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At Performance Sailcraft Europe we are proud to sponsor a range of sailors in the ILCA fleet who are out every weekend representing us at training or national and international events. Our sponsored sailors continue to work with us to develop and test new products.
They are very friendly and would be more than happy to help you, so if you see them at out and about please say hello!
If you are looking to be sponsored by us please get in touch by emailing contact@performancesailcraft.com. We have 3 levels of sponsorship to suit a range of abilities/levels.
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
ILCA U19 European Champion
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The best thing about sailing is the freedom"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
7th at the ILCA 4 Worlds 2024 and the best British male result at the event since 2005
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Nothing beats the complete freedom, peace and thrill you have when you are on the water with just you, your boat and the elements around you"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
12th at ILCA 6 nationals 2024
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"I love the freedom of being able to go where you want and being disconnected from the world for the few hours that you are on the water, as well as the friendships and the technical side as well."
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
5th Overall at the 2024 RYA Youth Nationals and getting into Youth Squad
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Getting the boat planning downwind in breezy conditions"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Finishing 23rd at the ILCA 6 Youth Worlds, and winning my first ever event at the UKLA Spring Qualifiers in the ILCA 6
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The thing that I love most about sailing is the people I have met and the lifelong friends I have made"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Welsh Champion and getting gold fleet in the Nationals of 2024, and getting the opportunity to travel to some amazing places
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Getting to meet all these amazing people who share the same passion, and have some friendly competition on the way. I like how you can push your friends and those around you to be better and improve, while they do the same for you."
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
37th at the ILCA 6 Youth Worlds 2024
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"That feeling when you go downwind in a lot of breeze and big waves"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
2021 1st Ranked Perpetual Topper Ireland Champion
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"I love the adrenaline rush on a windy day"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Winning the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy with a 5 point lead
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"I love most about sailing is how the gap between grassroots and top level sailors is almost non-existent and sailing is a sport where you can quite often meet the sports legends which makes moments like these truly special and accessible for everyone"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Achieving 2nd at the RYA Youth Nationals in 2024, after not being accepted in the Youth Squad
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Meeting new people and being out of my comfort zone"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Winning the Etchells in Cowes week by
winning all but one race and coming 3rd at the 2022 Topper Worlds in Lake Garda.
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The freedom of being on the water with just you and the boat, and also the
lifelong friends and memories and the people I have met along the way"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
8th out of 71 sailors at the NSSA All Comers Race
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"I love the feeling of planning in strong winds, and the ability to race at multiple different venues"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
13th U17 in the 2025 European Youth ILCA 6 Championships
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Is the feeling that you experience when you are sailing upwind on a lift crossing the fleet"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Finishing 22nd (2nd British Sailor) in the ILCA 4 Europa Cup in Slovenia in 2024
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The freedom of getting out on the water in the boat and getting to meet and compete against lots of different people from around the world"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
1st U18 at Mounts Bay Sailing Club for the Single Handed Open Meeting
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Meeting new people and helps me to de-stress, clear my head and manage my ADHD"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Winning the 1st race at the Topper Worlds 2023 & coming 2nd at the 2025 RYA Youth Nationals
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Rounding the top mark to catch a crazy wave"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
6th at the Topper 4.2 Nationals
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"I just love everything about sailing"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
2025 Topper National Champion
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"All the friends I have made and competing against all the sailors I look up to"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Came 1st in 2 of the races at the qualifies in Weymouth
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The feeling of being out on the water with just you and your boat, and the competitiveness of racing"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Qualifying 5th at the Topper Worlds and becoming Regional Topper Champion in 2 different regions
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The feeling of freedom on the water, the focus and concentration sailing demands and the satisfaction of improving every time I sail"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Winning the Sir Kenneth Preston Trophy & getting into gold fleet at the 2025 UK Nationals
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"The independence and the ability to make my own decisions and get direct feedback from my choices"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
1st Junior at the Medway Regatta
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Enjoy the freedom it makes me feel and the excitement I get when the wind picks up, also meeting new people and all the different experiences sailing brings me"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
Won the Sport Birmingham Young Achievers Award in 2024 & Runner Up in the BBC make a difference awards in 2025. Also won 9 awards at the recent Sailing Club Awards Night.
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Gives me a buzz that is like the rush you feel on a rollercoaster. The feeling of freedom in the open air on the water is relaxing as well as being fast paced"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
1st Female / 2nd overall Irish ILCA 4 rankings 2025
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"I enjoy working hard and achieving my goals"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
6th Female at the Draycote Dash 2025, 2nd ILCA 4 Youth Open 2025 & 3rd Female Topper Nationals 2025
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"No-one is allowed to rig my boat! I enjoy the independence, the control I have over my sailing from start to end, my coaches, the advice I get, my friendships, being out on the water is the best way I enjoy spending my weekends"
Best Sailing Achievement so far:
3rd place at the Topper Worlds 2025, 4th place at the ILCA Open 4 2025 (my first ILCA race), 1st ILCA at the Draycote Dash 2025 , 2nd at the ILCA Youth Open 2025
What I enjoy about Sailing?:
"Winning, strategy, tactics, learning how to improve, beating my sister, beating my mates, the fresh air, going fast, playing table tennis after sailing, my coaches, having fun with my mates"