Ceci Wollmann Wins 2013 BODA Worlds Trials
14-year-old RHADC sailor Ceci Wollmann clinched the BODA Worlds Trials this weekend during part 2 of the Bermuda Optimist Dinghy Association [BODA] World’s Trials Series. Race officer Charles Tatem and his team enjoyed near perfect conditions on Saturday with sunny skies and fair winds ranging from 12 – 14 knots. Sunday was less windy which tested some of the heavier sailors. Part 1 was was completed in early March.
Ceci Wollmann winning a race in Part 1 of the series:
Wollmann found herself tied with 34 points at the end of sailing on Sunday with current BODA National Champion, Benn Smith. Wollmann won the tie-break based on fact that she had four 1st place finishes compared with Smith’s three. Smith led the regatta for most of the series but Wollmann’s consistent sailing over the last two days allowed her to close the gap and ultimately win the event.
The top five sailors qualified to represent Bermuda at the IODA World Championships this summer in Italy. Chase Cooper [37 pts.], Mike Wollmann [49 pts.] and Campbell Patton [53 pts.] rounded out the top five, earning their places on the team. The World’s will be sailed in Riva del Garda [Lake Garda], Italy and will be hosted by Fraglia Vela Riva from July 15th – 26th. The 2013 BODA Worlds Team is once again sponsored by Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd.
This weekend’s eight races also formed Part 1 of the 2013 BODA North American Championships Trials which will determine the sailors who will qualify to sail in the event, which be held here in Bermuda July 3rd – 11th. Cecil Wollmann [20 pts.] currently leads the NA trials followed by Chase Cooper [21 pts.], Mikey Wolmann [28 pts.], Benn Smith [32 pts.] and George Buckley [36 pts.]. Part 2 will be sailed June 8th and 9th.
The full results follow below [PDF here]
