XXXIII International Palamos Optimist Trophy, Spain

Two weeks ago, Ava Anderson and Ike Schutz traveled to Palamos, Spain to represent the USA at the annual International Palamos Optimist Trophy. This event is the second largest Optimist regatta in the World only behind the Lake Garda Meeting, and attracted 550 sailors from over 34 nations.

Bernat Gali Bou, Lakewood Head Opti Coach, was the Lead Coach for the team selected by the USODA. Unfortunately, the weather conditions didn't really cooperate with the warmth of the locals and the fantastic venue, and after a few days of light wind practice days, only three races were completed and all of them the first day, which was the only day with good racing conditions (17-22 knots SW).

The regatta was won by a German sailor, part of the German Worlds Team for this year. Respecting Ava and Ike, they managed to finish 193rd and 331st after a few capsizes involved with the big waves they experienced the first and only day of racing.

Results can be found here

I420/29er Midwinters East

Last week, the I420/29er Midwinters East were hosted by the Miami Yacht Club, with very variable weather conditions and 8 races completed for each class.

Two sailors represented Lakewood Yacht Club at the event, with Noah Zittrer finishing 11th in 29ers (Thomas Kerrigan from SYC was his crew) and Nicky Abate crewing for Haru Masumoto in the I420 class, achieving a 25th overall.

Results can be found here