Bermudian sailors Nicole Stovell and Laura Hupman played key roles in a dominant performance by the Dalhousie University Sailing team, who captured the CICSA 2024 Fleet Racing National Championship title.
The prestigious Fall Championship, hosted by McGill University at the Pointe-Claire Yacht Club, saw ten of Canada's top university sailing teams battling for supremacy on the water. Over the course of 16 fiercely contested races, Dalhousie University demonstrated exceptional teamwork, tactical prowess, and boat handling skills to emerge victorious.
Stovell and Hupman, both integral members of the Dalhousie squad, contributed significantly to the team's overall success. Their experience and expertise proved invaluable as they navigated challenging conditions and outmaneuvered their rivals.
The University of Toronto finished a close second, while the Royal Military College of Canada rounded out the podium in third place. However, it was Dalhousie University who roared the loudest, claiming the coveted National Championship Trophy and cementing their position as a force to be reckoned with in Canadian Collegiate Sailing.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Power Dominates Challenging Waters to Claim Title
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The Great Sound provided a thrilling battleground for young sailors as the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the 2024 Bermuda Optimist & National Championships. Miguel Power emerged triumphant after an intense eleven-race series, showcasing exceptional skill and consistency to claim the coveted title.
Power navigated the challenging conditions with mastery, never finishing below sixth place in the competitive 33-boat fleet. He secured an impressive seven race wins, complemented by two second-place finishes and a fourth and sixth place. With sailors allowed to discard their worst result, Power finished with a net score of 15 points, solidifying his position at the top of the leaderboard.
Thomas Mcbain and Nina Gotfredsen, the leading female sailor, both finished with 31 net points, showcasing their talent and competitive spirit. Mcbain secured two victories and two second-place finishes, along with three third-place finishes, highlighting his consistent performance throughout the regatta. Gotfredsen capped off her impressive regatta with a victory in the final race, adding to her three second-place and four third-place finishes.
In the Green Fleet which saw racing in the Hamilton Harbor, James De Couto delivered a dominant performance, winning eleven of the seventeen races sailed. His exceptional consistency earned him a net score of 33 points and a well-deserved place on the top step of the podium. Jacob Beale secured second place with 80 net points, while Maven Lightbourn rounded out the top three with 99 net points.
The 2024 Bermuda Optimist & National Championships showcased the talent and determination of Bermuda's young sailors, promising a bright future for the sport on the island.
2024 Bermuda Optimist & National Championships Leaderboard
15.0 Miguel Power 31.0 Thomas Mcbain 31.0 Nina Gotfredsen 43.0 Harry Brown 50.0 Evan Davis 65.0 James Ganal 66.0 Rory Savage 72.0 Noah Amaradasa 87.0 Emma Brown 102.0 Miguel Leite 105.0 Finbar Lohan 120.0 Jesse Savage 129.0 Benjamin De Couto 136.0 Xander Foresman 151.0 Heath Meyers 156.0 Sean Pedro 173.0 Rex Henagulph 183.0 Walker Smith 190.0 Bram Wiseman 227.0 Calypso Coulter 257.0 Aaron Riker 263.0 Tadhg Gotfredsen 267.0 James Wallace 274.0 Dominic Gerber 287.0 Ishmael Dill 287.0 Alfie Jansma 300.0 Chloe McBrearty 301.0 Benji Stones 302.0 Leo DeCouto 309.0 Elaine Jones 323.0 Madeleine Mcbain 26.0 29.0 30.0 357.0 331.0 Mason Portelli 340.0 Eamon Tiwari
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Frith Family Reigns Supreme in Winter Series
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The Comet Class Winter Series delivered another dose of high-stakes sailing drama in St. George's Harbor, with Allan Frith and his crew Sarah Frith conquering the challenging conditions to claim victory.
The Frith duo showcased their exceptional teamwork and tactical prowess, capturing the win in the first race and following up with two second-place finishes. Their consistent performance earned them a well-deserved five points and the top spot on the podium.
Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker, hot on their heels, secured second place with six points. After a second-place finish in the opening race, they battled their way to third in the second race before seizing victory in the final showdown of the day.
Veteran sailors Gladwin Lambert and Greg Proctor demonstrated their enduring skill, claiming third place with seven points. Their consistent presence at the front of the fleet, including a win in the second race, solidified their position as formidable contenders in the series.
The competition was fierce, with each race a test of strategy, skill, and determination. As the Winter Series unfolds, the battle for supremacy in the Comet Class promises to deliver more thrilling action on the waters of St. George's Harbor.
Comet Class Winter Series Race Day Two
05 Allan Frith & Sarah Frith 06 Maxwell Curtis & Wesley Tucker 07 Gladwin Lambert & Greg Proctor 13 Lorenzo Lambert & Simon Van De Weg 14 Anthony Smith & Hong Gao
Sunday, November 03, 2024
Gold Cup, Women's Match Racing & Comet Class Round-Up
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Veteran match racer Johnie Berntsson of Sweden claimed his fourth Bermuda Gold Cup title in a captivating final against Eric Monnin of Switzerland on Hamilton Harbour. Berntsson, who previously won the prestigious event in 2008, 2014, and 2023, edged out Monnin 2-1 in a closely contested series.
The inaugural Aspen Bermuda Women's Match Racing Regatta also concluded with a thrilling final. Pauline Courtois of France emerged victorious, defeating Sweden's Anna Östling 2-1 to claim the title.
Comet Class Winter Series Commences in St. George's Harbour
The Comet Class Winter Series launched its first races in St. George's Harbour. Maxwell Curtis and Wesley Tucker dominated the competition, securing victory in two of the three races to finish with 4 points.
Gladwin Lambert and Greg Proctor claimed second place with 7 points, followed by Dale Brangman and Tokia Russell in third with 9 points.
The Winter Series, held over three weeks, promises exciting competition in the waters of St. George's Harbour.
Saturday, November 02, 2024
RenaissanceRe Invitational Junior Gold Cup Final
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Cornelia Baldock Frost of Sweden emerged victorious at the RenaissanceRe Invitational Junior Gold Cup, securing the championship title following a dominant performance in the final three races on the Great Sound.
Baldock Frost showcased her exceptional sailing prowess, winning the first race of the day and following up with two second-place finishes. This impressive consistency secured her the championship with a total of 22 net points.
Denmark's Carl Birgersson delivered a commendable performance, finishing second overall with 52 net points. Birgersson maintained a steady presence throughout the day, securing second, third, and fourth place finishes in the final races.
Ines Mendez Larminaux from Puerto Rico completed the podium with 58 net points, demonstrating strong competitive spirit throughout the regatta.
RenaissanceRe Invitational Junior Gold Cup
22.0 SWE Cornelia Baldock Frost 52.0 DEN Carl Birgersson 58.0 PUR Ines MendezLarminaux 63.0 USA Wills Gandy Larchmont 66.0 POR Diogo Reis 69.0 CAN Jacob Jingbo Tu 69.0 NZL Will Fyfe 76.0 BER Miguel Power 83.0 GBR Hugo Fletcher 85.0 BAH Finley McKinney Lambert 89.0 ESP Charlotte Crosbie 100.0 BER James Ganal 103.0 BER Harry Brown 113.0 BER Nina Gotfredsen 114.0 BER Thomas McBain 127.0 BER Rory Savage 140.0 SUI Maxime Vallotton 141.0 BER Noah Amaradasa 145.0 ISV Finn Hodgins 160.0 BER Evan Davis 180.0 BER Emma Brown 185.0 ARG Luca Barutta 207.0 BER Benjamin DeCouto 210.0 BER Finbar Lohan 212.0 BER Miguel Leite 218.0 BER Jesse Savage 219.0 BER Heath Meyers 222.0 BER Walker Smith 227.0 BER Bram Wiseman 267.0 BER Rex Henagulph 267.0 BER Sean Pedro 277.0 BER Aaron Riker 297.0 BER Tadhg Gotfredsen 300.0 BER James Wallace 304.0 BER Jacob Beale 317.0 BER Benjamin Stones 319.0 BER Alfie Jansma 323.0 BER Chloe McBrearty
