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Scarlett Hadley to represent St Vincent and the Grenadines at 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships

by SVG Sailing Association 11 Dec 2025 06:30 PST 12–20 December 2025

St Vincent and the Grenadines will be proudly represented once again on the global sailing stage as Scarlett Hadley prepares to compete at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal. This will be Hadley's third appearance at the prestigious Youth Worlds, highlighting her consistency and standing among the world's top young sailors.

Hadley has progressed steadily through local, regional, and international competition, earning her place once again among the world's elite youth athletes. The Youth Sailing World Championships is regarded as the premier development event for future Olympic and professional sailors.

Racing in the demanding Atlantic conditions of Vilamoura, Hadley will face the best youth sailors from more than 70 countries, gaining invaluable experience at the highest level of youth sailing.

Hadley will be competing in a series of 10 races from the 15th to the 20th December, and you can watch her live using a tracking app. Please email for the link.

Her participation marks a proud moment not only for her family and support team, but for the wider Vincentian sporting community. Hadley continues to inspire the next generation of sailors and demonstrates the growth of sailing in St Vincent and the Grenadines. Scarlett said "I'm so proud to fly the Vincy flag at the Youth World Championships in Vilamoura Portugal".

Hadley's campaign is made possible through the support of her family, coaches, the St Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association, the National Olympic Committee and valued partners.

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