Sasha
wins Dartmouth Junior Regatta
Sasha
from Churston Ferrers Grammar School started sailing her new
lasar dinghy with the Royal Dart Yacht Club this summer and
won many events including Dartmouth Junior Regatta. |
Sasha
said “Most days from the start of the summer until the beginning
of September I got up early in the morning no matter what
the weather, rig my boat and race until late afternoons, it
was very tiring but worth it. I love sailing and have been
racing for five years and sailing for seven altogether”.
Sasha
has competed all of her RYA sailing levels due to attending
Junior Sailing every Saturday from March until September for
the last three years but has previously sailed at other clubs.
She commented “I felt so proud and shocked when I started
to win races that I had never really taken part in before.
Altogether I have won four trophies and cups and a handful
of medals, including the prestigious Best Improved Helm award
which I am very proud to be the owner of for the year”.
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When
asked if there was any special reason for getting involved in
this competition, Sasha answered “I have never competed in the
Dartmouth Junior regatta before and because I will be turning
16 next year, I won't be allowed to compete again”.
Sasha
said she was presented with her awards at the Dartmouth Regatta
rewards evening held at Dartmouth Yacht Club, “I was over the
moon when I won my races on the water and received all my trophies
for winning. I thought I'd never see the day”. |
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