Karlis joined SailCoach at the RMYC Sailing School as the club’s ILCA class coach in the autumn of 2023. A regular on the ILCA 7 European circuit, he brings valuable first-hand racing experience to his coaching. His keen eye for detail and technical understanding make him a strong coach, helping sailors refine their skills and gain a deeper understanding of racing performance. As one of Latvia’s best ILCA sailors, Karlis began sailing at the age of 8, starting in the Optimist class before transitioning to the ILCA Dinghy. He is a four-time Latvian National Champion and was consistently ranked as the top Under-21 sailor in several European regattas. Since joining SailCoach, Karlis has become a regular coach on our Championship Coaching Tours, guiding youth sailors at major regattas across Europe. His ability to translate racing experience into clear, effective coaching has made him one of our main youth coaches on the coaching tours. Fluent in Latvian and English, Karlis also has an excellent command of Russian, thanks to a close school friend. His combination of elite-level experience and analytical coaching approach makes him a valuable asset to the SailCoach team.