NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR BERMUDA SAILING ASSOCIATION OMEGA SAILORS OF THE YEAR

February 28, 2007 by Bermuda Sailing Association | 0 comments

Hamilton, Bermuda (28 February 2007) – In recognition of their outstanding on-the-water achievements in the 2006 calendar year, Bermuda Sailing Association is pleased to announce the Bermudian Sailors who have made the short list for consideration

Hamilton, Bermuda (28 February 2007) – In recognition of their outstanding on-the-water achievements in the 2006 calendar year, Bermuda Sailing Association is pleased to announce the Bermudian Sailors who have made the short list for consideration as the 2006 OMEGA Sailors of the Year. The Bermuda Sailing Association has teamed up with the OMEGA to honor our sailors. OMEGA has agreed to present OMEGA time pieces to each of the recipients. With these awards we will be able to acknowledge the hard work, dedication and accomplishments of our local sailors here and abroad. The winners will receive their watches from Mr. Gregory Swift, President of Omega North America during a ceremony hosted by Bacardi International at their world headquarters on Pitts Bay Road on the evening of March 6th.

Nominees for the Bermuda Sailing Association 2006 OMEGA Youth Sailor of the Year: Joshua Greenslade (Smiths, Bermuda), William Hutchings (Paget, Bermuda), and Haley Powell (St. George, Bermuda)
Nominees for the Bermuda Sailing Association 2006 OMEGA Female Sailor of the Year: Maria Stephani (Paget, Bermuda) and Katrina Williams (Pembroke, Bermuda).
Nominees for the Bermuda Sailing Association 2006 OMEGA Male Sailor of the Year: Malcolm Smith (Smiths, Bermuda) and Blythe Walker (Southampton, Bermuda).

See additional information on nominees below.

Members of the Bermuda Sailing Association were asked nominate sailors with outstanding performances for 2006. The BSA has narrowed the field to 2 or 3 in each category. The Bermuda Sailing Association Board of Governors will then vote by secret ballot to determine the Bermuda Sailing Association 2006 OMEGA Sailors of the Year.

About OMEGA Watches.
With a history dating back more than 150 years, Omega has developed a brand identity that is closely associated with precision, exploration, and elegance. As the creator of the Speedmaster Professional, the only watch worn on the Moon, Omega has not only made its mark in the area of space exploration, but also at many of the world’s most prominent sporting events, namely as the official time keeper for more than 20 Olympic Games.
Elegance and sophistication are qualities closely associated with Omega watches and expressed with style by brand ambassadors such as sailors Dean Barker and Russell Coutts. From the fashionable Constellation line to the sporty Seamaster collection, Omega continues to serve as a pioneer in the watch industry. Omega is represented locally in a number of outlets including Astwood Dickinson, Jewellers and Watchmakers.

About the Bermuda Sailing Association
The Bermuda Sailing Association (BSA) is the governing body for the sport of sailing in Bermuda and is recognized by the Bermuda Government and the International Sailing Federation (ISAF).
It was formed more than 30 years ago by the sailing clubs of the island, the racing classes and individuals who participate in sailing activities.
The BSA seeks to further the sport of Sailing in Bermuda. From the Olympics to the Youth Worlds from J105’s to Optimists, the BSA acts as Bermuda’s intermediary with ISAF on your behalf.

YOUTH SAILOR OF THE YEAR – nominees

William Hutchings

July 2006 – Byte CII World Championships, Bermuda: 3rd place 35+ boats
August 2006 -Byte CII North American Championships, Kingston, Ontario: 1st place …………25+ boats
December 2006 -Bermuda Laser Radial National Championships: 4th place, 1st among male youths.
William also participates on the Milton team, primarily team racing.

Haley Powell

2006 US Girls Nationals – 1st place out of 94 from 4 countries (BER – USA – ISV – GBR)
2006 USA Nationals – 4th and 1st girl out of 279 from 8 countries (USA – BER – NOR – PUR – IVB – ISV – CAN – GBR), in red fleet she placed 3rd overall and 1st girl out of 124.
2006 Pre-Worlds – 6th overall and 2nd girl out of 109 from 13 countries (URU-SWE-RSA-CHI-PER-JPN-PUR-ARG-BRA-USA-CAN-AUS-BER)

Joshua Greenslade

2006 IODA Worlds 38th (Qualified 4th for team race) 228 Participants
1st 72, 37th 269, 38th 270, 39th 270
2006 XL Regatta 1st, 1st Bermudian to win the XL regatta 42 Participants
1st 19, 2nd 25 points
2006 Fall Series (advance) 1st 21 Participants
1st 36, 2nd 88 points
2006 Bermuda Nationals 1st 24 Participants
1st 10, 2nd 31 points
2006 Bermuda Worlds Trials 1st 32 Participants
1st 28, 2nd 54 points
2006 Jr. Gold Cup 2nd 34 Participants
1st 14, 2nd 27, 3rd 31
2006 Cable & Wireless Fall regatta 1st 20 Participants
2006 RHADC Fall regatta 1st 20 Participants
2006 New England Championships 3rd Overall 3rd Red fleet 336 Participants
1st 13, 2nd 16, 3rd 20
2006 USA National Championships Sarasota Yacht Club, FL 7th Overall, 5th Red Fleet 279 Participants
1st 22, 6th 36, 7th 39, 8th 45
2006 USA Team Racing Nationals 4th Overall 25 teams
2006 Danish Nationals 7th Overall 177 Participants
1st 9, 6th 33, 7th 36, 8th 38
2006 South American Championship 11th overall and 3rd in Team Race 194 Participants
1st 26, 10th 93, 11th 98, 12th 98
2006 Spring Series (advanced) 1st 24 Participants
1st 54, 2nd 94 points
2006 R.H.A.D C. Past Commodore’s Regatta 1st (advance) 18 Participants
2006 Winter Series (advance) 1st 23 Participants
1st 25, 2nd 31 points

FEMALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR – nominees

Maria Stephani

2006 Women’s Snipe World Championship – 5th Place of 15 teams from 8 countries (URU – BER- ITA – JPN – ARG – BRA – MEX – CHI)

Katrina Williams

2006 CORK- grade 1 ISAF event- Kingston, Ontario, Laser Radial 15th of 167.
2006 Qualifiers for ICSA single-handed Nationals- Naval Academy, Annapolis. Laser Radial- 4th of 18 boats.
2006 Yale Women’s Intersectional’s- Yale, Connecticut. 420’s. 10th in B Division of 18 boats.
2006 Navy Fall Women’s- Naval Academy, Annapolis. Laser Radial’s. 4th of 16.
2006 ICSA Single Handed Nationals- Roger Williams University, Rhode Island. Laser Radial’s, 6th of 16 boats.
2006 ICSA Atlantic Coast Championships- King’s Point, New York. 420’s and FJ’s. 4th in B Division of 18 boats.
2006 Orange Bowl Youth Regatta- Miami, Florida- Laser Radial 34th of 127, with two OCS’s and a Black Flag

Katrina should have represented Bermuda in the Volvo Youth Worlds event as well, but due to a moped accident in mid June, she was unable to sail.
Katrina is currently enrolled at Old Dominion University, as a freshman, and a member of their Varsity sailing program under head coach Mitch Brindley. They train Tuesday through Friday for an average of 13 hours per week and travel to sailing regatta’s most every weekend.

MALE SAILOR OF THE YEAR – nominees

Blythe Walker

2006 Anna-Roed Bell IOD Match Racing 1st Place
2006 Bacardi Nationals 1st Place
2006 Gold Cup 3rd Place

Malcolm Smith

2006 Sunfish North American’s 4th Place
2006 Byte World’s 2nd Place
2006 Sunfish World’s 23rd Place
2006 Bermuda Laser Nationals 2nd Place