Basseterre, St. Kitts & Nevis – Three young sailors proudly represented St. Kitts and Nevis at the 30th Caribbean Dinghy Championships (CDC), held in Sint Maarten, delivering a performance that highlights the growing talent and promise of sailing in the Federation.
Abhijith Srinivasan, Owen Maish and Ferran Waters competed in the highly competitive ILCA 4 class, representing the St. Kitts & Nevis Sailing Association (SKNSA), with support from the Nevis Aquatic and Sailing Centre (NASC) and the St. Kitts Yacht Club (SKYC).
Leading the team was Abhijith Srinivasan, who produced an impressive performance to finish 4th overall, narrowly missing a place on the podium. Demonstrating consistency and competitive spirit throughout the championships, Abhijith secured an outstanding 1st-place finish in Race 9, along with three 2nd-place finishes. His performance against some of the region’s top young sailors is a significant achievement and a testament to his dedication and development in the sport.
For Owen Maish and Ferran Waters, the championships marked their first appearance at the Caribbean Dinghy Championships. Both sailors embraced the opportunity to compete at this level, gaining valuable experience and testing their skills against strong regional competition. Despite facing illness and equipment challenges, respectively, both demonstrated resilience, determination and commitment throughout the event. Their participation represents an important milestone in their sailing journeys and provides a valuable foundation for future competitions.
The team was guided by coach Nicholas Dupre, whose support and dedication contributed to the sailors’ preparation and performance throughout the championships.
The St. Kitts & Nevis Sailing Association extends its congratulations to Abhijith, Owen and Ferran for representing the Federation with pride, as well as to their coach and everyone who contributed to making their participation possible.
Special thanks go to the supporting clubs, coaches, fellow sailors, families and wider sailing community for their continued encouragement and commitment to developing the sport across St. Kitts and Nevis.
Participation in regional competitions such as the Caribbean Dinghy Championships provides invaluable opportunities for young athletes to build confidence, sharpen their competitive skills and gain exposure to international-level sailing. These experiences are essential to strengthening the Federation’s sailing programme and nurturing the next generation of competitive sailors.
Congratulations, Team St. Kitts & Nevis! Your hard work, determination and sportsmanship make the Federation proud.
