This week, our members are proudly representing the SDYC burgee all across the globe. From competing in junior regattas to gearing up for the Olympics, here’s where our members are this week:
Junior Sabot Nationals: Newport Beach, CA - Results
Up the coast in Newport Beach, many junior sabot sailors from SDYC are competing in the Junior Sabot Nationals. After a fun and educational summer program at the club, Team SDYC looks to bring their A game to NHYC and battle the competition from across Southern California. Check out the Team SDYC Junior Sabot Nationals Promo Video by Timmy Fraher.
Chubb U.S. Junior Championships: Traverse City, MI - Highlight Video - Results
Across the country in Traverse City, Michigan junior sailors Paul Didham, Johannes McElvain and Rebecca McElvain are competing in the Chubb U.S. Junior Championships. Almost 900 sailors across the states competed regionally in order to win the coveted spot as their region’s entry in the championship campaign. Each region is able to send one sailor or team to compete in each of the three fleets. Didham is competing in the Byte CII fleet while the McElvain pair sail in the Interlake fleet.
Morgan Cup Team Race Invitational: Newport, RI
Even further east in Newport, Rhode Island, the SDYC team of Nevin Snow, Alex Jacobs, George Saunders, Eric Heim, Max Hutcheson, Rick McElvain, Greg Reynolds, Kelly McKeown, Ty Reed, and Kaitlin Driscoll will be attending the 2014 Morgan Cup Team Race Invitational hosted by New York Yacht Club. Originally presented to Commodore J.P. Morgan of New York Yacht Club, the Morgan Cup invites teams to compete with three to four sailors per boat in Sonars.
Think Blue Kitesurf World Cup: St. Peter Ording, Germany
Outside of the U.S., Bryan Lake is showcasing his talents at the Think Blue Kitesurf World Cup in St. Peter Ording, Germany. Lake is currently ranked #1 overall in the slalom competition and will be working hard over the next four potential race days to hold his position. For the year, Lake is ranked #4 in the world in the PKRA World Tour Slalom Rankings (view rankings).
US Sailing Olympic Test Event: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
South of the border in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sailing superstar Vince Brun is offering a helping hand (along with his familiarity of Brazilian waters) to the U.S. Sailing Team as they participate in the Olympic Test Event. Brun, who learned how to sail on these waters, will help the U.S. team navigate and train as they set their sights on gold in the 2016 Games.
Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship: Brunnen, Switzerland - Live Race Tracking
As the sole United States skipper competing in Brunnen, Switzerland at the 2014 Star Eastern Hemisphere Championship, George Szabo is ready to represent both club and country. Racing is scheduled to begin on August 7 and continue through the weekend until August 13. George is a past Star World Champion and looks to add his name to another Star trophy.
Good luck to Team SDYC around the world!