7 April
Day 8
Today was the last day of races of this MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship sponsored by Galicia Eminent. The sailors of the 27 countries that came to Buenos Aires to compete in this event will take back home the best memories of beautiful races with sunny days in which they had the chance to sail with soft and high winds and the short waves of our Río de la Plata.
The races started at 11 am, and the first to start was the girls’ fleet. The race number 11 was won by three Spanish sailors: 1° Martina Reino Cacho, 2° María Cabrera Pérez and 3° Natalia Ariza Sánchez Barriga. In the last race the first sailor to cross the line was Zeynep Yentur from Turkey, followed by Celine Therese Herud (Norway) and María Cabrera Pérez (Spain). Zeynep did it really good, she managed to stay in the first position during the entire course.
The final results are:
1° Celine Therese Herud (Norway)
2° Yolanda Luque Gonzalez (Spain)
3° Anja Hamerlitz (Croatia)
And between the girls under 16 these are the results:
1° María Carolina Knudsen Boabaid (Brazil)
2° Natalia Ariza Sánchez Barriga (Spain)
3° Jacinta Ainsworth (Australia)
The Spanish team also made a great job in the Gold fleet: Nahuel Rodríguez Pérez won the last two races of this championship. In the 11th race, Benjamin Vadnai (Hungary) arrived in the second place and after him arrived Maximilian Kuester (Italy). And in the 12th, the second to arrive was Joel Rodríguez Pérez (Spain) and the third one Bora Olcav (Turkey).
The silver fleet was the last to start racing. Christian Guldberg Rost from Denmark won the races 11th and 12th. The second to cross the line in the 11th race was Hiroki Sato (Japan) and the third one Sócrates Fernández (Spain). In the last race, the sailors that arrived after Christian were Freddie Vergburt (Great Britain) and Manuel Pellejero (Argentina).
These are the final results of the Gold fleet:
1° Benjamin Vadnai (Hungary)
2° Nahuel Rodríguez Pérez (Spain)
3° Maximilian Kuester (Italy)
And the Silver fleet:
1° Christian Guldberg Rost (Denmark)
2° Manuel Pellejero (Argentina)
3° Ao Higuchi (Japan)
And between the under 16 boys:
1° Joel Rodriguez Perez (Spain)
2° Malone Chao Jie Pun (Singapore)
3° Luka Tosic (Serbia)
At 8 pm will take place the prize giving in the tent of the Club. After the ceremony, all the competitors will enjoy a party with lights, music and a surprise that we have prepared for them. Hope you have had fun here and we look forward to see you all again soon!
Día 8
Hoy fue el último día de regatas de este Mundial MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth auspiciado por Galicia Eminent. Los regatistas de los 27 países que vinieron a Buenos Aires para participar en este evento se llevan de regreso los mejores recuerdos de buenas regatas con días soleados, en los que pudieron navegar con vientos suaves y fuertes, y conocer la clásica ola corta del Río de la Plata.
Las regatas comenzaron a las 11 de la mañana, y las primeras en largar fueron las mujeres. La regata número 11 fue ganada por tres españolas: 1° Martina Reino Cacho, 2° María Cabrera Pérez y 3° Natalia Ariza Sánchez Barriga. En la última regata la primera en cruzar la línea fue Zeynep Yentur (Turquía), seguida por Celine Therese Herud (Noruega) y María Cabrera Pérez (España). Zeynep hizo un muy buen trabajo, ya que logró mantenerse en el primer puesto durante todo el recorrido.
Los resultados finales son:
1° Celine Therese Herud (Noruega)
2° Yolanda Luque Gonzalez (España)
3° Anja Hamerlitz (Croacia)
Y entre las menores de 16 años, éstos son los resultados:
1° María Carolina Knudsen Boabaid (Brasil)
2° Natalia Ariza Sánchez Barriga (España)
3° Jacinta Ainsworth (Australia)
El equipo español también hizo un buen trabajo en la flota Gold: hoy Nahuel Rodríguez Pérez ganó las dos últimas regatas del campeonato. En la regata número 11, Benjamin Vadnai (Hungría) llegó segundo y Maximilian Kuester (Italia), tercero. Y en la regata final, el segundo fue Joel Rodríguez Pérez (España) y el tercero Bora Olcav (Turquía).
La flota Silver fue la última en largar. Christian Guldberg Rost (Dinamarca) ganó las regatas 11 y 12. El segundo en cruzar la línea de llegada en la regata número 11 fue Hiroki Sato (Japón), y el tercero Sócrates Fernández (España). En la última regata, los que siguieron a Christian fueron Freddie Vergburt (Gran Bretaña) y Manuel Pellejero (Argentina).
Estos son los resultados finales en la flota Gold:
1° Benjamin Vadnai (Hungría)
2° Nahuel Rodríguez Pérez (España)
3° Maximilian Kuester (Italia)
En la flota Silver:
1° Christian Guldberg Rost (Dinamarca)
2° Manuel Pellejero (Argentina)
3° Ao Higuchi (Japón)
Y entre los menores de 16 años:
1° Joel Rodriguez Pérez (España)
2° Malone Chao Jie Pun (Singapur)
3° Luka Tosic (Serbia)
A las 20:00 se realizará la entrega de premios en la carpa del Club. Luego de la ceremonia, todos los competidores podrán disfrutar de una fiesta con luces, música y una sorpresa que hemos preparado para ellos. ¡Esperamos que se hayan divertido y ojalá podamos verlos pronto nuevamente!
6 April
Day 7
Today the boys’ fleet was divided into Gold and Silver fleet, in accordance to the positions of the final results after races 7 and 8. It was a sunny day with wind from the NE of 18 kts. And the order of starting was: girls, gold fleet and silver fleet.
The girls started at 1:11 pm and the first race was won by Yolanda Luque Gonzalez from Spain. After her arrived María Cabrera Perez (also from Spain) and then Melissa Qin Lee (Singapore). Yolanda also started in the first position during the 10th race, but then she went back and ended in the third place. Firstly arrived Celine Therese Herud (Norway) followed by Anja Hamerlitz (Croatia).
The results until now are: 1º Celine Therese Herud (28 points), 2º Yolanda Luque Gonzalez (30 points) and 3º Anja Hamerlitz (36 points).
Something similar happened in the Gold fleet: in the ninth race, Filip Stevanovic (Croatia) started first and continue in that place until the last mark, in which he went back to the second position and Malone Chao Jie Pun (Singapore) took his place in the front. This is how they crossed the line: 1º Malone Chao Jie Pun, 2º Filip Stevanovic and 3º Benjamin Vadnai (Hungary).
Vadnai achieved the first position in the tenth race. After him arrived the Italian Maximilian Kuester and in the third place Can Akdurak (Turkey).
Between the Silver fleet, the first race of the day was won by Christian Guldberg Rost from Denmark, followed by Errikos Stathis (Greece) and Freddie Vergburt (Great Britain).Christian also started the last race of the day in the first position, but in the second windward the british Freddie Vergburt advance to his place and in the last mark another sailor replaced them both in the head of the course: Manuel Pellejero from Argentina. So the results of this 10th race were: 1º Manuel Pellejero, 2º Christian Guldberg Rost and 3º Freddie Vergburt.
With ten races, the first sailor in the Gold fleet is Benjamin Vadnai (19 points). Second is Maximilian Kuester (27 points) and third the Spanish Raúl Sánchez Lago (36 points). In the Silver fleet, the first place is for Christian Guldberg Rost (99 points), followed by the Japanese Ao Higuchi (116 points) and Manuel Pellejero (121 points).
Tomorrow is the last day of this championship. Races will start at 11 am and at night we are having the prize giving. After that, there will be a party for all the participants of this event. Stay there and don’t miss the outcome of the MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship!
Día 7
Hoy la flota de los hombres fue dividida en Gold y Silver, según las posiciones obtenidas hasta las regatas 7 y 8 inclusive. Fue un día con cielo despejado y viento del NE de aproximadamente 18 nudos de intensidad. El orden de largada fue: mujeres, flota Gold y flota Silver.
Las mujeres comenzaron a correr a las 13:11 horas y el primer lugar en la regata número 9 fue obtenido por Yolanda Luque González, de España. Detrás de ella llegó María Cabrera Pérez (también española) y después Melissa Qin Lee, de Singapur. Yolanda también comenzó primera en la décima regata, pero luego retrocedió y terminó tercera. Primera llegó Celine Therese Herud (Noruega), seguida por Anja Hamerlitz (Croacia).
Los resultados hasta el momento son: 1º Celine Therese Herud (28 puntos), 2º Yolanda Luque González (30 puntos) y 3º Anja Hamerlitz (36 puntos).
Algo similar ocurrió en la flota Gold: en la novena regata, Filip Stevanovic (Croacia) comenzó primero y continuó en ese lugar hasta la última marca, en la que retrocedió a la segunda posición y Malone Chao Jie Pun (Singapur) tomó su lugar en la delantera. Así cruzaron la línea de llegada: 1º Malone Chao Jie Pun, 2º Filip Stevanovic y 3º Benjamin Vadnai (Hungrìa).
Vadnai logró el primer puesto en la décima regata. Detrás suyo llegaron el italiano Maximilian Kuester y en tercer lugar Can Akdurak (Turquía).
En la flota Silver, el primer lugar en la primera regata del día fue ganado por Christian Guldberg Rost (Dinamarca), seguido por Errikos Stathis (Grecia) y Freddie Vergburt (Gran Bretaña). Christian también comenzó en el primer lugar durante la décima regata, pero en el segundo barlovento el británico Freddie Vergburt viró primero y en la última marca otro regatista los pasó a ambos: Manuel Pellejero (Argentina). Estos fueron los resultados: 1º Manuel Pellejero, 2º Christian Guldberg Rost y 3º Freddie Vergburt.
Con diez regatas corridas, quedó primero en la flota Gold el regatista húngaro Benjamin Vadnai (19 puntos); segundo está Maximilian Kuester (27 puntos) y tercero el español Raúl Sánchez Lago (36 puntos). En la flota Silver está primero Christian Guldberg Rost (99 puntos), seguido por el japonés Ao Higuchi (116 puntos) y Manuel Pellejero (121 puntos).
Mañana es el último día de este campeonato. Las regatas comenzarán a las 11:00 y a la noche tendemos la entrega de premios. A continuación, habrá una fiesta para todos los participantes. ¡No dejen de seguirnos para enterarse del desenlace de este Mundial MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth!
5 April
Day 6
Today the competitors sailed the races 7 and 8 of this championship in a sunny day with wind of SO of 10-15 kts, with some gusts of 16 kts.
Between the girls, the first race of the day was won by Yolanda Luque Gonzalez from Spain. She was clearly the first one all the course, and arrived in the first position followed by another spanish sailor, Martina Reino Cacho. Behind arrived the Brazilian sailor Maria Carolina Knudsen Boabaid. And the first place in the 8th race was also achieved by a Spanish sailor: María Cabrera Perez, followed by Martina Reino Cacho (Spain) and Anja Hamerlitz (Croatia).
In the seventh race of the yellow fleet, Filip Stevanovic (Croatia) was ahead the entire course until the last mark, in which he went back and Mathias Robertson (Chile) moved to the first position. So the final results were: 1° Mathias Robertson, 2° FIlip Stevanovic and 3° Jacopo Fanti (Italy). The first places of the 8th race of this fleet were achieved by three Italian sailors: Jacopo Fanti, Maximilian Kuester and Riccardo Bendandi.
Regarding the blue fleet, the first race of today was won by Stefano Peschiera (Peru). He was in the second place when the race begun and then advance to the head in the second windward of the course. So he crossed the line first, followed by the Japanese Tatsuya Takayama and the Hungarian Benjamin Vadnai. The 8th race was won by Mario Novak. This Croatian sailor did a really good job today, he managed to keep the first place all the course. And after him arrived Josef Maleci (Italy) and then Sinclair Jones (Peru).
Today was the last day of this division between fleets blue and yellow. Tomorrow all the boys will sail divided into gold and silver fleets. So these two following days will be decisive for the outcome of this competition!
Día 6
Hoy se corrieron las regatas 7 y 8 del campeonato, con viento del SO de entre 10 y 15 nudos, con algunas rachas de 16.
Entre las mujeres, la primera de las regatas del día fue ganada por Yolanda Luque Gonzalez. La española estuvo adelante durante todo el recorrido, y llegó en primer lugar seguida por otra española, Martina Reino Cacho. Detrás llegó la brasilera Maria Carolina Knudsen Boabaid. En la octava regata también ganó una representante de España: María Cabrera Perez, seguida por Martina Reino Cacho (España) y Anja Hamerlitz (Croacia).
En la flota amarilla, Mathias Robertson (Chile) ganó la séptima regata. Filip Stevanovic (Croacia) estuvo adelante durante todo el recorrido hasta llegar a la última marca, en la cual retrocedió y el chileno ocupó su lugar. Así quedaron los resultados de esta prueba: 1° Mathias Robertson, 2° FIlip Stevanovic y 3° Jacopo Fanti (Italia). Y la regata número 8 fue ganada por tres regatistas italianos: Jacopo Fanti, Maximilian Kuester y RIccardo Bentandi.
En la flota azul el ganador de la primera regata del día fue Stefano Peschiera (Perú), que comenzó en el segundo lugar y al llegar al segundo barlovento logró alcanzar el primer puesto. Detrás suyo cruzaron la línea el japonés Tatsuya Takayama y Benjamin Vadnai (Hungría). Y la octava regata fue ganada por otro croata, Mario Novak. Novak hizo un muy buen trabajo, logró mantenerse en la delantera todo el recorrido. Atrás de él llegaron Josef Maleci (Italia) y Sinclair Jones (Perú).
A partir de mañana la flota de los hombres será dividida en oro y plata, así que estos dos días que quedan de campeonato serán decisivos para determinar el desenlace de esta competencia.
4 April 2012
Day 5
The third day of races brought hard work for the Race Committee who had to change the course of race a couple of times in order to settle it in the best way according to the weather conditions.
The day started with wind of 6 kts from the North and then changed to the East and increased into 15 kts. The first race of the girls’ fleet started at 1:05 pm and was won by Anna Vaughan from Australia. Anna is doing an excellent job; she has been arriving always between the top 5 sailors.
The first place in the sixth race of the girls fleet was achieved by another sailor of the Australian team, Anna Philip. But the first place in the overall is still for Celine Therese Herud from Norway, followed by Anna Vaughan and Anja Hamerlitz from Croatia.
Between the boys, the first race of the yellow fleet was won by Maximilian Kuester; this is the third race won by the Italian sailor during the championship. The sixth one was won by Nahuel Rodriguez Perez from Spain. Regarding the other fleet, another Italian won the 5th race: Luca Rosetti (the second first placed achieved by him). The sixth one was won by Jack Falsenthal, from Australia.
After six races and a discard, Kuester Maximilian is in the first position of the final results, followed by Benjamin Vadnai (Hungary) and the Spanish sailor Raúl Sanchez Lago. Daniel Platt de Matos, who was in the first position this past days, is now in the sixth place.
Tomorrow is the last day of qualifying series for the boys. After that, they’ll be parted into fleets gold and silver.
Día 5
El tercer día de regatas trajo bastante trabajo para la Comisión de Regatas que tuvo que acomodar un par de veces el recorrido para fondearlo de la mejor manera posible en relación a las condiciones de viento y corriente.
El día comenzó con viento Norte de 6 nudos y luego cambió al Este y aumentó a 15 nudos de intensidad. La primera regata de la flota femenina empezó a las 13:05 y fue ganada por Anna Vaughan de Australia. Anna está haciendo un muy buen trabajo, estuvo llegando entre las primeras cinco regatistas todos estos días. Y el primer lugar en la sexta regata fue conseguido por otra australiana, Anna Philip.
En los resultados finales, sin embargo, continúa primera la noruega Celine Therese Herud; en segundo lugar está Anna Vaughan y tercera Anja Hamerlitz.
Entre los chicos, la primera regata de la flota amarilla fue ganada por Maximilian Kuester; esta es la tercera regata que gana el regatista italiano durante esta competencia. La sexta fue para Nahuel Rodríguez Perez, de España.
En cuanto a la flota azul, otro italiano consiguió el primer puesto en la quinta regata: Luca Rosetti (es su segundo primer puesto en lo que va del campeonato). Y en la sexta prueba el primer lugar fue para el australiano Jack Falsenthal.
Hasta ahora, después de seis regatas y un descarte, los resultados finales son: 1° Maximilian Kuester, 2° Benjamin Vadnai (Hungría) y 3° Raúl Sanchez Lago (España). Daniel Platt de Matos, que estuvo ocupando el primer puesto los días anteriores, ahora descendió al sexto lugar.
Mañana será el día final de esta etapa clasificatoria para los hombres, luego la flota será dividida en flotas oro y plata.
3 April 2012
Day 4
Today the 117 competitors sailed their races 3rd and 4th.
The conditions were similar than yesterday, although it wasn’t a sunny day at all. There was wind of 6/7 knots and strong current. But the sailors are getting familiarized with the characteristics of our river and are making a really good job.
The order was also the same than yesterday: first the girls, then the yellow fleet and after that the blue fleet.
The first girls to cross the line today were Yolanda Luque Gonzalez from Spain and the Turkish sailor Yentur Zeinep. Until now, after four races and a discard, the final positions are these: 1° Celine Therese Herud (Norway), 2° Anna Vaughan (Australia) and 3° Julia Silva (Brazil).
Regarding the boys, the races of the blue fleet were won by Maximilian Kuester (it was the second race won by the Italian sailor during this event) and Nahuel Rodríguez Pérez (Spain). In the yellow fleet the first position in the third race was achieved by Daniil Krapivin from Russia and in the forth the winner was Benjamin Vadnai from Hungary. Anyway, in the final results the first place is for Brazil and his sailor Daniel Platt de Matos. In the second place is the Italian Maximilian Kuester and in third one Benjamin Vadnai.
All the results, pictures, interviews and reports are being published on our web site http://www.laserworld2012.org.ar/
Día 4
Hoy los 117 competidores corrieron las regatas 3 y 4 del campeonato.
Las condiciones fueron similares a las de ayer, aunque el día no fue tan soleado. Hubo viento de 6/7 nudos y corriente fuerte. Pero los regatistas se van acostumbrando a las características del Río de la Plata y están haciendo un gran trabajo.
El orden de largada fue el mismo que el de ayer: primero las mujeres, luego los hombres; comenzando la flota amarilla y por último la flota azul.
Las primeras chicas en cruzar la línea de llegada fueron la española Yolanda Luque Gonzalez y Yentur Zeinep de Turquía. Y con cuatro regatas corridas y un descarte, las posiciones hasta el momento son: 1° Celine Therese Herud (Noruega), 2° Anna Vaughan (Australia) and 3° Julia Silva (Brasil).
En cuanto a los chicos, las regatas de la flota azul fueron ganadas por Maximilian Kuester (el regatista italiano ya había ganado la segunda regata del campeonato) y Nahuel Rodríguez Pérez de España. En la flota amarilla las primeras posiciones en las regatas 3 y 4 fueron obtenidas por Daniil Krapivin (Rusia) y Benjamin Vadnai (Hungría), respectivamente.
En los resultados finales, continúa el brasilero Daniel Platt de Matos en el primer puesto; en segundo lugar está Maximilian Kuester y en el tercero Benjamin Vadnai.
Queremos recordarles que todas las fotos, reportes y entrevistas están disponibles en nuestro sitio web: http://www.laserworld2012.org.ar/
2 April 2012
Day 3
Today the sailors finally had the chance to prove their skills in the water and they did a really great job!
It was a beautiful sunny day with wind of 5/6 kts of ESE, few waves and nice temperature. The first to sail were the girls, who sailed in only one fleet. Then was the turn of the boys, who were divided into two fleets, started their races, firstly the yellow fleet and then the blue fleet. They all could complete two races (as it was programmed in the Sailing Instructions).
Between the girls the positions are these: 1° Celine Therese Herud (Norway), 2° Anna Vaughan (Australia) and 3° Louisa Wei Ling Ong (Singapore).
In the blue fleet, both races were won by the Brazilian Daniel Platt de Matos, he did an excellent job! Also the Italians did a good job today; two sailors of their team won the first and the second race of the yellow fleet. The first one was won by Luca Rosetti and the second one was won by Maximilian Kuester. The Overall results are these: 1° Daniel Platt de Matos (Brazil), 2° Maximilian Kuester (Italy) and 3° Raúl Sanchez Lago (Spain).
After the races there was a meal in the tent for all the competitors so they could recover all the energy lost in the races.
Día 3
Hoy los regatistas tuvieron la oportunidad de probar sus habilidades en el agua y realmente hicieron un gran trabajo.
Fue un hermoso día soleado con viento de 5/6 nudos del ESE, poca ola y buena temperatura. Las primeras en correr fueron las mujeres, que forman una sola flota. Luego fue el turno de los hombres, que fueron divididos en dos flotas, amarillo y azul. La flota amarilla fue la primera en largar, seguida por la azul. Todos ellos corrieron dos regatas (tal y como estaba previsto en las Instrucciones de Regata).
Entre las mujeres las posiciones finales fueron éstas: 1° Celine Therese Herud (Noruega), 2° Anna Vaughan (Australia) and 3° Louisa Wei Ling Ong (Singapur).
En la flota azul, ambas regatas fueron ganadas por el brasilero Daniel Platt de Matos, quien tuvo un excelente desempeño. En la flota azul los italianos también hicieron un muy buen trabajo; dos chicos de este equipo ganaron la primera y segunda regata, respectivamente. El ganador de la primera fue Luca Rosetti y el de la segunda Maximilian Kuester. Los resultados finales entre los hombres fueron: 1° Daniel Platt de Matos (Brasil), 2° Maximilian Kuester (Italia) and 3° Raúl Sanchez Lago (España).
Luego de las regatas hubo una comida para todos los competidores donde se pudieron relajar y reponer toda la energía perdida en la competencia.
1 April 2012
Open Ceremony
The Open Ceremony of the MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth took place this afternoon in the Yacht Club Argentino. It started with some words of José María Sánchez Pagano, member of the Yachting Committee, followed by a speech of the Commodore of the Club, Ricardo Galarce.
After that, Carlos Palombo, ILCA Central and South American Chair, gave an affectionate speech for all the competitors. And finally, Marcel Bacqué, President of the Yachting Committee also talked to the audience. We would like to share with you the speeches of Ricardo Galarce and Carlos Palombo. Enjoy them!
Words from Ricardo Galarce. Commodore of the Yacht Club Argentino.
"GOOD AFTERNOON.
ON BEHALF OF THE YACHT CLUB ARGENTINO, I WELCOME ALL COMPETITORS, NATIONAL & NAVY AUTHORITIES, AMBASSADORS, JUDGES AND RACE OFFICERS, COACHES AND TRAINERS, TO THE “MACLAREN LASER 4.7 YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2012”
ONCE I HAVE MENTION THE REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH COUNTRY I WOULD LIKE ALL OF US TO GIVE THEM A VERY BIG CLAP: AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, CROATIA, DENMARK, SLOVENIA, ESPAÑA, U.S. FRANCE, GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, HUNGARY, INDIA, ITALY, JAPAN, NORWAY, PERU, RUSSIA, SERBIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SWITZERLAND, TURKEY, URUGUAY, VENEZUELA AND ARGENTINA.
I WANT TO THANK THE INTERNATIONAL AND THE ARGENTINE LASER CLASS ASSOCIATION, FOR HAVING DESIGNED THE YACHT CLUB ARGENTINO AS THE ORGANIZER OF THIS CHAMPIONSHIP, IT´S AN HONOR FOR US.
THE YACHT CLUB ARGENTINO WILL GIVE THE BEST OF ITSELF, AND WILL PUT ALL ITS EFFORT, IN ORDER TO MAKE AN EXCELLENT CHAMPIONSHIP AND ALSO, TO MAKE ALL OF YOU, FEEL GOOD.
THE LASER CLASS WAS BORN FROM A CONVERSATION THAT TOOK PLACE IN 1969, BETWEEN BRUCE KIRBY AND IAN BRUCE WHILE TALKING ABOUT DESIGNING A SAILING BOAT THAT COULD BE TRANSPORTED ON THE ROOF OF THE CAR, UNLIKE OTHER CLASSES, WHICH REQUIRE A TRAILER. THE BOAT, FOR A SINGLE CREW, LIGHTWEIGHT, SIMPLE AND COMPETITIVE, WAS PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC IN NEW YORK BOAT SHOW IN 1971. THE INTERNATIONAL YACHT RACING UNION (NOW ISAF) RECOGNIZED THE CLASS AS AN INTERNATIONAL CLASS IN 1974.
I WANT TO ESPECIALLY THANK THE ARGENTINE LASER CLASS, THE ARGENTINE YACHTING FEDERATION, THE YACHTING COMMITTEE OF OUR CLUB, THE CHAIRMAN, JUDGES, RACE OFFICERS, MEASUREMENT TEAM, THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB AND ALL THE VOLUNTEERS, FOR YOUR WORK IN ORDER TO MAKE THESE CHAMPIONSHIP COMES TRUE.
I HOPE AND I WISH YOU, THE BEST FOR THESE DAYS OF COMING COMPETITION. BEAR IN MIND THAT THIS IS A GAME. A GAME IN WHICH FAIR PLAY IS THE MAIN CHARACTER.
ENJOY THE RACES, HAVE FUN WHILE YOU’RE IN THE WATER, BUT ALSO AFTER THE RACES, AT THE CLUB & MAKE GOOD FRIENDS
FAIR WINDS FOR ALL!!!"
Words from Carlos Palombo. ILCA Central & South American Chair.
"Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to the 2012 Laser World Championship.
Let me share with you the joy and satisfaction of living this moment, a moment that began as a dream that has now come true.
Several years ago, when Marcel Baqué encouraged me to submit to the ILCA a Letter of Intent to host the Laser World Championship in Argentina, I knew it would be an ambitious goal to achieve. But thanks to his sheer persistence and Freya Mors’ hard work, together with the unconditional support of the authorities of the Yacht Club Argentino, as well as that of the sponsors Galicia Eminent and McLaren, we are finally here today to set sails.
No less remarkable have been the efforts of our President, Mr. Heini Wellmann, who, together with the rest of members of the World Council, has put his shoulder to the wheel for this championship to be realised. He had to overcome many obstacles, which, believe me, have been extremely complex. Although he is not present here, I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to him for his outstanding contribution.
Over recent years our laser class has grown exponentially, which has made it more complex to manage and organise. Throughout the year many international championships are organized if we take into account the different categories and rigs that coexist in the class.
While our office is staffed to perform the relevant tasks, the members of the World Council decide upon the strategy and the direction of the class, always trying to meet the objectives and desires of the sailors. To this end, we devote our time voluntarily and highly motivated by our shared passion for this little boat called Laser.
Many of you are aware of the difficult situation we are facing as a class because of the provision of boats and spare parts. The problem is complex and we are striving to solve it. For this reason, today more than ever before, as a class we need to stand united and determined to defend the fundamental "the one design class” principle,
which led the laser class to be the most successful and largest in the world.
To the young competitors I would say: You are the future of the class. I had my first laser when I was 17, the age you are now. At that time, my first boat was number 100638, and today we are more than 200,000. At my age of 50 I am still competing and racing in championships, and hope that I can keep on doing it until the very last day of my life—because the laser is not only a boat, but a lifestyle.
Lastly, I wish all competitors good luck. If you win, please do not be proud but continue to pursue the finest knowledge and quality in laser. For those who lose, please do not give up, do continue to improve and prove your spirit in laser.
Enjoy each race to the full, take part in this event showing your sportsmanship and take care for this class that we are privileged to belong to.
Good winds and hiking hard!"
1 April 2012
Day 2
In the second day of this championship, we ended the registration and measurement process.
We finally have the final list of registered boats. There are 117 competitors from 27 countries: Argentina (24), Australia (11), Brazil (4), Chile (4), Croatia (4), Denmark (1), Spain (11), France (2), Great Britain (1), Germany (1), Greece (3), Hungary (1), India (4), Italy (10), Japan (5), Norway (1), Peru (3), South Africa (1), Russia (1), Singapore (6), Slovene (2), Serbia (1), Switzerland (1), Turkey (3), Uruguay (1), United States (7) and Venezuela (3).
At 11:30 am all the coaches met for exchanging information and clear all doubts about the sailing instructions and regatta organization. After that the sailors started sailing to the race area for the practical race that was programmed for 2 pm. Unfortunately there was very low wind (less than 4 kts from the East) and at 3 pm the Race Committee decided to send all the sailors back to the port.
Regarding the measurement, all the observations made yesterday by the measurement team were corrected today. Furthermore, all the competitors finished this task in the morning and at 11 am everything was completed.
We are getting ready now for the Open Ceremony that will take place at 6 pm. We will receive many authorities of different countries that have representatives in this competition. We hope our guests have a really good time and make use of this first meeting to know each other. We also hope they enjoy the cocktail that we have prepared for them.
Día 2
En el Segundo día de este campeonato han terminado las acreditaciones y mediciones.
Ya tenemos el listado definitivo de inscriptos. Competirán 117 regatistas de 27 países: Argentina (24), Australia (11), Brasil (4), Chile (4), Croacia (4), Dinamarca (1), España (11), Francia (2), Gran Bretaña (1), Alemania (1), Grecia (3), Hungría (1), India (4), Italia (10), Japón (5), Noruega (1), Perú (3), Sudáfrica (1), Rusia (1), Singapur (6), Eslovenia (2), Serbia (1), Suiza (1), Turquía (3), Uruguay (1), Estados Unidos (7) and Venezuela (3).
Esta mañana, a las 11:30 horas, se realizó la reunión de entrenadores donde todos los coaches pudieron despejar las dudas que tenían sobre las instrucciones y la organización en general. Más tarde, los regatistas bajaron al agua para correr la regata de práctica que estaba programada para las 14:00. Desafortunadamente, había muy poco viento (menos de 4 nudos del Este) y a las 15:00 la Comisión de Regata decidió enviar a todos los competidores de regreso a puerto.
En cuanto a las mediciones, todas las observaciones hechas ayer fueron corregidas hoy y alrededor de las 11:00 horas finalizaron todas las tareas relativas al equipo de medición.
Ahora nos estamos preparando para la Ceremonia de Apertura que tendrá lugar a las 18:00.
Recibiremos muchas autoridades de nuestro país y extranjeras. Esperamos que nuestros agasajados puedan aprovechar esta oportunidad para conocerse y disfrutar del cocktail que hemos armado para ellos.
31 March 2012
Day 1
Today was the first day of the MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship 2012.
The registration and measurement process started at 9 am and more than 90 sailors have already made their registration in this championship. We are glad to say that we have received competitors from 25 different countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Russia, Singapore, Slovene, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, United States and Venezuela.
In addition, approximately 100 boats went through the measurement process and some of them had observations on the boon and the spar. There were 12 people working in measurement, plus the Principal Measurer Luis Leal de Faría and his helper Macrino Macri.
Tomorrow we will continue with measurement and registration from 9 am. And at 2 pm there will be a practice race for all the registered boats, hope to see them in action soon!
30 March 2012
Starting tomorrow!
Tomorrow starts the MacLaren Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship that has competitors from 27 different countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Peru, South Africa, Russia, Singapore, Slovene, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey, Uruguay, United States and Venezuela.
This afternoon arrived the Italian Macrino Macri, who will help the Principal Measurer Luis Leal de Faría. Macrino is also the Vice Chairman of the ILCA European Region.
Today we have a beautiful sunny day and a lot of sailors sailed today supervised by their coaches. It seems that they are doing a really hard work before the competition starts on Monday 2nd.
Registration and Measurement process will start tomorrow at 9:00 am and will last until 18:00 pm. We’ll be waiting for you!
29 March 2012
3, 2, 1… go!
Just two days left for the beginning of the Maclaren Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship 2012…
Today lots of young sailors sailed in our river from early in the morning. And each day we see more and more people from different countries. Until now we have met competitors from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, France, Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Norway, Peru, Russia, Singapore, Slovene, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and the United States.
This evening is arriving the Principal Measurer of this event, Luis Leal de Faría. The measurement will start on Saturday at 9:00 am, as well as the registration of all the coaches and sailors.
The last edition of the World Laser 4.7 Championship was held from July 26th until August 2nd of 2011 in San Francisco, United States.
In that opportunity, the first places between the boys were these: 1° Francisco Gonzalez Sammarco (Spain), 2° Carlos Rosello (Spain) and 3° William de Smet (Belgium). Between the boys under 16, the winner was Nils Theuninck (Switzerland). The second place was achieved by the Britain Anthony Parke and the third one was won by the Brazilian Martin Lowy.
The champion of the girls was the Italian Cecila Zorzi, followed by Kim Pletikos (Slovene) and Line Flem Höst (Norway). And from the girls under 16, the first places were these: 1° Jayet Maud (Switzerland), 2° Fakidi Athanasia (Greece) and 3° Karachaliou Vasileia (Greece).
Please remember that we’ll keep you uploaded on the latest news by Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) and Twitter (LaserWorldsARG)!
28 March 2012
Getting closer!
This Saturday will start the Mac Laren Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship and many foreign sailors have already arrived to the Club to start training for this competition.
We have received competitors from Serbia, Turkey, Singapur, Switzerland, United States, Hungary, India, Russia, Australia and South Africa. In the afternoon, many sails from different countries can be seen sailing in the waters of our Río de la Plata. In addition, the Chair of the Jury, Mr. Doug Elder, arrived yesterday to the Club.
Today we talked to the Turkish team who arrived on March 24th. One of the girls, Zeynep Yentur (16 years old), told us that she’s been sailing for two days in the Club and she really likes it here. And from the Australian team, Jack Felsenthal said that there are seven competitors here, two also arrived on March 24th and five arrived today.
On Saturday will start the registration and measuring process that will last until Sunday, day of the open ceremony. We’ll keep you uploaded on the latest news until then.
28 March 2012
Charter boats operation
Greetings from the Laser 4.7 World Championships at the YCA in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The charter operation is running smoothly and on schedule and being overseen by Rudy Ratsep, from the USA, and Flor Abinzano, from the YCA, with great assistance from the entire staff and membership of the YCA. Much has been accomplished since the late evening arrival of four shipping containers; with four stacks of five Lasers and their trolleys in each; on 21 March, including fighting off the “mosquitos” during unloading. 22 March saw the unstacking of the boats and trolleys by the YCA maintenance staff under the anxious eyes of Rudy and Flor.
The remainder of 22 March and all of 23 March was spent un-wrapping the boats, install cleats and fittings, applying sponsor logos, assembling rudders and loading the combo bags. 24 March saw the start of pre-charter period and the release of boats to the sailors who presented themselves.
The boats are inspected carefully by the competitors and charter staff prior to release and any defects either corrected or noted on the charter diagram. All competitors are reminded that if they experience any problems with their boats after release to present it back to Rudy and Flor for correction or replacement. As of the end of the day on 25 March 40 of the 80 available charter boats were ready for the championship.
Rudy has been a member of ILCA since 1975 and is an ISAF Laser Measurer who has measured and competed (Master) at numerous World Championships. Flor is an engineering student who has studied overseas and learned to sail at the YCA.
2 March 2012
Few weeks left
One month left to the beginning of the Mac Laren Laser 4.7 Youth and Laser Standard under 21 World Championships 2012 and here in Argentina we are getting ready in the best way: racing!
Yesterday started the Central & South American Laser Championship in our Club, and we have many sailors competing in the waters of the Río de la Plata. There are competitors of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, United States, Paraguay, Uruguay, Peru and Venezuela.
Also, we have 84 sailors in Laser Radial, class that started the regattas today and will continue racing until March 5th. From March 6th to the 10th will be the turn for Laser Standard and Laser 4.7. You can read all the info about this event at http://www.yca.org.ar/Section.aspx?Id=419
In addition, today is the last day available for presenting late applications, so we’ll know soon the final list of registered sailors.
Keep following us by Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) and Twitter (LaserWorldsARG) for more information!
15 February 2012
Laser 4.7
According to the NOR:
Entry is restricted to experienced sailors who are, or will be at least 12 years old but not 18 years or older in the year of the regatta i.e. born in 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 or 2000. Proof of age will be required at registration.
Laser 4.7
De acuerdo al Aviso de Regatas:
La inscripción está restringida a los navegantes experimentados que tienen, o tendrán por lo menos 12 años de edad pero no mayor de 18 años en el año de la regata, es decir, nacido en 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 o 2000. Se requerirá en la acreditación prueba de la edad.
14th February 2012
We are pleased to inform you that ILCA has confirmed that will offer places for the 4.7 and Standard Junior Worlds 2012 championships by tomorrow morning.
Please go to:
Laser 4.7
http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z66
Laser Standard
http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z69
Touristic Interest
We are pleased to announce that the Secretary of Tourism has declared that the 2012 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship and the 2012 Laser Standard Junior World Championship are two events of touristic interest for Argentina.
To make this announcement the Secretariat of Tourism had considered the large number of boats that will be competing, the many different countries that will be represented and the high level that this competition has.
We are very proud and would like to share this declaration with all of you, so we have uploaded this declaration to the website http://www.laserworld2012.org.ar/.
Click here to read the declaration
Interés Turístico
Tenemos el agrado de informarles que el Secretario de Turismo de la Nación ha declarado que el Campeonato Mundial Youth Laser 4.7 2012 y el Campeonato Mundial Laser Standard Junior 2012 son de Interés Turístico para nuestro país.
Para hacer esta declaración se ha evaluado la cantidad de barcos que competirán, los diferentes países que estarán representados por los distintos regatistas y el elevado nivel competitivo que tendrán estos eventos.
Estamos realmente orgullosos de este anuncio y queremos compartirlo con todos ustedes, así que podrán leer la declaración de la Secretaría de Turismo en el sitio web exclusivo del campeonato http://www.laserworld2012.org.ar/.
Haga click aquí para leer la declaración
New web site!
We have finally opened the exclusive site for the 2012 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship and the 2012 Laser Standard Junior World Championship: http://www.laserworld2012.org.ar/
In this site you’ll find all the main information for these events like the location of the Club, hotels, weather report, the regatta schedule and all the presses that we have been sending to you. You’ll also be able to read a little bit about or country and tourism.
Have a look at it!
Nuevo sitio web
Hemos inaugurado un sitio exclusivo para los campeonatos 2012 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship y 2012 Laser Standard Junior World Championship: http://www.laserworld2012.org.ar/
En esta página están los datos indispensables para estos eventos como la ubicación del Club, los hoteles más cercanos, el reporte del tiempo, el programa de regatas y todas las prensas que les hemos enviado. Además, podrán encontrar información sobre Argentina y turismo en nuestro país.
¡No dejen de visitar el sitio!
Laser 4.7 Youth and Standard Junior Worlds
Few days left for the Laser 4.7 Youth and Standard Junior Worlds and this time we are bringing some new information for you.
To begin with, for those who didn’t complete the entry form in the first time, they’ll have a second chance as the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) will accept late entries from 31st January 2012.
Here are some tips that we would like you to take into account:
- To ask for a place in these events you have to visit the ILCA website (http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/list/104z1) and complete the application form.
- The application form, list of entrants and all the documents including the Notice of Race are avaliable at http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z66 (for the Laser 4.7 Youth) and http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z69 (for Laser Standard Junior).
- Also, the ILCA suggests to delay making any final arrangements for travel and lodging until you have received a place offer, entered and received confirmation that your entry has been accepted.
Furthermore, we would like to remind you that the first of March will start the Central South American Laser Championship 2012 and the entry form for the is already available in our web site http://www.yca.org.ar/Section.aspx?Id=419
Last but not least, remember that we continue uploading all the news in the social networks Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) and Twitter (LaserWorldsARG), follow us!
Mundiales Laser 4.7 Youth y Standard Junior
Cada vez falta menos para el comienzo de los Mundiales de Laser 4.7 Youth y Laser Standard Junior y queremos compartir con ustedes algunas novedades.
Para empezar, aquellos que no se anotaron para competir en los mundiales, tendrán una segunda oportunidad a partir de mañana (31 de enero), cuando la Asociación de la Clase Internacional Laser (ILCA) ponga a su disposición el formulario de inscripción tardía.
Hay algunos tips que nos gustaría que tengan en cuenta:
- Para solicitar un lugar en los mundiales deben completar el formulario de inscripción en la página de la ILCA: http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/list/104z1.
- Ese formulario, la lista de inscriptos y otros documentos como el Aviso de Regata están disponibles en http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z66 (para Laser 4.7 Youth) y http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z69 (para Laser Standard Junior).
- Asimismo, la ILCA sugiere dilatar el arreglo del viaje y alojamiento hasta que hayan recibido la confirmación de que su aplicación fue aceptada.
Además, queremos recordarles que el 1° de marzo empezará el Campeonato Centro Sudamericano de Laser 2012. El formulario de inscripción se puede leer en http://www.yca.org.ar/Section.aspx?Id=419.
Por último, recuerden que actualizamos todas las novedades a través de las redes sociales Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) y Twitter (LaserWorldsARG), ¡sígannos!
Laser 4.7 Youth and Standard Junior Worlds
Few days left for the Laser 4.7 Youth and Standard Junior Worlds and this time we are bringing some new information for you.
To begin with, for those who didn’t complete the entry form in the first time, they’ll have a second chance as the International Laser Class Association (ILCA) will accept late entries from 31st January 2012.
Here are some tips that we would like you to take into account:
- To ask for a place in these events you have to visit the ILCA website (http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/list/104z1) and complete the application form.
- The application form, list of entrants and all the documents including the Notice of Race are avaliable at http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z66 (for the Laser 4.7 Youth) and http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z69 (for Laser Standard Junior).
- Also, the ILCA suggests to delay making any final arrangements for travel and lodging until you have received a place offer, entered and received confirmation that your entry has been accepted.
Furthermore, we would like to remind you that the first of March will start the Central South American Laser Championship 2012 and the entry form for the is already available in our web site http://www.yca.org.ar/Section.aspx?Id=419
Last but not least, remember that we continue uploading all the news in the social networks Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) and Twitter (LaserWorldsARG), follow us!
Mundiales Laser 4.7 Youth y Standard Junior
Cada vez falta menos para el comienzo de los Mundiales de Laser 4.7 Youth y Laser Standard Junior y queremos compartir con ustedes algunas novedades.
Para empezar, aquellos que no se anotaron para competir en los mundiales, tendrán una segunda oportunidad a partir de mañana (31 de enero), cuando la Asociación de la Clase Internacional Laser (ILCA) ponga a su disposición el formulario de inscripción tardía.
Hay algunos tips que nos gustaría que tengan en cuenta:
- Para solicitar un lugar en los mundiales deben completar el formulario de inscripción en la página de la ILCA: http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/list/104z1.
- Ese formulario, la lista de inscriptos y otros documentos como el Aviso de Regata están disponibles en http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z66 (para Laser 4.7 Youth) y http://events.laserinternational.org/en/events/overview/100z69 (para Laser Standard Junior).
- Asimismo, la ILCA sugiere dilatar el arreglo del viaje y alojamiento hasta que hayan recibido la confirmación de que su aplicación fue aceptada.
Además, queremos recordarles que el 1° de marzo empezará el Campeonato Centro Sudamericano de Laser 2012. El formulario de inscripción se puede leer en http://www.yca.org.ar/Section.aspx?Id=419.
Por último, recuerden que actualizamos todas las novedades a través de las redes sociales Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) y Twitter (LaserWorldsARG), ¡sígannos!
Wide variety of countries in the Laser Worlds
We are getting closer to the beginning of the 2012 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship and the 2012 Laser Standard Junior World Championship and we have good news to share with you about the sailors that we’ll have among us.
Regarding the number of people that wants to participate, we are glad to announce that until now there are a total of 43 applications of girls and 68 applications of boys for the 4.7 Youth Worlds. For the Laser Standard Junior World Championship there are 48 applications presented.
Furthermore, we have a lot of countries that will probably come to Argentina to compete on these events, due to the fact that the ILCA (International Laser Class Association) has received applications from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Norway, New Zealand, Peru, Slovenia, Switzerland , North America, US Virgin Islands, Russia, Serbia, Japan, Israel, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Poland, Ukraine and Venezuela.
We’ll keep you informed of the latest news. Don’t forget to follow us by Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) and Twitter (LaserWorldsARG)!
Amplia variedad de países en los Mundiales de Laser
Nos acercamos al comienzo del 2012 Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship y el 2012 Laser Standard Junior World Championship y tenemos más novedades sobre las inscripciones.
Estamos muy entusiasmados con el número de chicos que ya presentaron sus formularios de inscripción. Para el Laser 4.7 Youth World Championship la ILCA (International Laser Class Association) ha recibido 43 inscripciones femeninas y 68 masculinas. Y para competir en el Laser Standard Junior World Championship hay 48 postulantes.
Además, las inscripciones pertenecen a regatistas de 31 países distintos: Argentina, Australia, Brasil, Bélgica, Chile, Croacia, Dinamarca, España, Estados Unidos, España, Eslovenia, Francia, Grecia, Gran Bretaña, Hong Kong, Hungría, India, Islas Vírgenes, Israel, Italia, Noruega, Nueva Zelanda, Perú, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Polonia, Suiza, Serbia, Rusia, Ucrania y Venezuela.
Recuerden que pueden buscarnos a través de Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) y Twitter (LaserWorldsARG). ¡Sígannos y no se pierdan las novedades!
More News!
The Yacht Club Argentino is getting ready for the important competitions that will take place in its venue of Darsena Norte in March and April.
The first of March will start the Central South American Laser Championship 2012. From March 1st to March 5th will only compete the Laser Radial Class. Afterwards, from March 6th to 10th, the Laser Standard and Laser 4.7 sailors will have their turn. For this event we hope to receive the best Laser sailors of our region!
After that, we will have the World Laser 4.7 Youth Championship 2012, from March 31th to April 7th, and the World Laser Standard Junior Championship 2012, from April 8th to 15th.
In order to inform you in the best way, we are preparing an exclusive site where you’ll be able to see the details of these competitions. We have also opened a Facebook page (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) and a Twitter account (LaserWorldsARG) to keep you all updated on the latest news.
We are also receiving emails from volunteers who would like to collaborate with us in these events. We would like to remind you that although there are some volunteer roles that require specific knowledge, there are others that only require responsibility and plenty of enthusiasm. If you have interest in helping us, don’t hesitate to send us an email to yca@yca.org.ar telling us that you want to collaborate (don’t forget to tell the the days and hours in which you can attend, as well as the sector where you want to help).
We are really thankful for all the emails we have already received; we hope you could all enjoy this experience!
Más Novedades
El Yacht Club Argentino se está preparando para los grandes eventos que se realizarán en marzo y abril en su sede de Dársena Norte.
El primero de marzo comenzará el campeonato Centro Sudamericano de Laser. Del 1 al 5 competirá la clase Laser Radial y del 6 al 10 las clases Laser Standard y Laser 4.7. Esperamos contar con la participación de los mejores regatistas de nuestra región, por lo que será un campeonato de alto nivel competitivo.
Luego realizaremos los campeonatos World Laser 4.7 Youth Championship 2012, del 31 de marzo al 7 de abril, y el World Laser Standard Junior Championship 2012, desde el 8 hasta el 15 de abril.
Para mantenerlos informados de la mejor manera, estamos preparando un sitio exclusivo donde podrán ver todos los detalles sobre estos eventos. Además, hemos abierto una cuenta en Twitter (LaserWorldsARG) y una página en Facebook (2012 Laser 4.7 Youth & Laser Standard Junior Worlds) donde podrán seguir todas las novedades.
Finalmente, queremos recordarles que todas aquellas personas que quieran colaborar con nosotros en estos campeonatos pueden mandarnos un mail a yca@yca.org.ar , especificando su disponibilidad horaria y el sector en el que les gustaría ayudar.
Ya hemos recibido muchas solicitudes de voluntarios y queremos agradecerles a todos ellos, esperamos que esta experiencia les sea útil y divertida.
El resto de los interesados, tengan en cuenta que si bien algunos puestos requieren determinados conocimientos, hay muchas otras cosas para las cuales sólo se necesita responsabilidad y mucho entusiasmo. ¡No duden en comunicarse con nosotros!