HBHS Sailing

 

With little wind, it was difficult for any of us to pick up pace. After the first slow race, Cambridge High School established a strong lead of 14 points. We tried to fight back in the following races, but Cambridge continued to score high across all of the classes. In the Laser Class, I gained first place, and Adam Cameron and Sam Martin got a closely fought fourth and fifth. Gregory Kampjes gained third in the Open Class.

 

In the end, Cambridge High pulled away from us (and the rest of the teams) with a commendable 118 points. We beat Hillcrest High, securing second place with 93 points, and had to hand over the trophy to a deserving Cambridge team.

 

As the Sailing Captain, I would like to thank all students that participated in this event; Hamish Carter, Juan Robertson, Sam Martin, and Adam Cameron. Also, I would like to acknowledge the efforts of Gregory Kampjes, Oliver Doube, David Tang and Justin Wimmer, who completed all of the races in boats that they were unfamiliar with.

 

I encourage all sailors who didn’t participate to get involved, to help us reclaim the Cup next year.

 

Thank you,