Ellen Barbour is an Irish international sailor and sails a 49erFX boat with her helm Erin McIlwaine. She is a rising presence on the elite racing circuit and has represented Ireland at major international regattas and championships.

A product of Ireland’s high-performance sailing pathway, Ellen began sailing with helm Erin McIlwaine in March 2024 and moved into the Senior Irish Sailing team in late 2025 following a Bronze medal in the U23 World Championships in Denmark. This is her first Senior season and the highlight so far would be a seventh place at the Sailing Grand Slam in Hyeres.

Off the water, Ellen is studying Physiotherapy at Trinity College Dublin.  

• 2026 SOF Hyeres, Sailing Grand Slam – 7th
• 2025 49er JR European Championships – 6th
• Bronze 2025 U23 49erFX World Championship
• 2024 Kieler Woche 49erFX Open - 11th
• 2024 Portugal Grand Prix – 6th

Follow Erin & Ellen on Instagram:  Erin & Ellen's Instagram

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