Team USA

Many of the world's top sailors aged 15 and under gathered to race for gold this summer at the 2010 Optimist North American Championships. Over 200 sailors from North and South America, Europe and Asia competed on Lake Ontario, sailing out of Kingston's Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. The event included the individual Championship and Team Racing Championship, with racing over 6 days from June 27th to July 3rd.

Leaders of the Parade

Undeterred by rain both the Town Crier and the Bagpipe player lead the procession to what was an enthusiastic opening ceremony, the highlight had to be a tie between a surprising rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," and the cheering and support of each team's introduction and flag waving.