Videos: 2011 OptiWorlds In New Zealand

January 4, 2012

Over 200 young sailors from 48 countries are presently in New Zealand competing, with Bermuda being represented by five teenage sailors.

Antonio Bailey, Michael Barit, Rory Caslin, Makai Joell and Ceci Wollmann travelled half-way around the globe to take on the world’s best youth sailors under the age of 16. They are accompanied by Team Leader and Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association [BODA] President Anthony Bailey and Country Rep Hugh Barit.

The 2011 IODA Sailing World Championship is the penultimate event for sailors under the age of 16, and is taking place at Hawke’s Bay in Napier, New Zealand. After three days of racing, the Team Bermuda Results are: Rory Caslin 45th, Makai Joell 122nd, Ceci Wollman 131st, Michael Barit 133rd and Antonio Bailey 145th. Daily video reports courtesy of the organisers are below.

Official Opening Ceremony & Practice Race:

Day #1 Report:

Day #2 Report:

Day #3 Report:

Day #4 Report:

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