T&T Olympic sailor Andrew Lewis begins his 2013 competitive season at the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Sailing World Cup today in Florida. The regatta runs until February 2 in the waters off Biscayne Bay, Miami.
This is Lewis' first competitive event since his performance at the London Olympic Games in July/August 2012. Some 300 sailors from over 40 countries will participate at the World Cup.
Lewis left T&T on January 12 and has been training in Miami for the past two weeks.
"I'm so eager to get back to racing. The ISAF events are important for me to increase my world ranking. These competitions allow me to gauge where I am compared to the other competitors. Last year, I came 21st out of 74 competitors. I intend to improve on that placing. I have renewed motivation after London and I am ready to excel," said Lewis.
He was the first sailor to represent T&T at the Olympic Games in the Laser class. He also copped the 2012 Spirit of Sport award in Community Coach category for his work with young sailors across the country.
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