The Race Team continues their winning streak at the National Capital Regatta in Britannia
The Nepean Sailing Club’s race team made their way next door to the Britannia Yatch Club for the 66th National Capital Regatta that happened last weekend on July 15 and 16. This annual race brought together sailors from across the Ottawa-Gatineau area, featuring races in the Optimist, ILCA 4 and 6 and Club 420 classes among others.
The NSC race team displayed amazing teamwork and coordination, proving once again theirs skills in competitive racing.
The results speak for themselves:
- 1st: Owen Leach and Danylo Komisarenko
- 3rd: Olivier Pingot and Zachary Aitken
- 4th: Margaret MacGillivray and Danica Anderton
- 6th: Naomi Williams and Jonny Fox
- 7th: Allison Mayda and Caitlyn Kennedy
Olivier Pingot and Zachary Aitken also won best sportsmanship during the regatta.
Thanks to their coaches, Luke Strickland, Christian Voyer and Jonathan Tremblay, the sailors where well equipped with the knowledge to experience to perform at their best. Jonathan, who accompanied them to the regatta, provided dedicated coaching during the race. Pictured below are a collection of photos of the group during the regatta, including a briefing where gummies and other items were ingeniously used to demonstrate start line strategy.
Congratulations everyone and we are proud of you!
