July 19, 2023
Ten Canadians headed to Antigua for the Optimist North American Championship held July 2 to 9. While their finishes were down the list, the young sailors made an impressive showing at the event.
45. Simon Thompson
72. Noah MacMurtry
85. Alice Wan
87. Theodore Chapman
91. Kai Ramsey
95. Eva Doucette
96. Jack Gillis
98. Ross Pringle
100. Oliver Chin
114. Tia Kinnear
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Keven’s son, Willem Piper July 10, 2025 By Keven Piper I really enjoy that moment when I sheet in the sails, the boat gently heels and it accelerates through the water with a splash and the burble of water and waves. Even in the lightest of breezes, the boat glides through the water, almost as…
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