepare me for Olympic-level competition.

My 2026 Regatta Calendar Includes:

🇺🇸 Domestic / North America

  • Midwinters East – Key Biscayne, FL

  • Pacific Coast Championships – Coronado, CA

  • U.S. Nationals – West Coast

  • North Americans – East Coast

  • Long Beach Olympic Classes Regatta – Long Beach, CA

  • CORK Olympic Classes Regatta – Kingston, Ontario, Canada

🌍 International Olympic-Pathway Events

  • Trofeo Princesa Sofía – Palma de Mallorca, Spain

  • Semaine Olympique Française – Hyères, France

  • Dutch Water Week – Almere, Netherlands

  • Kieler Woche – Kiel, Germany

Each race is a building block:
experience → results → ranking points → Olympic Trials readiness

These are the events where Olympic campaigns are forged.

What it takes

Competing at this level requires more than passion — it requires resources, preparation, and the ability to show up fully equipped at every regatta.

To race at the Olympic level, I need:

⛵ Charter Boats & Entry Fees

For many travel regattas, boats must be rented on-site
$1,000–$1,300 per event

🎯 Coaching at Key Regattas

On-the-water sessions, debriefs, race analysis, and strategy guidance
Critical for competitive improvement

🛫 Travel & Flights

National + international travel for Olympic-pathway events
Flights, accommodations, race logistics

🧵 ILCA-Specific Gear & Sails

Staying competitive requires updated, class-approved equipment
High-performance boats are gear-sensitive

All campaign-related expenses are validated and approved through the Skiff Sailing Foundation, ensuring that every donation is allocated responsibly and strictly toward performance needs.

Wide shot of Lauren Wilson hiking hard in heavy wind on San Francisco Bay as she drives her ILCA 6 upwind.

Be Part of the Journey

This road is powered by community. Every donation, every share, and every word of encouragement helps me get to the line — prepared, competitive, and ready to represent.

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