Port Stanley Shines as Host for Ontario Summer Games Sailing Competition Port Stanley played host to a thrilling weekend of sailing as the Ontario Summer Games Sailing Competition took to the waters on August 2nd and 3rd, 2024. As part of the civic holiday festivities, which included CALIPSO celebrations, a 200th Anniversary Celebration, and a boat parade, the Port Stanley Sailing Squadron welcomed thirty-six competitive youth athletes from across Ontario for a series of six intense races. The competition held about a mile off Port Stanley’s Main Beach, saw participants racing in International 420 Dinghies. On the first day of sailing, the weather offered variable conditions, including choppy waters, rain, and diminishing winds. Despite these challenges, competitors successfully completed two races. On Saturday, they ran four more races under better weather conditions.
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emerged victorious, narrowly defeating Nikola and Anna Powick from the Kingston Yacht Club. Jude Martel and Sophia Adams-Jang from the Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club claimed the bronze medal. “In my unbiased opinion,” says Kerby Waud, OSG Sailing Venue Sport Manager, “I think we did a great job with our tasks, both on land and on the water! I also heard several compliments from participants, other officials, parents and fans. Our smaller club and our smaller town punched above our weight to bring everything together. We hosted the athletes and coaches with approachable friendliness. We delivered fair races. We joyfully recognized the efforts of the participants. We also got things done with a lot of camaraderie and very little drama!” Kerby sends a big thank you to everyone who participated, and volunteered and to the town as a whole for making it a memorable experience for everyone.
As the excitement of the games fades, the impact of this event on the community will undoubtedly be remembered, with hopes for future events to build on this success. Come join us for the 2024-2025 season
Pursuit of the gold medal was fierce, culminating in a dramatic final race. Augustin and Paris Sasarman of the Port Credit Yacht Club
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