by AYC | Jul 15, 2019 | AYC News, Latest News, Optiworld
IT IS not just the coveted trophies, prestige and bragging rights that the winning sailors will claim at tonight’s prize giving ceremony. The top placed boy and girl will also each receive a luxurious Italian designer watch, especially engraved in tribute to their...
by AYC | Jul 14, 2019 | AYC News, Latest News, Optiworld
BATTLE lines have been drawn and the gauntlet thrown firmly down as the 2019 Optimist World Championship’s top ranking sailors prepare to thrash it out on the water in Monday’s hotly anticipated finals. Sunday’s high winds and vigorous current saw an intense day of...
by AYC | Jul 14, 2019 | AYC News, Latest News, Optiworld
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by AYC | Jul 13, 2019 | AYC News, Latest News, Optiworld
HEAVY squalls, a fleet recall and dive-bombing seagulls combined to create a dramatic day on the water for young sailors competing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. Winds reached up to 26 knots and rain pelted down on Saturday during the first day of the...
by AYC | Jul 13, 2019 | AYC News, Latest News, Optiworld
ITALY cemented their status as the team to watch at this year’s Optiworlds with a euphoric win over Thailand during Friday’s team racing finals. The Italians sailed to victory in a nail-biting climax which saw their south-east Asian opponents battling to the end to...
by AYC | Jul 11, 2019 | AYC News, Latest News, Optiworld
TEAM work, sportsmanship and some good-natured competitive banter characterised the first day of lively team racing during the 2019 Optimist World Championship. A total of 44 countries – including host nation Antigua and Barbuda – took part in a series of fast sprints...
