Ireland is represented by three boats at the 450-boat 2025 ILCA Master World Championships that have officially kicked off today in Formia, Italy, hosted by Circolo Nautico Caposele. This year’s event has drawn over 450 sailors from 31 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings of the ILCA Master community worldwide. In the ILCA 7, Irish sailors Roger O'Gorman and Conrad Simpson are competing, and in the smaller ILCA 6 rig, John Curran is racing. After measurement checks and the Opening Ceremony on Sunday, September 21, the first race is set for Monday, September 22. A special Gala Dinner is planned for Thursday, September 25, while the Closing Ceremony and prize-giving will take place on Sunday, September 28.