Meyers Takes Lead At Optimist Championship
Heath Meyers led the Championship Fleet after the opening day of the 2026 Bermuda National and Open Optimist Championship, finishing level with Great Britain’s Arthur Baker on eight points.
The 19-boat fleet completed four races on Friday [November 13], with Meyers ranked ahead of Baker on a tie-break in the provisional standings.
Meyers recorded finishes of third, second, second and first, while Baker placed second, first, third and second.
Four sailors shared the day’s race victories, with Jesse Savage winning the opener, Baker taking race two, Rex Henagulph winning race three and Meyers claiming the fourth.
Henagulph stood third overall on 11 points, followed by Savage in fourth on 16.
Aaron Riker occupied fifth place with 26 points, ahead of Ishmael Dill on 27. Marius Garbayo Ante and Elaine Jones were seventh and eighth respectively, both on 29 points.
Leo DeCouto was ninth with 36 points, while Alfie Jansma completed the top ten on 41.
Hosted by Sandys Boat Club, the championship is scheduled to continue through Sunday [November 15].
