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SUCCESS STORY IN BELIZE

First National Championship

San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize
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First National Championship

The South American country of Belize which acquired its first Optimists and joined ISAF earlier this year, has just completed its first Optimist National Championships.

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Photo © Peter Jones

38 sailors, aged between 8 and 14, were selected from the five groups in San Pedro, Belize City and Corozal. The 19 best sailors from two qualifying pools took part in a 5-race final in increasing winds and choppy weather but there were plenty of rescue boats to help the less experienced. Ashore there was a great party and prizes for all participants.

The winner was 11-year old Alexander Rhaburn from the San Pedro fleet with three first places, followed by David Puc from the same club and Joshua Mckenzie of the Sea Scouts.

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Alexander Rhaburn, Belize National Champion

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An IODA-sponsored instructors course is planned for the new year but obviously the young sailors just couldn’t wait.