Last weekend on March 25th and 26th Emma Lennox, Rio Stomp, Melina de Vries and Veronica Destin competed in the Antigua Laser Open Championship in the Laser class. With heavy winds it was an exhausting but very nice weekend sailing in Falmouth harbour, Antigua.
Antigua’s Emili Gaillard took the win in the Laser 4.7 class after multiple 1st place finishes on the first day of the regatta. On the second day of the regatta Emma Lennox was able to take a couple wins which made her finish in second place overall just in front of Rio Stomp, finishing in 3rd place.
“The sailors have learned a lot of new skills in Antigua, and came back more motivated then ever to train for their next event, which is the Mini Bucket in St Barths taking place the 20th and 21st of May. They will practice hard with the goal of taking a gold medal home to Sint Maarten, said their coach Sam Peeks”.
The Sint Maarten Yacht Club is very proud of the progress these sailors have made, and are looking forward in seeing what they will accomplish in the world of sailing.
About the Sint Maarten Yacht Club:
Established in 1980 with the goal to promote sailing on the island of St Maarten. It organizes multiple sailing events throughout the year, with the St Maarten Heineken Regatta as its crown jewel. A youth sailing program stimulates local youngsters to become part of the sailing community, teaching them life skills like team work, perseverance and confidence. Always looking to further develop sailing on St Maarten, the Club is active in promoting the sport, as well as the beautiful destination it is located at. For more information visit www.smyc.com