Unpredictable, shifty and at times frustrating, the conditions on Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Lanzarote delivered a true test of adaptability. With the wind refusing to settle, sailors were pushed to their limits as the Race Committee worked tirelessly to deliver fair racing.
Day 2 of the 2026 ILCA Under-21 World Championships in Lanzarote proved to be one of patience and perseverance as competitors and race officials battled highly unstable wind conditions throughout the day.
The fleet launched on schedule at 10:45, with an initial northerly breeze of 10–12 knots from 025°. However, it quickly became apparent that the conditions would be challenging, with extreme wind shifts dominating the race area.
By 12:30, Race 3 for the ILCA 7 Men’s Yellow and Blue fleets was completed successfully. Shortly afterwards, attempts were made to start further races, but the wind became increasingly unpredictable, swinging dramatically between 340° and 060°. With the breeze fluctuating between 6 and 12 knots and shifting rapidly, the Race Committee was forced to postpone the ILCA 6 Women’s fleet multiple times while attempting to find a stable configuration.
Report by Agustín Argüelles – ILCA | Photo by Jesus Renedo – Sailing Energy
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