I had such a great time sailing in Junior Sabot Nationals. There were so many kids staying at the same hotel. Swimming and smores was so much fun. I didn’t get off to the great start I was hoping for. The conditions were tough and had some unfortunate luck with shifty conditions. I did, however, have a great time learning from my amazing coaches and a venue I’ve only sailed at a handful of times. That being said, this was an excellent opportunity for growth and I look forward to this regatta next year.

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CANADIAN NATIONALS

This year I went to the Canadian Nationals in Mississauga. Unfortunately, on the first day we were stuck in the middle of a few squalls, and ended up having to postpone due to rain, thunder and lightning. Then, after a few hours of waiting the Canadian weather service announced our area was under a tornado warning, so that was the end of the first day. The second day we had a variety of conditions, ranging from very light conditions that we had to postpone in, to ten knots of really great sailing. We had four races, the first two being light and the second two being medium. Overall although it was a short regatta, it helped prepare us for North Americans and we had many learning experiences.

NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year North Americans were in Mississauga, Canada. It was a four day regatta, in which we only sailed two days. The first day had okay conditions, inconsistent wind direction and very puffy breeze. The second day we did not sail. We were towed out and then sat there for the better part of an hour. We then towed in and they called it for the day due to the conditions coming in too late. The third day we split into fleets and I did not make the gold cutoff and ended up in silver. We got a lot of great racing in, which unfortunately did result in racing until six pm. However, on the last day we towed out and had absolutely no wind. They had us out there for about an hour before they called it for the day, and sent us in. Overall the regatta was super fun and I enjoyed the time I had with my long-distance friends, even if we didn’t get that much racing in.

Thank you to the Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation for the support at the 2026 US Youth Match Racing Championship for the Rose Cup held in Oyster Bay, New York, at Oakcliff Sailing and Seawannahaka Corinthian Yacht Club. 10 match racing teams, each consisting of four sailors, were invited to this year's Rose Cup sailed in Sonars. My team consisted of Myself, Colin Kennedy on Main, Conrad Cook on Jib, and Paloma Arrigo on Bow. This was my highest-graded match-racing regatta as a skipper, but I have done plenty of match racing as a bowman for the past few years, including sailing the Rose Cup twice before. I had no expectations going into the event, but I was super excited to learn more about match racing. 

Thank you to the Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation for helping me to compete in the ILCA US Championships in Corpus Christi, Texas May 23-25, 2026. This was the first time I have traveled out of my home state to complete in a championship regatta. The ILCA 4 is a youth pathway to gain skills sailing in an olympic class boat. This event also allowed me to collect Grand Prix points which will help me in my goal to qualify for an ILCA 4 World event in the future. The regatta was very eventful with heavy winds and severe thunderstorms which led to the race committee calling us in twice due to lightening in the area. Due to the weather, we were only able to sail one race the first day. This regatta allowed me to meet people from all across the county and to gain experience sailing in a new venue. Due to the support from the Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation, I have gained experience that will help me to become a better sailor. I cannot wait for my next travel regatta opportunity!

Thank you to Newport Harbor Sailing Foundation for helping fund my trip to West Kirby for the 2026 Wilson Championship. I sailed with Biscayne Bay Yacht Club with teammates Lachlain McGranahan, Justin & Mitchell Callahan, Sara Scumann, and Libby Redmond, and we won the event for the second year in a row! 

As always, West Kirby Sailing Center put on a magnificent regatta. The local sailing center members and staff are always extremely hospitable and welcoming - from providing world-class equipment, being able to replace any broken or missing boat parts, serving authentic and delicious meals, and having anything competitors need at all times. Our host, Roger Glover, was extremely kind and generous, and made my team feel comfortable and right at home after each day of sailing. 

It’s an honor being able to represent the US across seas, and I’m grateful for being able to come out victorious again! Thank you again to NHSF for all the continued support throughout the years.