| Three more races today on the final day of the 2012 USODA Team Trials resulted in Ivan Shestopalov, Coral Reef Yacht Club moving into first place overall, followed by Nic Muller, Lauderdale Yacht Club in second, Will Logue, Riverside Yacht Club in third, Wiley Rogers, Houston Yacht Club in fourth and Romain Screve, San Francisco Yacht Club in fifth place. Top female was Alie Toppa from Lauderdale Yacht Club. USODA would like to take this opportunity to thank Brant Beach Yacht Club for running an excellent competition at this great venue. Everyone appreciated the efforts of the many people involved in staging this regatta.
Emma Kovacs
Executive Director
(Source: Regatta Central) |
What a event racers saw every know condition just short of a hurricane on the Barnegat bay this week .
Pro Sailors visting and a Legend as well flying in to Support the Us Opti Team Trails Yesterday Mr Americas Cup Dennis Conner"s made a apperance at The Brant beach Yacht Club Why because he heard these young future of sailing Familys and Sailors had come in force to test the waters and the nationwide competitors. This was the cream of the crop the measure to made These are the future you are the future of Sailing DC told the Young Sailors .
The US Optimist Dinghy Association brought together the new stars of sailings hopefuls And its sponsors.national and local together with the host clubs many volunteers and on the water support local fire and rescue personal made this a success in all eyes and even bigger event to in the future .
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iSail medias office just so happens to share the same waters and when I heard of the some 180 - 200 entries I put my Camera back pack on grabbed the shins and hired a boat from our friends at Causeway marina . And set of to see it and capture for my self . A bit diferent piloting your own photo boat . I found Bub And he immediately radio the fleet I was the photo boat and the rest is history , parking my self on the committees boats starboard quarter I enjoyed the heart of the regatta access and views of the fleet as they were in pre start and for the start .Videos to follow .
Just a week prior to this I was in Italy covering the Americas Cup World Series in Naples . On a whole different level or is it ? I saw the same drive and skill in the eyes these young skippers braving the elements for some 7 hours out on the waters getting ever race they could in . No whining no im cold . No its raining These kids do one thing Sail and Sail for the right to represent our country in the Opti Worlds , No Short comings at all . Girls as well as Boys competing in the same races These may not be AC 45s They may as well of been in the conditions these Sailors sailed in this week they all deserve at least a ride on one .
What brought me back day two was just the thought this was our best and brightes in my back yard on home waters these are the strenth of US sailing and what exactly there always talking about at the Cup races the future of Sailing These may not be the best and fastest there the best and most determined. There shore crews there brothers sisthers grandparnets and folks there team mates no corporate hospitality here Hot chowder and and pizza the la carte of the day . or a quick sandwich im between the trip from the finish to the next start . Fueled by a passion to win and a passion to sail . Dressed more as if they where going spring skiing than sailing .only there pfd vesst to tell the difference .
Umpiring 186 boats starting them,logistics on the wtaer keeping the course clear is no easy task .The fleet was broken in to three different groups basically colors and rotated each day. Each morning these kids and familys had to be up at dawn in measuring or the skippers meeting by 8;30am and on the water no later than 9:30 for the ten oclock line call.Not returning to shore until as late as four oclock on some days , This for four days in a row its not June here in Jersey and you wont find the other infamous jersey name sake here on the water this acually takes true grit and discipline self disciplined Youth that find time some how to rip them selves away from the ipad iphone gamepad digital generation and continue on with the S generation .
This is the real Jersey Shore and she showed exactly why this is home and birth place of many a world class sailor.
For more information on the Optimist Dinghy Association or do make a well needed donation to follow these links below.
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| | Sailors For Life The mission of the Optimist class The United States Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) has helped to grow interest in sailing and would like you to join us in developing lifelong sailors. Our mission is simple:
USODA will support and sustain junior sailors, their families, and junior sailing programs with leadership, information, and organization which facilitates the growth of Optimist sailing at all levels. We will accomplish this while promoting fun, safety, self-reliance, and good sportsmanship.
USODA is the national class organization for Optimist sailing in the United States.
USODA is a 501(c)(3) educational organization, able to receive tax deductible contributions from individuals. Its interest is in promoting a boat, the International Optimist Dinghy (IOD), and promoting sailing across the United States.
The USODA is the US member of the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA). This association coordinates rules and standards for the Optimist as a strict One Design class. IODA is a member of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). US Sailingoversees sailing in the USA. The USODA does not discriminate in practices or opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal regulations. Contact: Emma and Bub Kovacs, USODA Executive Directors
E-mail: USODA@usoda.org
Phone: (609) 510-0798 (cell)
Business Mail: USODA, P.O. Box 311, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Emma Kovacs
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Anyone wanting copys of photos to this past week can contact me at isailmedia@gmail.com
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