DOSC Celebrates Dominant Performance at the 2nd Round of the SARF Dinghy National Championships
Dubai, UAE – February 3, 2025 – The academy sailors from Dubai Offshore Sailing Club (DOSC) showcased exceptional talent at the SARF Dinghy National Championships Round 2, held on this weekend, by securing first and third on the podium in the Optimist Class and occupying eight of the top ten positions overall.
Leading the fleet, 11-year-old Lucca Herve clinched first place with a consistent performance, achieving four consecutive first-place finishes and discarding a third-place result, whilst Edward West, also 11, fought hard to secure third place with a net score of 12.0 points, demonstrating remarkable consistency throughout the races. Other notable top-ten finishes for DOSC included Kornelia Pajak (4th), Matteo De Smedt (5th), Luka Giot (6th), Zach Fisk (7th), Dominic West (8th), and Maria Vittoria Dassi (9th). Alex Wallentin also continues to show tremendous promise, hitting the podium in the junior category and coming11th overall.
In the ILCA 4.7 class, 15-year-old Eva Hardie delivered a commendable performance, finishing as the second-highest placed female sailor. Eva secured an 8th place overall with a net score of 32 points, highlighting determination in a competitive fleet. Oliver Bone-Knell also crept inside the top ten with 35 points.
The regatta presented sailors with much stronger winds and variable shifts this weekend, with racing called short on Sunday to let a squall pass through. Despite the intimidating conditions, DOSC’s young athletes demonstrated significant improvement in handling the demanding sea state, a testament to the club’s coaching focusing on fitness to be better prepared for the heavy airs.
The SARF Dinghy National Championships Round 2 featured five races, with one discard. The event attracted a strong turnout with over 40 optimists and 40 ILCAs across all classes, underscoring the competitive nature of the championship, and the growth of youth sailing in the UAE with teams coming from across the Emirates.
DOSC’s impressive performance not only highlights the club’s commitment to nurturing young sailing talent but also reinforces its position as a leading institution in the sailing community. The club looks forward to building on this success in upcoming competitions with the Youth Regatta starting on 14th February at DOSC, where the club is looking forward to hosting teams from across Asia.
The full results are available here.
