I am very proud to welcome the Optimist Sailors of IODA back to experience the incredible sailing conditions and warm hospitability of Antigua for the 2023 Optimist North American Championship.
This event marks the fourth time since 2015 that an International Optimist championship has been hosted with great success from Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, supported by the Antigua Yacht Club. Competing in an IODA Optimist Championship is a unique experience for young sailors. Many months of preparation have made this championship one that will be long remembered.
For their dedication to this goal, I want to recognize the Organising Committee and thank the many volunteers committed to ensuring the success of this event for the sailors. Thanks also to the many sponsors who gave their generous support. To the International Jury Officials, who travelled from Brazil, United Kingdom, Mexico, Uruguay and Bermuda, I want to express our appreciation for your commitment to fair sailing. Finally, a big thank you to the IODA, for selecting Antigua to host this championship once again. I believe we have confirmed that this small twin island nation offers extraordinary sailing conditions, along with warm hospitality second to none.
Sailors, I know from experience that you trained hard for the opportunity to represent your country in Antigua. Congratulations on your achievement. When enjoying these extraordinary photographs of the event by Matias Capizzano in this book, grasp all the moments once more to the fullest. Know that sailing is a sport for life, with possibility to make many friendships along the way. On behalf of all who made this championship possible, thank you for these memories, and we look forward to welcoming you back in future to sail once more on our beautiful waters.
Karl James, MBE Chairman of the Organizing Committee
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