Conditions were perfect for our five WAIODA sailors who competed at the 2023 Geraldton Yacht Club Batavia Regatta. Blue skies and light winds met our sailors on day 1.

The storms held off on day 2, allowing our sailors to compete prior to the weather kicking in. 18-20 knot winds and a large swell tested our sailors.

The overall results were:

Consistency:

First: Olive Hooper
Second: Nicholas Cooper
Third: Thomas Cooper
Fourth: Alexander Eyles
Fifth: Harry Cooper

Championship

First: Thomas Cooper
Second: Nicholas Cooper
Third: Alexander Eyles
Fourth: Olive Hooper
Fifth: Harry Cooper

Congratulations to all of our competitors for a great weekend. A huge thankyou to Geraldton Yacht Club for inviting the Optimist fleet to compete, a wonderful opportunity to travel and support regional clubs. Thank you to everyone involved for making this a fantastic experience!