# Charlotte Dobson

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British sailor

**Charlotte Fletcher-Scott** ([née](/source/Birth_name#Maiden_and_married_names) **Dobson**, born 5 June 1986) is a British [sailor](/source/Sailing_(sport)) who competed at the [2016 Summer Olympics](/source/Sailing_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics) and [2020 Summer Olympics](/source/Sailing_at_the_2020_Summer_Olympics).

## Personal life

Dobson was born on 5 June 1986 in [Glasgow](/source/Glasgow), Scotland.[1] She studied [psychology](/source/Psychology) at the [University of Edinburgh](/source/University_of_Edinburgh).[2] In August 2021 she married fellow olympic sailor [Dylan Fletcher](/source/Dylan_Fletcher).[3]

## Sailing

Dobson was selected for the Scotland national squad at the age of 14.[2] In 2001, she won a bronze medal at the Youth World Championship in the [Laser Radial](/source/Laser_Radial) class; in 2002 and 2004 she won silver medals at the Championships. By 2005 she was ranked seventh in the [ISAF](/source/International_Sailing_Federation) world rankings and in 2007 finished tenth in the [ISAF World Championships](/source/2007_ISAF_Sailing_World_Championships) held in Portugal. She was shortlisted for the [Great Britain team](/source/Great_Britain_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics) for the [2008 Summer Olympics](/source/2008_Summer_Olympics) in [Beijing](/source/Beijing), China, but missed out on selection to [Penny Clark](/source/Penny_Clark).[2]

In 2010, she took the silver medal at the Laser Radial European Championships held in Estonia.[2] At the [2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships](/source/2011_ISAF_Sailing_World_Championships) Dobson finished 16th in the [women's Laser Radial event](/source/2011_ISAF_Sailing_World_Championships_%E2%80%93_Laser_Radial).[4][5] She attempted to qualify for the [2012 Summer Olympics](/source/2012_Summer_Olympics) in the individual [Laser Radial](/source/Laser_Radial) but was beaten to selection for the [Great Britain team](/source/Great_Britain_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics) by [Alison Young](/source/Alison_Young_(sailor)) after Young finished ahead of her in the Olympic regatta at [Hyères](/source/Hy%C3%A8res).[6][7]

In 2013, she teamed up with [Sophie Ainsworth](/source/Sophie_Ainsworth) to compete in the [49er FX](/source/49er_(dinghy)) classification.[8] The pair won a bronze medal at the World Cup event in [Mallorca](/source/Mallorca).[9] They then finished sixth at the 2014 49er European Championships held in [Helsinki](/source/Helsinki), Finland.[10]

At the 2015 49er FX World Championships, held in [San Isidro](/source/San_Isidro%2C_Buenos_Aires), Argentina, Dobson and Ainsworth finished in fifth place, four points behind the medal positions.[11]

In March 2016, Dobson and Ainsworth were selected as part of the [Great Britain team](/source/Great_Britain_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics) for the [2016 Summer Olympics](/source/2016_Summer_Olympics) to be held in [Rio de Janeiro](/source/Rio_de_Janeiro), Brazil, where they competed in the [women's 49er FX event](/source/Sailing_at_the_2016_Summer_Olympics_%E2%80%93_49er_FX), which made its debut at the Games.[8][12][13] In April at the [Princess Sofia Trophy](/source/Trofeo_Princesa_Sof%C3%ADa) in [Palma, Majorca](/source/Palma%2C_Majorca) the pair finished fifth in the opening race before suffering problems with their equipment in race two.[14] They eventually placed sixth overall after taking second place in the final race.[15] Later that month at the 49er European Championships in [Barcelona](/source/Barcelona), Spain, Ainsworth and Dobson were joint third after the second day of competition where they finished their three races, first, second and third.[16] A victory in the final medal race meant they eventually finished ninth overall, and seventh among European boats.[17]

Dobson who along with crew [Saskia Tidey](/source/Saskia_Tidey) have represent Great Britain at the [Sailing at the 2020 Summer Olympics](/source/Sailing_at_the_2020_Summer_Olympics) in the Women's 49er FX class finishing 6th.[18][19]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-rya_1-0)** ["The Team Charlotte Dobson"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180421014047/http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/meettheteam/pages/charlottedobson.aspx). [Royal Yachting Association](/source/Royal_Yachting_Association). Archived from [the original](http://www.rya.org.uk/britishsailingteam/meettheteam/pages/charlottedobson.aspx) on 21 April 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-fullarton_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-fullarton_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-fullarton_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-fullarton_2-3) Fullarton, Donald. ["Charlotte misses Olympic place"](http://www.helensburgh-heritage.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=539:charlotte-goes-for-gold&catid=38:sport&Itemid=496). Helensburgh Heritage Trust. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Which Dorset athletes are at the Tokyo Olympics?"](https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/people/dorset-tokyo-olympic-games-2020-sailors-athletes-olympics-8179364). 23 July 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Yachting_World_4-0)** ["Olympic profile: Charlotte Dobson and Alison Young"](http://www.yachtingworld.com/microsites/olympics-2012/behind-the-scenes/olympic-profile-charlotte-dobson-and-alison-young-2718/2). Yachting World. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["World Sailing Championships: Giles Scott wins Finn title"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/16130641). *BBC Sport*. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Young masters breeze in France to pip Dobson for Radial place"](http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/13057479.Young_masters_breeze_in_France_to_pip_Dobson_for_Radial_place/). *[The Herald](/source/The_Herald_(Glasgow))*. 10 May 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Robertson, Andi (23 September 2013). ["Sailing: Charlotte Dobson move has rekindled fire"](http://www.scotsman.com/sport/more-in-sport/sailing-charlotte-dobson-move-has-rekindled-fire-1-3106520). *The Scotsman*. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-kent_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-kent_8-1) ["Ashford sailor Sophie Ainsworth named in the Great Britain sailing squad for Rio Olympics"](http://www.kentonline.co.uk/ashford/sport/ainsworth-thrilled-by-olympic-call-up-92274/). *Kent Online*. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** Alexander, Stuart (5 April 2014). ["America's Cup 2017: Sir Ben Ainslie waiting on AC35 format before decision to mount British challenge"](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/sailing/america-s-cup-2017-sir-ben-ainslie-waiting-on-ac35-format-before-decision-to-mount-british-challenge-9240483.html). *The Independent*. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["49er European Championships: Dylan Fletcher & Alain Sign third"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/28286879). *BBC Sport*. 13 July 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Great Britain pairings finish fifth and sixth at Worlds in Argentina"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/sailing/34895967). *BBC Sport*. 22 November 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Ashford sailor Sophie Ainsworth selected for Team GB for Olympic Games"](http://www.ashfordherald.co.uk/Ashford-sailor-Sophie-Ainsworth-selected-Team-GB/story-28881725-detail/story.html). *Ashford Herald*. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.[*[permanent dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Penny, Brandon. ["Sailing events announced for 2016 Olympics"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121207093233/http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-blogs/sailing/sailing-events-announced-for-2016-olympics.html). *NBC Olympics*. Archived from [the original](http://www.nbcolympics.com/news-blogs/sailing/sailing-events-announced-for-2016-olympics.html) on 7 December 2012. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Sailing: Giles Scott tops Finn fleet in Majorca"](http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/sport/14397892.Sailing__Giles_Scott_tops_Finn_fleet_in_Majorca/). *Dorset Echo*. 1 April 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["British sailors shine as Trofeo Princesa Sofia draws to a close"](http://www.sail-world.com/UK/British-sailors-shine-as-Trofeo-Princesa-Sofia-draws-to-a-close/143464). *sail-world.com*. Royal Yachting Association. 2 April 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Brown, Luke (13 April 2016). ["Brits continue to impress at the 49er European Championships"](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sailing/2016/04/13/brits-continue-to-impress-at-the-european-championships/). *The Daily Telegraph*. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Podium finish for British sailors at the 49er European Championships"](http://www.sail-world.com/UK/Podium-finish-for-British-sailors-at-the-49er-European-Championships/143815). *sail-world.com*. Royal Yachting Association. 16 April 2016. Retrieved 30 May 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Elliot Hanson completes Team GB's Tokyo 2020 sailing line-up"](https://www.teamgb.com/news/elliot-hanson-completes-team-gb-s-tokyo-2020-sailing-line-up). *teamgb.com*. Retrieved 1 March 2020.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Sailing: DOBSON Charlotte"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210726091257/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/sailing/athlete-profile-n1468354-dobson-charlotte.htm). *Tokyo 2020 Olympics*. [Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games](/source/Tokyo_Organising_Committee_of_the_Olympic_and_Paralympic_Games). Archived from [the original](https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/sailing/athlete-profile-n1468354-dobson-charlotte.htm) on 26 July 2021. Retrieved 2 October 2020.

## External links

- [Charlotte Dobson](https://www.teamgb.com/athletes/5qPzqX0kNyRoeQU3MOWs9p) at [Team GB](/source/Team_GB)

- [Charlotte Dobson](https://web.archive.org/web/20241130/https://www.sailing.org/sailor/charlotte-dobson?ref=GBRCD15) at [World Sailing](/source/World_Sailing) (archived, [alternate link](https://web.archive.org/web/20241130/https://www.sailing.org/sailor/?ref=GBRCD15))

- [Charlotte Dobson](https://olympics.com/en/athletes/charlotte-dobson) at [Olympics.com](/source/International_Olympic_Committee)

- [Charlotte Dobson](https://www.olympedia.org/athletes/130276) at [Olympedia](/source/Olympedia)

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