Dinghy Sailing

Meanwhile, Aruba's Just Aanholt and the British Virgin Islands' Thad Lettsome experienced varied outcomes. Aanholt is now ranked 33rd overall, with a ninth-place finish in race six being a standout performance. He also placed 34th in race five, 23rd in race seven, and 36th in race eight. Lettsome is currently 38th overall, with consistent finishes of 38th in races five and six, 26th in race seven, and 37th in race eight.

As the competition progresses, the determination and skill of these Caribbean sailors are evident. They will look to improve their standings in race nine, scheduled for August 5.

Bermuda’s Adriana Penruddocke and Cayman Islands’ Charlotte Webster are navigating through a competitive field in the women’s dinghy sailing event, with recent performances highlighting both their successes and challenges.

Penruddocke is currently ranked 35th overall with 228 points, while Webster is in 41st place with 312 points. Their performances in races four through eight reflect their resilience and determination.

In race four, Penruddocke and Webster finished 35th and 41st, respectively. Penruddocke showed significant improvement in race five, securing an impressive 15th place, while Webster finished 36th. Race six saw Penruddocke placing 23rd and Webster 40th. However, Penruddocke faced a setback in race seven, being disqualified for a false start under the black flag rule, while Webster finished 32nd.

Race eight proved challenging for both sailors, with Penruddocke finishing 36th and Webster 43rd. Despite these hurdles, Penruddocke and Webster remain focused on advancing in the competition. Their next opportunity to climb the standings will be in race nine, scheduled for August 5, where they aim to showcase their skills and perseverance on the international stage.

Chevrier finished 29^th in the competition, scoring 199 points and 163 net points while van Aanholt finished 33^rd with 217 total points and 178 net points.

Lettsome finished 38^th, with 255 total points and 215 net points.

Throughout the competition, these sailors displayed exceptional skill, determination, and sportsmanship, representing their countries with pride on the global stage.

In the women’s dinghy competition, Bermuda’s Adriana Penruddocke and the Cayman Islands’ Charlotte Webster gave strong efforts.

In race 9, Webster finished 37^th, while Penruddocke finished 42^nd. After the medal race, Penruddocke finished 36^th overall with 270 total points and 226 net points while Webster finished 41^st with 349 total points and 306 net points.

These women put out a valiant effort, and while they did not get the opportunity at medalling, their performances were admirable, showcasing their athletic ability and passion for the sport.