South African Sailing Achievements

South African Sailing Achievements

CAMRYN DOUBELL and JESSICA SCHMID (Grade 11)

Ladies Sailing Hobie 16 Nationals  - Langebaan, Western Cape

Camryn and Jessica placed 2nd overall in this event – an incredible achievement as Camryn was the youngest skipper, Jessica the youngest crew ; the youngest “SA ladies” pair in the competition. 
2016 ISAF Youth Worlds selection event (International Sailing Federation)

Camryn and Jessica have been invited to participate in the Worlds selection event from 29 June to 1 July 2016 in Durban – a huge accolade. Only two SA Youth are chosen per sailing class to attend the Youth World Championships which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand from the 14 to 20 December 2016. Good luck girls!

Club Award Gold Medals – Hobiecat Sailing

The girls were recognised and awarded Gold medals at the club’s Annual AGM (LDYC, Vaal dam) for their achievements and contribution towards the club’s Youth Development programme and camps.

CAMRYN’s Offshore Skipper Ticket

In April Camryn spent a hard 11 days onboard a 50 foot yacht off the coast of Natal and studied to obtain her South Africa Offshore Skippers ticket, which allows her to skipper offshore along the coast of South Africa. She also obtained her ICC (International Certificate of Competence) which qualifies her to skipper a yacht in Europe or the Mediteranean. Exciting times ahead!