2018 Optimist National Championship Results

(photos courtesy of Regatta Central)
This year the Pensacola Yacht Club hosted the Optimist National Championship, with nearly 260 sailors competing for the fleet racing championship, and 66 sailors competing for the girls championship (team racing is 7/20-7/22). The Nationals attracted sailors from several countries and territories, including Australia, Great Britain, Denmark, Brazil, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the Virgin Islands, The weather was a little up and down this year, and 7 races were sailed for each division over the 4 day regatta for fleet championship, and 3 official races for the girls championship.
The staff at PYC and all organizing authorities worked very hard to make this a fun, friendly, and enjoyable event. An opening ceremony for all was held at the Saenger Theater where we all were treated to a presentation by American Magic, the NYYC America’s Cup Syndicate.

Stephan Baker defended his title this year, continuing his outstanding sailing and dominance of the US Optimist class. Top Ten:

1. Stephan Baker
2. Malthe Ebdrup
3. Cort Snyder
4. Peter Foley
5. Thommie Grit
6. Laura Hamilton
7. Thomas Sitzmann
8. Sara Schumann
9. Griggs Diemar
10. Ryan Satterberg

GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP TOP 5

1. Samara Walshe
2. Sara Schumann
3. Emory Friend
4. Anna Vasilieva
5. Anne Samis

FULL RESULTS HERE
Girls Championship Results HERE