Youngsters inducted into sailing programme

Ten young sailors who are part of the Calliaqua Youth Club were inducted into the ‘Introduction to Sailing’ programme of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Sailing Association (SVGSA).

Under the tutelage of the Vincy Sailing Club, the youthful sailors got their feet wet on Saturday May,

18, and Sunday May 19, 2024, as they were briefed on essential land drills before moving on to rigging their boats, before venturing into the Calliaqua Bay for the practical sessions in double-handed dinghies.

The 10 inductees are: Tavia Martin, Kaden Cumberbatch, Myra Quinton, LaShanda Harry, TajLee

McPherson, Khaliel Isaacs, Kayzenae Riffin, Sarai Francois, Jaymari Young, and Ocean Alexander.

Assisting them were Joshua Osborne, Isaiah Blackett, Scarlett Hadley, Tegan Deane, Shamesh Joseph, Benji Cyrus, Kai Marks-Dasent, and Logan Banfield.

With the interest of the 10 sailors now pricked they have been offered additional lessons with the Vincy Sailing Club to further develop their sailing skills.

President of the SVGSA, Jenny Trumble, expressing delight about the new recruits into the sport of sailing also spoke excitedly about the Association’s programme.

“Our programme seeks to empower young individuals through sailing, whether that be for fun, racing, or, as a vocational path…It was particularly rewarding to see that many of this weekend’s coaches started their sailing journeys through the same programme.”

This Saturday, May 25, 2024, the Vincy Sailing Club will be part of the World Sailing Women’s Festival set for Coconut Grove Beach Club, from 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.