ILCA U21 World Championships!
Audrey F, Year 13, competed in the ILCA U21 World Championships in Morocco last month. Audrey has been waiting to compete at this event for several years as competitors must be between 17 and 20 years old. This was Audrey's first year of eligibility and she managed to secure 10th place - well done, Audrey!
The competition took place over six days with 12 races scheduled but due to extremely strong winds the sailors were only able to complete 11. Throughout the event there was a variety of different wind speeds and directions, but stronger winds were most common with only one day being on the lighter side.
Audrey then went straight on to a six-day training block in Lanzarote before returning to school. She will be at the Thanksgiving Youth Worlds Training Camp in Miami in November which is the official last practice before she heads off to represent the US at the Youth Worlds in Brazil this December.
Audrey joined RHS in Year 12 as a full boarder from Florida, USA, and was the ILCA 6 class USA Female Champion in 2022 and 2023.
Audrey comments:
“It was a great experience to sail in a fleet with a new level of intensity that sits between the youth and women's fleets. I was extremely pleased with how the event went and look forward to competing again this year just after speech day.
RHS has supported me with my training before I leave for events, ensuring I feel confident and prepared before competitions. My teachers and the sailing department have worked with me to ensure I have all the resources to stay on top of my schoolwork and sailing does not interfere with my studies. This often includes getting ahead on work before I leave or meeting with my teachers before and after to go over difficult material.”