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.

Day 3 - Racing

After nine days of sailing we are poised for the final day of races. Day 3 saw some outstanding performances from the US team, but most importantly the theme of consistency is still the story. The predicted light weather was quickly replaced mid-race one with a steady 15+ throughout the day.

As we wake this morning the breeze has already arrived. Peering out the window the white caps are flowing the windmills are spinning and the flags are crackling. Good luck to all the sailors on this morning of the final day of racing! ( photo by David Hein; daveheinphotography.com)