MHASC successes at National Masters, Port Stephens 10-13 March 2023
Commodore Graham, Jennings reports: Congratulations to our fellow 14 MHASC members who stormed around Salamander Bay for the Nationals over the
Read MoreSamoa’s Olympic aspirant Vai’mo’oi’a (Vai) Ripley trains at MHASC
Samoa’s Olympic aspirant Vai’mo’oi’a (Vai) Ripley trains at MHASC
Robert Lowndes
Vai presents the Apia Yacht Club pennant to Jeff to thank the club.
Just a week ago the club was asked if it could help Vai hone her skills by sailing on Sydney Harbour on her way to Oman for the 2021 ILCA 6 (Radial) Women’s World Championship. The Championship starts next Monday 29 November.
The club was quick to say yes and World Radial Great Grand Master Champion, Jeff Loosemore, led a small team of keen sailors to plan and execute a wonderful couple of days in The Sound in conditions similar to those expected in Oman.
Vice Commodore Graham Jennings commented that “Jeff has done an amazing job here. Vai is so grateful and it has really helped her preparation and fuelled her passion for Laser sailing. She is realistic on her prospects and will use the experience in Oman to benchmark what her next steps are to push onwards and upwards. An uplifting exercise for us.”
Vai is aiming to be the Samoan representative for the 2024 Olympics. Some details on facebook link Vai Ripley
The team training with Vai: Phil Bookallil, Jeff Loosemore, Diane Sissingh, Vai Ripley, Graham Jennings, Commodore Chris Kelleway
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