Bermudian sailor Sebastian Kempe has taken a significant stride towards his Olympic ambitions for LA2028, securing a coveted spot for Bermuda at the Junior Pan Am Games in Paraguay later this year. Kempe's qualification comes after he was crowned the ILCA MidWinters East Regatta ILCA7 Fleet Champion.
With the final day's only race abandoned, Kempe's impressive performance over the previous eight races, accumulating just 12 net points, was enough to secure him the top spot.
Kempe told www.islandstats.com, “This event is a good start for me to get back into the swing of this cycle. I’ve had lots of time this winter on the water and in the gym so it’s good to be back on the racecourse.
It was a very tricky week and very difficult to stay consistent but I had confidence in my pace and in my ability to read the course so everything ended up ok in the end.
I am looking forward to spring. I will have a big challenge in two world cups and the world championships all within the span of two months. I’m excited for this challenge and opportunity to continue to set the tone to this new cycle.”
Fellow Bermudian sailors also competed at the regatta. Olympian Adriana Penruddocke finished 26th in the ILCA 6 Radial Division with 96 net points, while Nicole Stovell placed 76th with 166 net points in the same division.
Bromby Sails to Victory in RS21 Regatta
Meanwhile, on Hamilton Harbour, Olympian Peter Bromby showcased his sailing prowess with a dominant display on day two of the Royal Hamilton Amateur Dinghy Club's four-week RS21 Regatta.
Bromby won four of the five races held on the day, amassing just four points. Dale Brangman won the other race but had a mixed day overall, with two third-place finishes and two fifths, ultimately finishing fourth overall with 12 points.
Peter Dill sailed consistently to secure second place on the day with 11 points, after two second-place finishes, one third, and two fourths. George Buckley also finished with 11 points, earning third place on the day with two second-place finishes, a third, a fourth, and a fifth.
RHADC RS21 Regatta Race Day Two Results
04 Peter Bromby
11 Peter Dill
11 George Buckley
12 Dale Brangman
16 Damien Payne
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