Girls compete in sailing race in La Porte

published Jul. 21, 2011

Ninety-three girls ages 8 to 15 competed in the USODA Girls National Championship yesterday, July 20.

The competition consisted of three races with Audrey Giblin of Shrewsury Sailing & Yacht becoming the national champion. Martina Sly of Lauderdale Yacht Club earned second place, and the Sophia Sole from the Houston Yacht Club placed third.

The members of each fleet were:

Red Fleet
Audrey Giblin, Shrewsbury Sailing & Yacht Club
Martina Sly, Lauderdale Yacht Club
Christine Klingler, Larchmont Yacht Club
Alie Toppa, Lauderdale Yacht Club
Bailey Carter, Davis Island Yacht Club

Blue Fleet
Sophia Sole, Houston Yacht Club
Emma Kaneti, Larchmont Yacht Club
Hannah Steadman, Fishing Bay Yacht Club
Kaili Campbell, Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
Julia Sheaffer, Houston Yacht Club

White Fleet
Anaclare Sole, Houston Yacht Club
Sally Wilmot, San Francisco Yacht Club
J Kowalewska, Coral Reef Yacht Club
Caroline Benson, Tred Avon Yacht Club
Jessica Willits, Lakewood Yacht Club

Today, after opening ceremonies, over 260 youths from five countries will begin the four day competition of the USODA National Championship.

These events are part of the OPTI National Championships which will conclude on July 24.

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