Formia, Italy – 28 September 2025
The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships concluded today in Formia, marking a week of challenging conditions, fierce competition, and memorable moments on and off the water.
Some great results by our Aussie sailors with 4 GOLDS out of the 13 available – Lyndall Patterson, Christine Bridge, Brett Beyer and Rob Lowndes. Other medals were also won by Diane Sissingh (Bronze) and James Mitchell (Silver).
The final day presented sailors with shifting winds up to 10 knots, providing a final test of skills before the standings were finalised. The competition included patience, light breezes, and tactical battles, culminating in the crowning of new World Champions across all fleets.
This championship showcased the diversity and inclusivity of the sailing community, with 45 women sailors competing alongside their male counterparts. The event also highlighted the inspiring presence of 30 Legend sailors aged 75 and over, including remarkable athletes aged 87 and 89. Their participation emphasised the enduring spirit of the sport and the passion of the ILCA Master community across generations.
The Closing Ceremony celebrated the winners and the spirit of the ILCA Master community. Flags waved, music played, and applause filled the air as sailors from 38 nations gathered to commemorate the end of a remarkable championship.
Jon Emmett GBR, freshly crowned World Champion, reflected on his week: “I’m super happy to win because it was a tough week. Seven days of sailing is long but amazing.”
Bruno Fontes BRA, who claimed the title in his fleet, expressed his emotion: “I’ve always wanted to be a World Champion, and now the time has come.”
With 455 sailors on the starting line and a robust programme both on and off the water, the 2025 ILCA Master World Championships showcased the strength, resilience, and camaraderie of the global ILCA Master community.
Final Results – Meet the medalists in all classes and categories
ILCA 6 Apprentice Master
- Marcin Rudawski POL – 16 pt
- Lucia Reyes ESP – 37 pt
- Isaac Bussin CAN – 41 pt
ILCA 6 Apprentice Master Women
- Lucia Reyes ESP – 37 pt
- Miriam Carles Tolra ESP – 63 pt
- Hanne Jansch GER – 85 pt
ILCA 6 Master
- Jon Emmett GBR – 13 pt
- Alp Alpagut TUR – 31 pt
- Roberto Giacalone ITA – 42 pt
ILCA 6 Master Women
- Elisa Boschin ITA – 53 pt
- Beatrix Fontius GER – 92 pt
- Marina Sanchez Ferrer ESP – 114 pt
ILCA 6 Grand Master
- Carlos Martinez ESP – 25 pt
- Anders Mattsson SWE – 43 pt
- Keith Davids USA – 58 pt
ILCA 6 Grand Master Women
- Christine Bridge AUS – 209 pt
- Silvia Ravetllat ESP – 251 pt
- Diane Sissingh AUS – 256 pt
ILCA 6 Great Grand Master
- Gilles Coadou FRA – 63 pt
- James Mitchell AUS – 103 pt
- Mike Schmidt USA – 121 pt
ILCA 6 Great Grand Master Women
- Lyndall Patterson AUS – 258 pt
- Lesley Reichenfeld CAN – 317 pt
- Ann Loren SWE – 406 pt
ILCA 6 Legend
- Robert Lowndes AUS – 59 pt
- William Symes USA – 65 pt
- Miguel Alvarez ESP – 73 pt
ILCA 7 Apprentice Master
- Matej Valic SLO – 29 pt
- Wannes Van Laer BEL – 31 pt
- Andres Heredia ARG – 34 pt
ILCA 7 Master
- Bruno Fontes BRA – 14 pt
- Adonis Bougiouris GRE – 42 pt
- Alessandro Sartorelli ITA – 51 pt
ILCA 7 Grand Master
- Brett Beyer AUS – 46 pt
- Rik Wolters NED – 60 pt
- Christoph Marsano AUT – 65 pt
ILCA 7 Great Grand Master
- Jose Luis Doreste ESP – 18 pt
- Mark Bear USA – 69 pt
- Michael Hicks GBR – 77 pt
The 2025 ILCA Master World Championships were organised by ILCA and Circolo Nautico Caposele in collaboration with various sponsors, showcasing the strength of the sailing community.
Report by Agustín Argüelles – ILCA | Source: Viola Devoti | Photos by Peak Production
Daily reports were posted on both the ILCA Class website and the event website
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