Final Day of the African Optimist Championship

Victoria, Seychelles – 18 October 2024
After a windless day, the final day of the African Optimist Championship brought favourable conditions, with a steady southerly breeze of 7 to 11 knots. This allowed the Race Committee to complete three races, bringing the total number of races to eight out of the ten initially scheduled.

The championship concluded with some outstanding performances, and here are the final results:

Top 3 Girls Overall
BRA Maria Luiza GROSS
ARG Agustina PANTIN
EGY Karma WALIED

Top 3 African Girls
EGY Karma WALIED 
RSA Scarlet CELLIERS
EGY Layila MOHAMED

Top 3 Sailors Overall
ESP Alejandro VALERO
ARG Tiziano VESPERINI
BRA Felipe HUTZLER

Top 3 African Sailors Overall
RSA Joshua KEYTEL 
EGY Karma WALIED
ANG Paulo Francisco JOÃO

After a week of challenging yet exciting conditions, the 2024 African Optimist Championship showcased incredible talent and sportsmanship from sailors across the continent and beyond. Congratulations to all participants and champions!