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ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship

Overview

The 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland, progressed through its qualifying stages and concluded with various international competitors.

During the qualifying phase, New Zealand sailors Tom Saunders, George Gautrey, and Caleb Armit secured positions in the gold fleet. At that stage, Ireland’s Finn Lynch led the overall standings.

As the competition concluded, Swedish sailors finished their participation without reaching the medal rounds. Swedish competitors Emil Bengtson, Erik Norlén, Rasmus Granzin, and Wilhelm Kark placed 35th, 44th, 67th, and 77th respectively. National team coach Dayne Sharp noted that the event was defined by light winds and significant waves.

Entities

ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship · Finn Lynch · Caleb Armit · Tom Saunders · Dún Laoghaire

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Swedish sailors compete in ILCA 7 World Championships in Dublin

    Swedish sailors finished without medals at the ILCA 7 World Championships in Dublin, though development team members Erik Norlén and Rasmus Granzin gained valuable senior experience.

  2. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    New Zealand sailors qualify for gold fleet at ILCA 7 World Championship

    New Zealand sailors Tom Saunders, George Gautrey, and Caleb Armit have qualified for the gold fleet at the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s World Championship in Ireland.

Sources

batliv.se · bernews.com · boatingnz.co.nz · svensksegling.se