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The Perpetual Optimists
posted (February 14, 2013)
Over the weekend, the young sailors of the Optimist program of the Belize Sailing Association had their first Regatta of 2013 in the waters off Buttonwood Bay.

Under clear skies and with good winds, in each race, the top 4 sailors competed and after a close competition, Antonio Ricardez Jr. of Buttonwood Bay Nazarene displayed his dominance and placed first in all five races.

With 7 points less, the silver medalist was Carlos Villatoro from the Placencia Sailing Club.

Rupert Garnett from Liberty Children's Home Sailing Club won the bronze. This was Rupert's last regatta as he and his siblings are moving from Belize. Tropigas sponsored the event.


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