Meet our Ambassadors

Country: Croatia

Class/Sport: ILCA 6.

Big Day Ritual: The main idea before race
day is to do everything as I am used to, just like on training days the day
before, without introducing new tasks. That’s why I take care of any questions
about repairing the equipment or replacing ropes a few weeks before the competition
starts, using only proven drinks and food to maintain energy between races.

Other hobbies: I enjoy some garden
activities, painting, and I love horses so much. Whenever there’s an
opportunity, I’m always happy to ride a bit. I also like mountain skiing, but
while I’m a professional athlete in sailing, I’ve put it on pause due to the
risk of serious injury.

Country: The Bahamas

Class/Sport: ILCA 7.

Big Day Ritual: Eat well, sleep well and listen to music to help calm my mind before the races.

Other Hobbies: Cycling, fishing, walking, gaming, surfing, spending time with my pets.

Country: Spain

Class/Sport: 49er Fx.

Big Day Ritual:

Alicia: Wear red gloves.

Elena: Has to use a sunscreen that she only uses during competition.

Other Hobbies:

Alicia: Cycling and knitting.

Elena: Horse riding and sewing.

Country: Spain

Class/Sport: Hobie 18.

Big Day Ritual: Checking the forecast properly… and that’s about as much planning as I do. Life is random, and I enjoy it that way.

Other Hobbies: Surf! If it involves wind and waves, I’m in. Off the water, trekking with my girl and my dog. And my electric guita

Country: Finland

Class/Sport: ILCA 6.

Big Day Ritual: No pre-comp rituals, but when I de-rig my boat after sailing, everything has its own place, so everything is always in the same order under my boat cover.

Other Hobbies : All to do with the sea and water, but outside of those I love to ski, and play the piano when I have the chance.

Country: UK 

Class/Sport: ILCA 4, J24. 

Big Day Ritual: First in the boat park and last to leave the boat park, minimise the unforced errors before I hit the water.

Other Hobbies: I love playing rugby and enjoy a round of golf with my friends.

Country: UK

Class/Sport: ILCA 6, ILCA 4.

Big Day Ritual: Race day breakfast and a great music playlist. Each race is fuelled by Haribos on the water.

Other Hobbies: Swimming, netball.

Country: Tajikistan 

Class/Sport: ILCA 6

Big Day Ritual: Eat at least one meal that includes meat, ensuring consistency and a sense of routine in my day.

Most excited for 2026: I’m most excited to move up from the ILCA 4 to the ILCA 6 class, taking on a new level of challenge and growth in my sailing journey.

Goals for 2026: To spend more time on the water, travel to new countries for regattas, and continue improving my sailing skills.

Other Hobbies: I love playing rugby and enjoy a round of golf with my friends.

Country: Slovenia

Class/Sport: ILCA 6.

Big Day Ritual: I always eat the same breakfast made in a specific way.

Other Hobbies: Cooking, baking, reading..