WINDSURFER Emma Wilson has been selected to represent British Youth Sailing at the Youth World Championships in Sanya, China (December 11-15).

The Youth Worlds is the premier international youth racing event, bringing together young sailors from more than 60 countries racing in nine fleets.

Wilson’s selection was confirmed after she sealed silver at the RS:X Youth World Championships in Torbole, Italy.

This followed top 10 performances for the Christchurch windsurfer at several senior events this year including World Cup Miami and Hyeres, and World Cup Final Santander.

The 18-year-old, who trains at the Official Test Centre at the Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy, is a member of the British Sailing Team and will be attending the Youth Worlds for the third time.

She said: “It feels pretty cool to be selected again for the Youth Worlds. I have really enjoyed it both times I have been and am super excited to be able to go again!

“I’m looking forward to the competition and also going with all the sailors from the other classes, which makes it fun and different from the other events.”

Having won silver at the 2015 event, and gold in 2016, Wilson will be aiming to defend her title as she takes on the world’s best young windsurfers.

“I would love to defend my title – I know it will be hard, but I will try my best!”

Wilson’s focus now turns to the RS:X Senior Worlds in September held in the Tokyo 2020 sailing venue, Enoshima.

The team selection for the 29er, 420, Nacra and Laser Radial classes will be announced over the coming months following a number of international events across the summer.