Caribbean: Within the ILCA 7 class, Shanoy Malone, representing Antigua, is within the lead with 4 factors within the 2023 Caribbean Dinghy Championship. The athlete is adopted by Josiah Alexis from Trinidad and Tobago and Bruno Aglae, representing Martinique in a tie with each 7 factors.
Frits Bus representing St. Maarten is at the moment in fourth place, adopted by Nickael Rogers from St Kitts and Nevis in fifth.
Within the ILCA 6 class Antigua is main as nicely with Ozani Lafond main with 3 factors out of three races, adopted by Stefan Stuven representing Trinidad and Tobago with 7 factors. Martinique is at the moment in third place on this fleet represented by Marius Malody.
Within the ILCA 4 fleet Luk Moreau Dhallenne, representing Martinique is within the lead, adopted by Emily Gaillard representing Antigua in second place. Rio Stomp, representing Sint Maarten is in third place, solely 2 factors behind Gaillard.
Group Sint Maarten is main within the Fusion fleet with Veronica Destin and Oskar Jerrit Versteegden in first place with 5 factors. Group Martinique, represented by Sevan Nicolas and Sosa Camilo is only one level behind staff SXM, so it will likely be thrilling racing tomorrow.
Within the Optimist class Patrick Greensmith is in first place with 4 factors out of three races, adopted by Nathan Sheppard representing Sint Maarten with 7 factors. Trinidad and Tobago follows in third place with Sariyah Stoute.
With comparable climate predictions for tomorrow, day 2 of the 2023 Caribbean Dinghy Championships continues to be tactical and difficult for the opponents representing 6 totally different Caribbean Islands.
The primary day of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship began wet and with a postponement of the race. The wind shifted 180 levels and have become steady sufficient for the race committee to resolve to ship the fleet out on the water and lay the course. 2 races have been sailed within the morning, the opponents returned to the membership for lunch, and 1 race was sailed within the afternoon.
Caribbean Dinghy Championship 2022
Notably, the Antigua Sailors Group was the winner of the Caribbean Dinghy Championship 2022. The individuals together with Emily Gaillard, Rhone Kirby, Ozani Lafond, Zidane Martin, Malik Charles, Jahvon Hector and Deshawnte Durand with Coach Karl James and Group Chief Loraine Mitchell-Gaillard showcased nice efficiency within the crusing race.
Final 12 months, the championship was hosted by the Sint Maarten Yacht Membership. Antigua secured the victory by successful 3 out of 6 courses of the match.
The championship is thought for showcasing crusing excellence and camaraderie.