About : fin cochrane Yorkshire Lad Sailing
My Story
Dream Goals
Commitment
I am a talented 15 year old British Youth ILCA 6 (Laser Radial) sailor. I discovered sailing in August 2020 (aged 11) when completing my Scout Adventure Challenge and I was hooked. Passionate about sailing, I am determined to be the best sailor I can be! I don't give up, no matter what the challenge!
Commitment
Dream Goals
Commitment
I eat, breathe and sleep sailing.
I sail both days every weekend, on summer Wednesday evenings and on as many school holiday days as I can.
I am training and racing locally at my home club Yorkshire Dales Sailing Club, regionally, nationally and internationally.
My progress from novice aged 11, to European competitor aged 15, has been achieved thanks to fantastic key players in my support network.
Dream Goals
Dream Goals
Dream Goals
My dream goals are:
To qualify for, and to compete in:
• the April 2025 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships in Vilamoura (Portugal)
• the July 2025 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships in Los Angeles (USA)
• the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth European Championships
• the 2026 ILCA 6 Youth World Championships
• the 2027 ILCA 7 U21 European Championships
• the 2027 ILCA 7 U21 World Championships.
FIN COCHRANE Yorkshire Lad Sailing : SUCCESS SO FAR
I am in my fifth year of sailing. After sailing my ILCA 4 for a year, I switched up to an ILCA 6, at Easter in 2023. I am super proud of the progress I have made in my ILCA 6:
ILCA UK NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
• In August 2023, at Hayling Island, I was placed 35th in the Silver Fleet and 92nd Overall.
• In August 2024, at Weymouth, I was 48th in Gold Fleet and 48th Overall. Having made 44 places improvement since last year’s Nationals, I was the most improved male in the ILCA 6 fleet.
ILCA UK NATIONAL QUALIFIER RACING EVENTS
• In September 2023, at Paignton, I was 28th in Silver Fleet and 65th Overall.
• In September 2024, at Plas Heli, I was 17th in Gold Fleet and 17th Overall.
THE SELDEN SAILJUICE WINTER SERIES
This was my main racing focus last winter. The series is the UK’s biggest winter handicap sailing series. Competitors included adults, youths and juniors at the highest level of performance in the country, including hopefuls for the 2024 Olympics.Aged 14, I was thrilled with my results:
🏆 1st Junior (U16)
🏆 2nd Youth (U19)
🏆 1st ILCA 6Overall
14th out of 510 competitors, at the end of the series.
TRUE TO THE BRITISH YOUTH SAILOR CORE VALUES
I believe in and am true to the five core values that all British Youth Sailors are expected to demonstrate:
- I am passionately ambitious; I strive to be the best I can be.
- I am curious; I am fascinated with the process of learning.
- I have courage and determination; I never give up.
- I take ownership; I take responsibility.
- I show respect and I have integrity; I do the right thing.