MEET OUR YOUTH SAILORS

Sails: 420

“Start as early as you can and put the time in. Sailing is a difficult sport but can be very rewarding if you work hard.”

Alexis sailed 420’s all through high school and has trained & competed in Miami, New York, Italy, and the Netherlands.  She sailed the 420 Youth Worlds in the Netherlands where she placed 5th and she placed 1st at the SAISA Baker Team Race Qualifier racing 420s in Miami, Florida.  She now sails for Stanford University where she is sailing for both the A & B divisions.

Sails: Optimist

“Sailing has taught me that I can do things on my own. When I first started sailing I was afraid of being alone on a boat. I was also afraid of being the only person who was controlling the boat. Now, I sail boats on my own all the time.”

Wyatt sails in the Optimist Racing Fleet out of St. Thomas Yacht Club, where he has traveled to Puerto Rico and Miami to sail in major Optimist Regattas.  He has put some great results in the 2023 St. Thomas IOR Regatta and the 2023 USODA Southeast Championships in Miami, Florida.

Sails: 420

“My best performances in the sport were results of me enjoying every bit of the sport that I love for it is impossible to do anything to your best ability if you are not your best self.”

Winn was a 420 skipper all through high school and competed throughout the US and put up some amazing results at multiple National and Championship Regattas.  She was one of Antilles School's top female skippers to come out of the sailing program.  She now sails for Cornell University where as a freshman she is driving in both A & B Division.  

Sails: ILCA / 420

“Sailing helps me be a stronger person and learn to overcome challenges.”

Cruz Lonski sails for the Antilles High School sailing team and spends a lot of time training in the ILCA class, training in both St. Thomas and Miami.  He has competed in multiple regattas throughout the US in both the 420 and ILCA classes.  His most recent regatta was the very competitive Orange Bowl held Miami, Florida.

Sails: ILCA 6 / Club 420

“I love sailing because it is constantly testing my limits and it helps me find peace in nature.”

Alejo sails 420s for his High School Team and also competes in the ILCA class on his own.  He has trained and competed throughout the US, Poland, Chile, Greece, and most recently Brazil where he competed in the ILCA 6 Youth Worlds and took home his best finish yet!  

Sails: 420 / ILCA

“Sailing has taught me leadership, independence, commitment, and time management.”

Katherine crewed in the 420 class and sailed in the ILCA class all through high school.  She has traveled throughout the world for her sailing career, Thailand being one of the most interesting places she has traveled to compete.  She has been a part of multiple winning teams for Regattas throughout High School.  Katherine now sails for Brown University and is crewing in both the A & B divisions. 

Sails: Optimist

“My favorite part of competing in regattas is the action and excitement of the race and the start.”

Hunter sails at St. Thomas Yacht Club with the Optimist Racing Fleet.  He has competed in Optimist Regattas in St. Thomas and Miami.  His most recent and largest regatta attended was the 2023 USODA Southeast Championships in Miami, Florida where over 250 boats were on the start line!