S1D Opti, Youth Sailor, & Youth Sailing Team of the Year Nominations Open!

It’s that time of year again! S1D has already received nominations, so now is the time to write in and submit your nominations for:
Optimist Sailor of the Year
Optimist sailing, for so many, is where it all starts. In fact, there may be no healthier one-design class in North America than the US Optimist Class. Sail1Design is proud to salute this boat, the people involved in the class, but most importantly, the kids who get out there in sail in this great little boat. This is the Lone Wolf in training, the next great singlehanded sailor!
This award, announced each January, goes to the Optimist sailor, who in the evaluation of our judge panel, had the best overall sailing year, for the preceding calendar year. We actively encourage written submissions of nomination. If you’d like to nominate an Optimist sailor, please write a 200 word minimum letter, with regatta results, to [email protected].
Youth Sailor of the Year
Dedication. Perseverance. Independence. These are just some of the attributes of the go-it-alone sailor, the lone wolf who is able to train, plan, and compete by her or himself, and do it successfully. This award, presented by KO Sailing, goes to the North American youth sailor who best personifies the qualities necessary to be a successful athlete in the single-handed sailing world. If you think you know a deserving candidate for this award, tell us why in a 200 word minimum letter, to [email protected]. This award is presented annually, in January, after the preceding year’s full sailing season.
Youth Sailing Team of the Year
Teamwork. Chemistry. Dedication. Cooperation. Being on the same page as your partner and/or teammates is never easy, especially when that shared vision has to endure, and not simply be a statement of purpose on the dock. These characteristics are requirement in youth sailing team success. Sail1Design is proud to recognize the top North American Youth Sailing Team, each year, with this prestigious award.
The award is presented annually, in January, and reflects the efforts of a youth sailing team throughout that previous calendar year. We actively encourage written submissions of nomination. If you’d like to nominate a team, please write a 200 word minimum letter, with regatta results, to [email protected].