Hermione Ghicas and Erik Scheidt win 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships

Hermione Ghicas of Greece and Erik Scheidt of Brazil have been crowned the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Champions in Aarhus, Denmark. The championship featured 429 young sailors representing 45 nations.

In the women’s fleet, Ghicas secured the gold medal after a dominant performance, winning all three races in the Gold fleet on the final day. She finished with 16 penalty points, following her recent European Championship win in Thessaloniki. Ireland’s Sienna Wright took the silver medal, while New Zealand’s Chloe Turner earned third place. European sailors dominated the standings, occupying eight of the top 10 positions.

In the men’s fleet, Brazil’s Erik Scheidt claimed the world title through consistent performance. Spain’s Nikko Palou secured silver, and Italy’s Lorenzo Ghiotti took bronze. The competition tested athletes across diverse conditions on Aarhus Bay, ranging from light, shifty winds to stronger gusts.