Training Vlog - 2025 Vice World Champions Vilma and Ebba

In this episode of our ongoing sailor vlog series, we spend time with Vilma Bobeck and Ebba Berntsson from Sweden in the days leading up to the 2026 49erFX World Championships in Cagliari, Italy. Rather than a full “day in the life,” this video follows the pair during a key training block just before the championship began — capturing how a brand-new partnership builds rhythm, communication, and confidence on and off the water. Vilma came into this season fresh from an impressive campaign in Paris, where she won Olympic silver alongside Rebecca Netzler. Now teaming up with the younger and less experienced Ebba, this new pairing had little time to gel before stepping onto the world stage together. Through focused training, open communication, and strong leadership from Vilma as helm, the duo quickly found their dynamic. Their preparation paid off. Competing against a deep and highly competitive 49erFX fleet, Vilma and Ebba went on to claim the silver medal at the 2026 World Championships in Cagliari, securing the title of Vice World Champions in their very first major championship together. In this vlog, you’ll see snippets of their on-water training, their teamwork in the boat park, and hear a few words from both sailors as they reflect on their partnership, the learning curve, and what it takes to perform at the top level in the 49erFX. A raw and honest look at elite sailing, new-team dynamics, and what it takes to compete with the best in the world. If you enjoy behind-the-scenes sailing content, make sure to like, subscribe, and follow along as we continue this series with more athletes across the 49er and 49erFX fleet.