T&T Olympian Andrew Lewis continued to make steady progress in his preparations for the upcoming Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, placing in the top ten at the CORK Olympic Classes Regatta in Kingston, Canada, recently.
Lewis, who is preparing for the CAC Games in Veracruz, Mexico, from November 14-30, was among 52 sailors in the laser class. The 2012 Olympian defeated many sailors from USA and Canada to finish eighth and move into the top ten of North American laser sailing. With his effort, Lewis jumped from 41st to 37th in the world.
Another T&T sailor Kelly Arrindell also performed creditably at the Regatta. Kelly placed 22nd in a mixed (male & female) fleet of 56 participants.
Prior to the CORK Regatta Kelly took part in the Sail Canada Youth Championships where she placed 22nd in a mixed fleet of 117 sailors. Kelly finished fourth in the ladies fleet.
Paul Dakin, Training and Development manager of the T&T Sailing School said he felt that these results augured well for T&T's chances in the upcoming CAC Games.
The start of the 2014/2015 sailing season is approaching fast. During this lead up time, the T&T Sailing Association (TTSA) holds a monthly general handicap race for all classes of boats to come out and practice before the season begins.
The next general handicap takes place on Sunday at TTSA in Chaguaramas.