San Pedro, Los Angeles, USA | August 1, 2025.
Day 2 of the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships brought another exciting chapter both on and off the water, as sailors arrived early, full of energy and anticipation for the second day of racing.
The day began once again with a coaches meeting at 10:30, where the Race Committee addressed timing between starts, rule infringements, and the daily plan. Two races were scheduled for all fleets, though a stubborn layer of thick fog over Cabrillo Beach and Los Angeles delayed the arrival of the sea breeze, prompting an AP ashore at 11:30.
Sailors passed the time by socialising, snacking, and resting in the event tent, out of the sun. At around 13:00, the AP flag was lowered as conditions looked more promising, and sailors launched promptly. However, with the breeze still slow to build and shifting unpredictably, an on-the-water postponement lasted until 14:30.
When racing finally got underway, conditions settled at 6–10 knots with small waves of 1–2 feet. The Girls’ fleets started first on the outer course, followed by the Boys on the inner course. The yellow women’s fleet managed a clean start, while the blue fleet needed a few general recalls before getting away. Similarly, the boys’ fleets had their share of recalls before racing properly began.
Ahead of the second race, the Race Committee adjusted the course to ensure fairness, and by then the breeze had strengthened to a steady 10–12 knots, providing excellent conditions to close the day’s programme.
Both scheduled races were completed successfully, with sailors returning to shore in the late afternoon, where they were welcomed with pizza – a fitting end to another long day at Cabrillo Beach.
Today marks the final day of the qualifying series, with six races expected in total before the fleets divide into gold and silver. With two more races on the schedule, anticipation is building for another day of close competition. Stay tuned for more racing action later today!
With four races now completed, the leaderboards are beginning to take shape. Here’s how the standings look after Day 2 across the Girls’ and Boys’ Championships;
Girls’ Championships leaders after Day 2
After Day 2, Feline Van Ede NED has moved into the sole lead of the Girls’ Championship with 4 points. Just one point behind is the reigning 2025 ILCA 6 Youth European Champion, Hermione Ghicas GRE, on 5 points. Former co-leader Alina Shapovalova UKR –ILCA 6 Youth European Champion in 2024– now sits third overall, tied on 8 points with Valentina Araujo BRA. Hannah Rogowska POL rounds out the provisional top five with 9 points.
Provisional Top 5 – Girls’ Overall
- Feline Van Ede NED 4 pt
- Hermione Ghicas GRE 5 pt
- Alina Shapovalova UKR 8 pt
- Valentina Araujo BRA 8 pt
- Hannah Rogowska POL 9 pt
The Girls’ Under 17 Championship continues to be led by Camille Vallotton SUI, who now sits 9th overall with 14 points. Her closest challenger is Chloe Turner NZL, in 13th place with 19 points, while the third U17 spot is held by Lena Adamska POL, currently 20th overall with 27 points.
Provisional Top 5 – Girls’ Under 17
- Camille Vallotton SUI 14 pt
- Chloe Turner NZL 19 pt
- Lena Adamska POL 27 pt
- Taylor Escola USA 35 pt
- Daniella Cheng-Sun USA 40 pt
Boys’ Championships leaders after Day 2
The Italians surged to the top of the standings, with Lorenzo Ghirotti ITA and Alessandro Cirinei ITA –recently crowned 2025 ILCA 6 Men’s World Champion in Kiel– now leading the Boys’ championship on 5 and 6 points respectively. Spanish sailor Sergio Garcia Garrido ESP completes the provisional podium with 10 points, while Benedek Héder HUN holds fourth with 12.
Provisional Top 5 – Boys’ Overall
- Lorenzo Ghirotti ITA 5 pt
- Alessandro Cirinei ITA 6 pt
- Sergio Garcia Garrido ESP 10 pt
- Benedek Héder HUN 12 pt
- Stefano Siebert Francavilla BRA 16 pt
Overnight leader Stefano Siebert Francavilla BRA has slipped to fifth overall but continues to head the Under 17 championship with 16 points. Erotokritos Komianos GRE and Toma Smircic CRO complete the provisional U17 podium, sitting 8th and 12th overall with 17 and 22 points respectively.
Provisional Top 5 – Boys’ Under 17
- Stefano Siebert Francavilla BRA 16 pt
- Erotokritos Komianos GRE 17 pt
- Toma Smircic CRO 22 pt
- Alexander Hartsink NED 31 pt
- Jiri Tomez CZE 31 pt
How to follow the 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships
We’ll be publishing a daily report with links to results and photos at ilcasailing.org. You can find all information about the competition on the event website: https://2025ilca6youth.ilca-worlds.org/. Live action with interviews, videos, and pictures will also be posted daily across ILCA’s social media channels. We encourage you to follow and subscribe to stay instantly notified about the latest updates:
About ILCA 6 Youth World Championships
The ILCA 6 Youth World Championships is a premier international sailing event that brings together the world’s top youth sailors to compete at an elite level in the ILCA 6 class. Often a key stepping stone toward Olympic and professional sailing, the championship offers a high-performance platform for rising talent to test their skills, gain international experience, and forge lasting connections within the global sailing community.
Report by Agustín Argüelles – ILCA / Source: Annie Samis | Photos by Simone Staff – Seaster Media.
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