Over the weekend, 190 sailors competed in the 32nd annual Sailfest, hosted by Sarasota Youth Sailing.
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Katie Johns
| 9:06 a.m. April 7, 2019
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Wind delays couldn’t keep the high spirits down at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron over the weekend.
On April 6 and 7, Sarasota Youth Sailing hosted the 32nd annual Sailfest regatta, which is a Junior Olympic event and an Area D qualifier for the Chubb U.S. Junior championships.
Nearly 200 sailors ranging in age from 7 to 18 competed in various divisions.
Off the water, sailors and families enjoyed raffles and a sailor social with catered dinner and live music on Saturday evening.
And while the regatta was competitive, it also served as a fundraiser for Sarasota Youth Sailing, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
“It’s a fundraiser in a fun way,” Mary Trichter, executive director of SYS, said.
Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
The first day of competition brought some wind delays.
Sailfest is a Junior Olympic sailing event and is an Area D Chubb qualifier.
Sailors raced around Sarasota Bay during the event.
Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
Sailors ranged in age from 7 to 18.
In addition to being an Area D Chubb Qualifier, the regatta was also the championship for the Beemis and Smythe trophies.
The Sailfest Regatta was a competition but also a fundraiser for Sarasota Youth Sailing, which is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit.
Sailfest is a Junior Olympic sailing event and is an Area D Chubb qualifier.
Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
Sailors ranged in age from 7 to 18.
A majority of sailors were from Florida, but a number were also from other states, such as Georgia.
Sailfest is a Junior Olympic sailing event and is an Area D Chubb qualifier.
In addition to being an Area D Chubb Qualifier, the regatta was also the championship for the Beemis and Smythe trophies.
Sailors raced around Sarasota Bay during the event.
Nearly 200 sailors competed in Sailfest on April 6 and 7.
