Optimist World Championship Closing Ceremony
- Posted on 17 July, 2019
PLAUDITS, praise and applause were in abundance as winners from across the ranks of the 2019 Optimist World Championship were awarded for their nautical triumphs. […]
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Italy’s Marco Gradoni becomes three-time Optimist World Champion
- Posted on 16 July, 2019
A RESOUNDING win for Italy’s Marco Gradoni brought the 2019 Optimist World Championship to an end on Monday as the 15-year-old claimed the winning title […]
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All eyes on Monday’s Optimist World Championship finals
- Posted on 15 July, 2019
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 […]
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Italy triumph in 2019 Optiworlds team racing
- Posted on 15 July, 2019
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 […]
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Dramatic weather forces fleet recall during youth sailing finals
- Posted on 15 July, 2019
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 […]
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A day of lively team racing during the 2019 Optimist World Championship
- Posted on 12 July, 2019
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 […]
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Tensions were high during Optiworlds’ final day of qualifiers
- Posted on 11 July, 2019
COMPETITION was fierce on the water on Wednesday as the young sailors stepped up their game during the third and final day of qualifying races […]
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Champagne Charlie July Regatta
- Posted on 11 July, 2019
The third edition of the Royal Southern Yacht Club Summer Series, the Champagne Charlie July Regatta, supported by Charles Heidsieck, is open to entry for […]
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High winds make for tough competition on day two of the 2019 Optiworlds
- Posted on 10 July, 2019
CONDITIONS were tough but spirits remained high during the second day of racing in the 2019 Optimist World Championship. The 257 participating sailors battled strong […]
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Team Malta victorious on first day of 2019 Optimist World Championship
- Posted on 9 July, 2019
A FATHER and son combination proved to be the winning formula for Team Malta which romped to victory in the first day of racing. Richard […]
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Championships declared officially open
- Posted on 9 July, 2019
FLAGS representing every corner of the globe transformed the streets of English Harbour into a kaleidoscope of colour for the opening parade of the 2019 […]
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2019 Optimist World Championship
- Posted on 25 June, 2019
The countdown is on for the 2019 Optimist World Championship being staged in Antigua for the first time in its history from July 6-16. Young […]
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Date Change for the Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta 2020
- Posted on 24 June, 2019
Due to popular demand, the dates of the 33rd Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta have been changed to 1-7 April 2020. Please note this modification in […]
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Shifty winds throughout the Final Grant Thornton Dinghy Series couldn’t spoil the fun!
- Posted on 17 June, 2019
This Saturday was the Grant Thronton Dinghy Series Finale & End of Season Party. The day was filled with spectacular racing on the Lagoon, although […]
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USA’s Diemar Wins 27th International Optimist Regatta, presented by EMS Virgin Islands
- Posted on 17 June, 2019
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Spot on starts, successfully managing wind shifts and a solid final day game plan proved the winning combination that led […]
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