2025 US Optimist Team Trials – Zac Whitton

2025 US Optimist Team Trials – Zac Whitton

I’d like to start by thanking you for the financial support to attend the 2025 US Optimist Team Trials regatta in Norfolk, VA. Competing against 250 of the best US Opti sailors was the most significant competitive sailing experience I’ve ever had. This...
2025 Orange Bowl – Melanie Nichols

2025 Orange Bowl – Melanie Nichols

Sailing over the holidays in Key Biscayne for the annual Orange Bowl Regatta is one of the best experiences for big fleet racing I get to have all year. You never know what the weather and wind will be from day to day and that is what makes it so exciting. This year...
2025 Orange Bowl – Siena Nichols

2025 Orange Bowl – Siena Nichols

  Thank you for your support this year to the Orange Bowl Regatta in Miami. Competing in the ILCA6 with heavy winds, rain, and chop in large fleets was an unforgettable experience. The challenging conditions made this regatta a unique opportunity to push my...
2024 Summer C420 Program – Taylor Bartell

2024 Summer C420 Program – Taylor Bartell

I am so grateful that I was able to sail three regattas this summer, C420 North Americans, CJ Buckley Youth National Team Racing and C420 National Championship. I experienced fun and exciting challenges throughout each regatta. North Americans in Redwood City,...
2024 US Youth Championships – Siena Nichols

2024 US Youth Championships – Siena Nichols

Thank you for supporting me at the 2024 U.S Youth Champs Regatta in Bristol Rhode Island in June. I am very grateful that I had the opportunity to compete at this high level event this summer because I learned so much more about big fleet strategies and tactics for...