Emma Plasschaert

Emma Plasschaert is a highly accomplished Belgian sailor, celebrated for her multiple World Championship titles and Olympic performances in the ILCA 6 class. After making a significant impact early in her career, Emma Plasschaert achieved her first top ten finishes at the World Championships in both 2013 and 2014 in the Laser Radial class. Having moved into the Laser Radial class in 2010, she further honed her skills while training with the team associated with 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Evi Van Acker. Plasschaert solidified her position as a dominant force in competitive sailing by securing her first World Champion title in the Laser Radial class in August 2018, where she notably triumphed over 2016 Olympic gold medalist Marit Bouwmeester.

As she continues to train rigorously for upcoming international competitions, including future Olympic events, Plasschaert maintains her status as one of the world’s most distinguished and influential figures in competitive sailing, consistently delivering high-level performances and inspiring a new generation of athletes.