Thailand’s National Sailing Youth Team returned home on a well deserved high after competing at the Singapore Youth Sailing Championship 2018. The Championship held during March 14 – 17, 2018, included race classes of Optimist, Laser 4.7 and Laser Radial.
During the last day of the event, sailors kept waiting on shore till the afternoon breeze filled in. Having completed fewer than 10 races prior to the last day of racing, no medal races were scheduled for the the Optimist and they proceeded with their Final Series. Thailand’s Jedtavee Yongyuennarn continued to display his sailing prowess in the Optimist Gold Fleet, posting a seventh and a second. His consistent showing over the past four days put him a remarkable 20 point ahead of runner-up Germany’s Anna Barth, who pipped Singapore’s Dylan Fang for the silver.
Due to the shifty conditions in the late afternoon, which had race officials and volunteers constantly having to alter the course, only one Medal Race was held for the Bytes.
Results for both the Laser 4.7s and Laser Radials remained unchanged from the previous day with Daniel Hung and Jillian Lee topping the two fleets respectively. More than 300 sailors joined in this event with the Thai National team performing incredibly well.
The final day of racing wrapped up with the prize-giving ceremony. Thailand’s flag was presenting on the podium numerous time to celebrate a victory of Jetavee Yongyuenarn who finished 1st in the Overall Optimist Class, follow by Panwa Boonnak who came 5th, Patiharn Vorasart – 7th and Chalisa Krittinai – 8th. Under 12 Youth Optimist, Patiharn Vorasart was the 1st winnerwhile M.L. Weka Bhumibhand finished 3rd.
Final results of the Laser class were encouraging for Thailand with Intira Parnpibool winning Best Youth Female in Laser 4.7 class, follow by Chanokchon Wangsuk who placed 3rd. Thai siblings Arthit Romanyk and Janisara Romanyk, won the Best Youth Male and Female respectively in the Laser Radial class.
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