Exciting Achievements by the HYC Optimist Team
May 22, 2024 at 6:30 pm,
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April and May have been busy months for the HYC Optimist Team. We have been training tirelessly for two major events: the 2024 Citizens Private Bank Optimist Team Trials in San Francisco and the 2024 Optimist Atlantic Coast Team Race Championship in New York.The Team Trials, hosted by The San Francisco Yacht Club, brought together the best 200 U.S. sailors to compete for a chance to represent the National Team in international regattas. We are proud to share that three of our team members participated, gaining invaluable experience in the challenging waters of San Francisco Bay.
Brandt A. delivered an outstanding performance, winning the blue fleet and qualifying for the North American Championship in Puerto Rico this July. Additionally, Chase D. has been selected to represent the U.S. Team at the Nieuwpoortweek Regatta in Belgium this June. These accomplishments are a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Our focus then shifted to team racing, a thrilling 4-boat vs. 4-boat format. I coached them intensively, pushing them to the sailing limits to enhance both individual skills and team strategies. The results were outstanding. The development team tied for fourth place in the Silver Fleet, showing significant improvement. Meanwhile, the advanced sailors on Team 1 triumphed, winning the ACC's overall event and defeating the defending 2023 National Champions. Consequently, HYC was named the top club of the regatta. I’m incredibly proud of my sailors and super happy with these results, seeing the team work together and grow stronger.