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Charlotte Rose wins ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship
American sailor Charlotte Rose has been crowned the 2026 ILCA 6 Women’s World Champion. Competing in the waters of Dublin County, Ireland, Rose secured the title with a total of 23 points, maintaining a dominant performance throughout the week.
Rose’s victory is a historic milestone, making her only the third American to win the title and the first non-European champion in 20 years, a streak dating back to 2006. The final races were held in windy and wavy conditions with breezes between 12 and 17 knots.
Belgium’s Emma Plasschaert took the silver medal with 28 points, while Denmark’s Anna Munch secured the bronze with 34 points. Hungary’s Maria Erdi finished in fourth place with 38 points.