Jon Emmett Wins ILCA 6 at 2025 EurILCA Master in Belgium

Published 3:09pm on 13 Jun 2025

Castle Cove Sailing Club congratulates Jon Emmett on his outstanding victory in the ILCA 6 Class at the 2025 EurILCA Master BEL, held in Ostend, Belgium. The event, hosted by the Royal North Sea Yacht Club and Ostend Sailing Club, saw three days of intense competition in challenging North Sea conditions.

Strong winds and rough seas tested sailors and race organisers alike. Saturday's racing featured gusts up to Force 6, with dramatic wind shifts demanding sharp tactical decisions. Sunday's racing was abandoned due to gale-force winds, but Monday offered a return to action with closely contested races in similarly tough conditions.

Jon's exceptional skill and consistency saw him claim first place overall, ahead of Jack de Rijk (NED) and Cesar Sierhuis (NED). His victory is a proud moment for Castle Cove SC and a testament to his resilience and experience on the international stage.

Photograph Agustín Argüelles/EurILCA