Ireland’s Sienna Wright has dropped from second to fifth overall in the Women’s ILCA 6 at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura after a disqualification (DSQ) in race eight.
Light and unstable conditions once again tested the fleets, setting the stage for an intriguing final day with everything still to play for.
Wright had been just a point behind leader Irene de Tomas (ESP) before the penalty was upheld following a protest by Mirja Dohle (GER) for an alleged start‑line infringement. Wright is now 14 points off the medal places with one race remaining.
The Howth Yacht Club sailor described the day’s conditions as “tricky… shifting left and right all day” and said she felt “great” with her sailing overall after another challenging day on the water.
De Tomas leads the Women’s ILCA 6 on 46 points.
In the Men’s ILCA 6, Bobby Driscoll of Ballyholme Yacht Club lies 22nd in a 58‑boat fleet after eight races. David Coates (USA) holds the lead, two points ahead of Jiri Tomes (CZE) going into the final race.
In the Mixed 420, Ireland’s Cora McNaughton (Blessington Sailing Club) and crew Matt Mapplebeck (Royal Cork Yacht Club) sit 23rd of 28 after five races, having picked up a UFD flag penalty on Thursday. Ziv Shtub and Loya Sheffler (ISR) top the class by a single point with three races left.
Further titles across the championships are poised for final‑day decisions as the event builds to its conclusion.
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