Based on our criteria of not only sailing skills, but also sportsmanship, a strong sailing resume, and goals for the future, we have selected three amazing sailors to represent West Coast Sailing in 2012. Here is a little more on each sailor:
Hanne Weaver (Left):
- Age when you started sailing:
It was in 2003, I was 8 years old, I started sailing but I didn’t start racing until age 9 and then I raced after my brother. - First boat sailed:
Optimist- my first boat was the North Sail boat, then Lindsay Buchan’s old pink boat which I called “Magical Dreamer” - Favorite place to sail:
Miami, Florida is my favorite because the weather and water is so much warmer than here in Seattle. The best part is seeing Sea Turtles swimming around while you sail. - Favorite regatta:
The Junior Women’s Single Handed Championship. This regatta is held in different places in the US, a variety of college coaches are there to teach you and where I meet new sailors and make friends from all around the United States. - Home club:
I am a member of the Seattle Yacht Club. I sail out of Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle, Washington. - Favorite piece of sailing apparel:
My favorite sailing clothing is my SEA rash guard. I like it because it is so comfortable, flexible and it keeps me warm.
Isabella Bertold (Center):
- Age when you started sailing:
I was five years old - First boat sailed:
Optimist Dinghy! - Favorite place to sail:
Buzios, Brazil - Favorite regatta:
Well it was ISAF Youth Worlds, but I guess I’ve been to old for that one for a couple years now, so I’ll go with the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta. - Home club:
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club - Favorite piece of sailing apparel:
Zhik Super Warm Suit
Sean Kelly (Left):
- Age when you started sailing:
I started sailing at the ripe young age of 11. - First boat sailed
I learned how to sail in a boat called an El Toro. The El Toro was the pram primarily sailed in the Bay Area about 10 years ago. - Favorite place to sail:
My favorite place to sail is most definitely the Colombia River Gorge. You can sail in perfect 10-15 in the morning, and then transition to 20-30 by the afternoon. - Favorite regatta:
The 2009 Laser Worlds in Halifax, Nova Scotia. - Home club:
St. Francis Yacht Club - Favorite piece of sailing apparel:
My Sea full length hiking pants. They keep me warm on the coldest San Francisco days, and always fit excellent.