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The 2025 St. Kitts and Nevis Nationwide Dinghy Championships had been efficiently hosted by the Nevis Aquatic and Crusing Heart below the auspices of the St Kitts and Nevis Crusing Affiliation on July fifth and sixth on the lovely Oualie Bay, Nevis. This eagerly anticipated two-day regatta introduced collectively 15 proficient younger sailors from each the Nevis Aquatic and Crusing Heart and the St. Kitts Yacht Membership, competing throughout three courses of boats: Optimists, RS Fevas, and Lasers.
Day 1 – Saturday July fifth:
Sailors had been met with excessive winds and difficult situations, actually testing their abilities and resilience on the water. Regardless of the demanding climate, seven races had been accomplished throughout all courses, highlighting the dedication and expertise of each seasoned opponents and newer sailors alike.
Day 2 – Sunday July sixth:
The wind eased barely, providing extra manageable situations that allowed sailors of all expertise ranges to showcase their talents. 4 further races had been accomplished, bringing the overall variety of races to eleven and rounding out an thrilling sequence crammed with strategic crusing and shut finishes.
Race Outcomes
Optimist Class:
• 🥇 1st Place: Greyson Burrell – 8 factors
• 🥈 2nd Place: Clijae Christmas – 18 factors
• 🥉 third Place: Emijah Maynard – 32 factors
• 4th Place: Rodney Huggins – 33 factors
• fifth Place: Lennox Jr. Wallace – 44 factors
RS Feva Class:
• 🥇 1st Place: Emily Samaroo & Jazzelle Connor – 8 factors
• 🥈 2nd Place: Antwan & Addijah Daniel – 21 factors
• 🥉 third Place: Nailah Greenaway & Jael Chiverton – 28 factors
Laser Class:
• 🥇 1st Place: Melroy Henry – 14 factors*
• 🥈 2nd Place: Skyla Connor – 14 factors*
• 🥉 third Place: Amadi Byron Hendrickson – 18 factors
• 4th Place: Abhijith Srinivasan – 19 factors
*Tie between Henry and Connor was resolved in accordance with World Crusing Guidelines –
Appendix A8.2.
Particular Acknowledgments
• Most Improved Sailor: Rodney Huggins – for his notable progress and perseverance all through the regatta.
• Principal Race Officer: Nicholas Dupre, who led the races with experience, supported by a devoted crew of volunteers and security boats guaranteeing easy and safe race operations.
We prolong heartfelt because of all volunteers—each on the water and ashore—whose efforts made this occasion successful. Particular appreciation goes to Dive Nevis for generously offering their vessel because the official Race Committee Boat (RC Boat).
We additionally want to categorical our honest gratitude to the St. Kitts and Nevis Nationwide Olympic Committee for his or her invaluable assist of this occasion and for his or her continued dedication to the expansion and improvement of crusing all through the Federation. Their backing performs a significant position in serving to our younger athletes thrive each on and off the water.
The 2025 Nationwide Dinghy Championships not solely highlighted the aggressive spirit of our younger sailors but in addition bolstered the energy and unity of our crusing group.
Congratulations to all members for a implausible weekend of racing.
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