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Wednesday, July 09, 2025
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Airforce Dominates Race Day 13 of Wednesday Night Sailing
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The Wednesday Night Sailing Series continued its thrilling run with Race Day 13 last night, as 28 boats took to the startline for competitive yacht racing on Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound. Airforce emerged victorious on corrected time, showcasing the strategic importance of handicapping in the series.
"Crossfire" was the first boat to physically cross the finish line, clocking an elapsed time of 1 hour, 1 minute, and 50 seconds (1:01:50). However, after handicaps were applied, their corrected time of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 12 seconds (1:08:12) saw them finish fourth on the night.
It was "Airforce" that ultimately claimed line honours on corrected time. Crossing the line second on elapsed time in 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 58 seconds (1:09:58), their superior corrected time of 1 hour, 6 minutes, and 13 seconds (1:06:13) secured them the well-deserved victory on the night.
"Scatteraction" secured a strong second place with a corrected time of 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 5 seconds (1:07:05). "Passion" claimed third with a corrected time of 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 45 seconds (1:07:45), and "Back in Black" rounded out the top five finishers with a corrected time of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 14 seconds (1:08:14).
The results from Race Day 13 further underscore the competitive nature of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series, where strategic sailing and accurate handicapping often dictate the final standings.
Wednesday Night Race Day 13 Results
1:06:13 Airforce
1:07:05 Scatteraction
1:07:45 Passion
1:08:12 Crossfire
1:08:14 Back in Black
1:08:52 Yabsta
1:09:14 Impulse
1:09:30 Encore
1:09:51 Solna II
1:09:51 Fat Tuesday
1:10:17 Lorato Makato
1:10:23 Menace
1:10:51 Tiburon
1:10:58 Vrengen
1:11:13 Shogun
1:11:17 Celerity
1:11:19 Shadow
1:12:15 Windfire
1:12:15 Lix
1:12:46 Stormy
1:13:36 RS 21 5
1:14:34 RS 21 2
1:15:00 Jitterbug
1:15:06 RS 21 1
1:15:21 RS 21 4
1:16:02 Severn
1:18:55 RS 21 3
1:22:36 RS 21 6
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Saturday, July 05, 2025
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Optimist Sailors Conclude World Championship Campaign
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The 2025 Optimist World Championship in Portorož concluded today with one final race, bringing an end to a demanding week of competition for the five young Bermudian sailors. A light northeast breeze allowed the race committee to send the fleets out shortly after 10 am, successfully crowning the new individual world champions.
The final race day saw challenging conditions, as is often the case in high-level youth sailing, testing the resilience and skill of all 281 competitors.
Jesse Savage led the Bermudian contingent in the individual standings, finishing the regatta in a commendable 169th place overall with 240 net points. Savage's performance throughout the Final Series demonstrated consistency against a vast and talented international fleet.
Thomas McBain concluded his championship in 193rd place overall with 278 net points.
In the Emerald Fleet, Harry Brown ended the regatta in 215th place with 236 net points. He was closely followed by Heath Meyers, who finished in 216th place with 238 net points. Rounding out the Bermudian team's standings was Emma Brown, who secured the 223rd spot with 251 net points.
While the Bermudian sailors faced stiff competition from the world's best young Optimist racers, the experience gained at this prestigious event in Slovenia will be invaluable for their continued development and future international campaigns.
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Friday, July 04, 2025
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Bermuda Optimist Sailors Battle Through Tricky Conditions
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The second and penultimate day of the Final Series at the 2025 Optimist World Championships has concluded in Portorož, with the five Bermudian sailors battling through challenging conditions. Hopes were high for three races as the fleets headed out shortly before noon, with an initially promising sea breeze.
However, the day proved complex for race officials. After the first start for the gold fleet, a significant wind shift forced the abandonment of the race. The second start was more successful, and in the light breeze, the third final race of the day was completed for all fleets, bringing the total number of races in the Final Series to five.
Jesse Savage continues to lead the Bermudian contingent in the individual standings. Competing in the Bronze Fleet, he is currently sitting in 169th place overall with 240 net points. His consistent performance keeps him as the top Bermudian in the standings.
Thomas McBain, also in the Bronze Fleet, came off the water in 193rd place overall with 278 net points.
In the Emerald Fleet, Harry Brown ended the day in 215th place with 236 net points. Heath Meyers is currently in 216th place with 238 net points, and Emma Brown rounds out the Bermudian team's standings, holding the 223rd spot with 251 net points.
The final day of the Championship will see the conclusion of the individual races, where Bermuda's young sailors will be looking to make their final pushes for improved standings in this highly competitive international event.
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Thursday, July 03, 2025
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Optimist Sailors Begin Final Series at World Championships
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The 2025 Optimist World Championship has now moved into its crucial second half, with the commencement of the three-day Final Series today. Following the crowning of the Team Racing World Champions yesterday, individual competition resumed with sailors now divided into four distinct fleets: gold, silver, bronze, and emerald, based on their performance in the initial qualification series.
Under favourable conditions, with a pleasant sea breeze gracing the waters of Portorož, two more races were successfully sailed, bringing the total number of races in the series to seven.
Jesse Savage now leads the Bermudian contingent in the individual standings. He finds himself in the Bronze Fleet, currently sitting in 160th place overall with 200 net points. Savage demonstrated consistent sailing in today's two races, finishing 23rd and 26th, which allowed him to climb 19 places from his previous 179th position.
Unfortunately, Thomas McBain experienced a drop down the leaderboard. Also competing in the Bronze Fleet, he started the day in 145th but came off the water in 186th place overall with 227 net points.
In the Emerald Fleet, Harry Brown ended the day in 213th place with 203 net points. Heath Meyers is currently in 215th place with 217 net points, and Emma Brown rounds out the Bermudian team's standings, holding the 216th spot, also with 217 net points.
The Final Series is where the true championship contenders will emerge, and Bermuda's young sailors will be pushing hard to improve their positions in their respective fleets over the coming days. The experience gained in this highly competitive international event continues to be invaluable for their development.
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Wednesday, July 02, 2025
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Peppercorn Claims Victory in Tight Wednesday Night Sailing
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The Wednesday Night Sailing Series continued its thrilling run on Race Day 12 last night, with the waters of Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound playing host to competitive yacht racing. In a testament to the effectiveness of handicap systems, Peppercorn emerged victorious on corrected time, demonstrating that the fastest boat across the line doesn't always claim the ultimate prize.
A total of 32 boats went to the starting line, making for a busy and exciting fleet. "Nasty Medicine" was the first boat to physically cross the line on the night, clocking an elapsed time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 28 seconds (1:09:28). However, after their handicap was applied, their corrected time of 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 12 seconds (1:16:12) saw them finish 27th on the night.
"Scatteraction" was the second boat to cross the line, with an elapsed time of 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 25 seconds (1:12:25). But with a favourable corrected time of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 32 seconds (1:08:32), they secured a strong second place. "Airforce", who were winners on corrected time last week, were the third boat to cross the line, clocking 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 23 seconds (1:13:23), but their corrected time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 27 seconds (1:09:27) saw them finish sixth on the night.
It was "Peppercorn" that ultimately took the win. Despite being the 10th boat to cross the line with an elapsed time of 1 hour, 20 minutes, and 12 seconds (1:20:12), their exceptional corrected time of 1 hour, 7 minutes, and 52 seconds (1:07:52) earned them the hard-fought victory on the night. Finishing in third place was "Menace" with a corrected time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 7 seconds (1:09:07).
The results from Race Day 12 further underscore the competitive nature of the Wednesday Night Sailing Series, where strategic sailing and accurate handicapping often dictate the final standings.
Wednesday Night Race Day 12 Results
1:07:52 Peppercorn
1:08:32 Scatteraction
1:09:07 Menace
1:09:08 Solna II
1:09:18 Celerity
1:09:27 Airforce
1:10:04 Encore
1:10:35 Shadow
1:10:36 Blitz
1:11:10 Jitterbug
1:11:15 RS 21 6
1:11:19 Passion
1:11:34 Back in Black
1:11:43 RS 21 5
1:11:49 Windfire
1:12:12 Yabsta
1:12:27 Tiburon
1:12:27 RS 21 2
1:12:37 Lix
1:12:38 Shogun
1:12:48 Fat Tuesday
1:12:54 Lorato Makato
1:13:58 RS 21 3
1:14:19 RS 21 1
1:14:26 Stormy
1:15:08 RS 21 4
1:16:12 Nasty Medicine
1:16:40 Tiddlewink
1:17:42 Crossfire
1:26:01 Swoon
1:26:14 Severn
RET Impulse
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