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The ILCA class is preparing to celebrate 30 years of Olympic sailing this summer, marking three decades since its debut at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games. From Atlanta to Paris 2024, the ILCA has remained a cornerstone of Olympic sailing,…
The Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI) Athletes’ Commission has opened discussions with Government officials on possible tax reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on Ireland’s high-performance athletes. The meeting with senior officials from the Department of Finance and members…
Three first-time world champions were crowned at the 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 World Championships in Quiberon, France, after a dramatic final day of medal racing. Light and unpredictable conditions on Quiberon Bay produced tense finishes across all three Olympic…
A dramatic “man overboard” incident overshadowed the final day of fleet racing at the 49er World Championships in Quiberon, France, where Ireland’s Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove narrowly missed out on qualification for the medal-deciding Final Series. Dutch four-time world…
Ireland’s leading Olympic sailorse will face one of the toughest regattas of the season next week when the ILCA European Championships begin in Kaštela, Croatia. Olympians Eve McMahon and Finn Lynch lead the Irish team for the six-day championship, which…
Double Olympic rowing champion Fintan McCarthy has joined SPAR and EUROSPAR’s expanded partnership with Team Ireland ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The Cork rower was unveiled as one of four new SPAR and EUROSPAR ambassadors alongside athlete Kate…
Irish Duo Dickson and Waddilove Reach 49er Worlds Gold
14th May 2026 Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove
Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove have secured a place in Gold Fleet racing at the 49er World Championships in Quiberon, France, after surviving a punishing third day of competition. The Howth Yacht Club and Skerries Sailing Club pairing delivered a…
Ireland’s Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove produced a strong response on day two of the 49er World Championship in Quiberon, France, thriving in heavy weather conditions to post race scores of second and third. After a difficult opening day, the…
Ireland’s top skiff sailors endured a challenging opening day at the 49er World Championships in Quiberon, France, as light and unpredictable winds disrupted racing and left both Irish crews searching for consistency in a highly competitive fleet. Two-time Olympians Robert…
Ireland will field two crews at the 2026 49er World Championships in Quiberon, France this week as the road to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics gathers pace. Olympians Robert Dickson and Sean Waddilove will compete in the Men’s Skiff 49er…
Irish Sailing has announced a new partnership with Mercedes-Benz Ireland to support the organisation’s high-performance sailing programme. The agreement will provide the Irish Sailing Performance Team with a fleet of five Mercedes-Benz vans to support the transport of athletes and…
Rob Dickson of Howth and Sean Waddilove of Skerries are “Sailors of the Month (Olympic Skiffs)” for April
5th May 2026 Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove
It takes guts to agree that your two-man campaign in a premier Olympic buildup regatta is so far out of sync at mid-event that it’s best to withdraw, and go off with your trainer for a high-powered re-set session at…
There are times when the racing in the Olympic classes is at such a developing pace that ordinary sailing folk - accustomed to quirky club courses – cannot readily identify with performances of the Superstars. But the final race for…
Ireland’s Eve McMahon leads the ILCA 6 rankings after strong results in Mallorca and Hyères at the opening events of the 2026 Sailing Grand Slam. The Howth Yacht Club sailor opened her campaign with victory at the Trofeo Princesa Sofía…
Ireland made a powerful statement in Hyères on Saturday (25 April) as Eve McMahon claimed silver in the ILCA 6 while Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove secured silver in the 49er at French Olympic Week, the second Sailing Grand Slam…
Eve McMahon Leads in ILCA 6 as Three Irish Boats Qualify for Hyères Final Series
24th April 2026 Eve McMahon
Eve McMahon leads the Irish charge moving into first place overall in the ILCA 6 fleet, after climbing two spots with a ninth and second-place finish on Day Five of Hyères Olympic Sailing Week on Friday (24 April). The Howth…
