This past month, my skipper, Anton Schmid, and I took part in the 29er Midwinters West Regatta held out of Alamitos Bay Yacht Club in Long Beach. This regatta was also the single qualifier for the 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships.
In March, I spent the week in Long Beach, California at Alamitos Bay Yacht Club to take part in the CISA clinic and 2024 Youth World Qualifiers.
We started the week with the CISA clinic that lasted for three days. Our coaches for the 29ers, Willie Bride, Briana Searle, and Evan Heffernan were very knowledgeable. They all provided many resources and information to us with the goal to best prepare us for the regatta the following week, Youth World Qualifiers. I learned so much from this clinic that I can carry on with me for the rest of my sailing in the future. The wind ranged from light to medium during this clinic which was perfect because those were the conditions that my crew, Zach Peterson and I needed to improve in the most.
San Diego, CA – March 18, 2024 – The San Diego Yacht Club proudly announces the conclusion of the Bill Bennett Cup, setting an exhilarating pace for the 2024 Etchells West Coast Spring Series. This prestigious event, a focal point of the series, celebrates the legacy of the esteemed sailor Bill Bennett and exemplifies the pinnacle of competitive sailing.
This year's cup witnessed the outstanding victory of Rhino, led by Bruce Nelson with crew members Carter Cameron, Paula Schmid, and Parker Mitchell, demonstrating exceptional skill and teamwork. The competition was fierce, underscoring the high-caliber talent within the Etchells community.