NEWS Updates

July 4, 2010- The IODA North American Championships held in Kingston, ON has concluded with Peter Ehvert (CAN1260) finishing as top Canadian in 35th place. Meredith Megarry (CAN1266) finished 49th followed by Jeremy (Bucket) Fraser (CAN1317) in 79th, Cam Malcolm (CAN1335) in 80th, Max Flinn (CAN1411) in 86th, Kevin Surget (CAN1433) in 90th, Berg Ellemers (CAN1391) in 94th, Andrew Hodgson (CAN1458) in 101st and Alex Fritz (CAN1358) in 104th. For complete results click here.

Canada also competed in the Team Racing event making it to the semi finals before losing to USA2. Click here for the final grid results.

For a complete writeup and pictures of the event click here.

April 4, 2010- The IODA South American Championships has wrapped up the completion of 12 races. Congratulations to Peter Ehvert finishing in 76th position followed by Allie Surrette - 83rd, Meredith Megarry - 92nd, Andrew Hodgson - 93rd, Zach Baum - 108th, Max Flinn - 110th, Tristan Bourelle - 123rd, Jamie McLaughlin - 135th and Gabriel Paquette - 144th.

For more info on the races and conditions click here. For the final results click here.

March 31, 2010- After 3 days of racing and 6 races (with one drop race), the Canadian standings are: Allie - 65th, Andrew - 72nd, Meredith - 77th, Zach - 86th, Peter - 91st, Max - 108th, Tristan - 133rd, Gabriel - 135th and Jamie - 140th. Today is a break in the sailing for the Team Racing event and tomorrow is a scheduled rest day.

March 29, 2010- Canadians Off to a Solid Start at South Americans

After two days of very light air racing the Canadian Optimist team appears to be holding its own. Day two of racing in the seaside town of Punta del Este, Uruguay, finished up with only one race completed after five hours on the water. Light winds of 3 to 4 knots prevailed for much of the day forcing the race committee to start and abandon a couple of races, postpone and finally call it a day around 3:30 pm.

After a total of three races Canadian sailor Andrew Hodgson (LOOT) leads the team in 38 place with Zac Baum (LOOT) sitting in 66, and Meredith Megarry (LOOT) following in 71. COAST sailor Allie Surrette of RNSYS currently sits in 78 with Max Flinn of COAST of Chester Yacht Club in 81st place. Tristan Bourelle of Port Credit Yacht Club is in 94th place while Gabriel Paquette in 105th, Jamie McLaughlin in 119th and Peter Ehvert in 140th place. The team is coached by Fran Bellocchio of Argentina.

Regatta organizers are working hard to keep the 168 sailors from 16 countries in good spirits. Hotel Amsterdam is home to the Canadian team and they share it with sailors from Bermuda, Ecuador, Brazil and Argentina. Stay tuned for more details as the regatta continues.

March 2010- The Canadian Team of sailors participating in the IODA South American Championships being held in Punta del Este, URUGUAY from March 25 to April 4, 2010 consists of Meredith Megarry (ON), Zach Baum (ON), Peter Ehvert (ON), Allison Surrette (NS), Andrew Hodgson (ON), Max Flinn (NS), Jamie McLaughlin (ON), Gabriel Paquette (QC) and Tristen Bourelle (ON). Follow the results at IODA SOUTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

February 2010 - The USODA 2010 Great Lakes Regatta will be held at Chautaugua Lake Yacht Club from June 18-20, 2010. For more info visit Chautaugua Lake Yacht Club or the USODA website.

January 2010 - The IODA North American Championships will be held in Kingston, ON hosted by CORK at the Portsmouth Harbour Sailing Faciltity. For more info go to CORK

August 31, 2009 - The Canadian Optimist Dinghy Championships wound up last Friday in Victoria, BC. Sailed in Cadboro Bay adjacent to Royal Victoria Yacht Club, Meredith Megarry, LOOT (CAN1266) emerged as the regatta winner, top Canadian and top female sailor. Congratulations to a very deserving winner! Following in her wake were Zac Baum, LOOT (CAN1285), Peter Ehvert, RCYC (CAN1260), Jack Toland (USA13616), top American from Seattle and Jeremy 'Bucket' Fraser, COAST/RNSYS (CAN1317).

Sailed in light to variable wind conditions, some tidal current and pleasant temperatures, 10 races were sailed over 4 days with Meredith winning 4 races and Zac winning 3.

The Green Fleet was won by Puck Louwes (NLD915) followed by Katrina McCallum, RVanYC (CAN1446), Colin Harney, WVYC/RVanYC (CAN1511) and Connor McKay, RPSA (CAN724).

Congratulations to all who attended and especially visitors from New Zealand, Bermuda and the United States.

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