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Africa-Press – Seychelles. <\/strong><\/span>Seychellois sailors put up a good performance at the just-ended Regional Sailing Championships in Mahebourg, Mauritius, securing eight medals \u2013 four gold, two silver and two bronze.<\/b><\/p>\n

The Regional Sailing Championships were held from September 9 to 16 at Pointe Jerome, in Mahebourg, Mauritius and were organised by the Mauritius Yachting Association. Three countries, namely Reunion and Seychelles competed alongside the hosts.<\/p>\n

The competition featured windsurfing, kite-surfing, optimist and laser. Mauritius claimed the other three gold medals which were on offer.<\/p>\n

The Seychelles team at the championship was made up of 11 sailors, including Odysius Melanie, Roy Govinden, Jean-Marc Gardette, Joshua Allccon, Alison Hoareau, Samantha Faure, Ella Constance, Lyandro Larue, Tim Figaro, Marius Assary and Jacquelin Languila.<\/p>\n

In a special message, President Wavel Ramkalawan congratulated the athletes for their achievements, which he said made the whole country proud.<\/p>\n

“Congratulations on the excellent results, you have all made Seychelles proud and ensured our flag is raised to the highest level,\u201d said President Ramkalawan who urged the sailors to keep to training hard and maintain the good discipline.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce again congratulations to everyone who formed part of the Seychelles sailing team during these championships,\u201d concluded President Ramkalawan who also sent a message of solidarity to one of the athletes, namely kite-surfer Neddy Radegonde who was seriously injured during the championships, wishing him a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n

Team Seychelles\u2019 results at the 2023 Regional Sailing Championships<\/b>
\nOptimist<\/b>
\nOdysius Melanie 1st \u2013 Gold medal with a net score of 11 \u2013 <\/b>Race 1 (Did Not finish), Race 2 (1st), Race 3 (1st), Race 4 (1st), Race 5 (1st), Race 6 (1st), Race 7 (1st), Race 8 (1st), Race 9 (Discarded), Race 10 (2nd), Race 11 (1st), Race 12 (1st)<\/p>\n

Joshua Allccon 2nd \u2013Silver medal with a net score 19 \u2013 <\/b>Race 1 (1st), Race 2 (2nd), Race 3 (2nd), Race 4 (2nd), Race 5 (Discarded), Race 6 (2nd), Race 7 (2nd), Race 8 (Discarded), Race 9 (1st), Race 10 (3rd), Race 11 (2nd), Race 12 (2nd)<\/p>\n

Lyandro Larue 4th overall with a net score 35 \u2013 <\/b>Race 1 (4th), Race 2 (U-Flagged), Race 3 (3rd), Race 4 (4th), Race 5 (2nd), Race 6 (3rd), Race 7 (3rd), Race 8 (4th), Race 9 (Discarded), Race 10 (4th), Race 11 (4th), Race 12 (4th)<\/p>\n

International Laser Class Association ILCA 4 Female<\/b>
\nAlison Hoareau 1st \u2013 Gold medal with a net score 13<\/b> \u2013 Race 1 (2nd), Race 2 (Discarded), Race 3 (2nd), Race 4 (Discarded), Race 5 (1st), Race 6 (1st), Race 7 (1st), Race 8 (1st), Race 9 (1st), Race 10 (2nd), Race 11 (1st), Race 12 (1st).<\/p>\n

Samantha Faure 2nd \u2013 Silver medal with a net score 19<\/b> \u2013 Race 1 (1st), Race 2 (1st), Race 3 (3rd), Race 4 (1st), Race 5 (2nd), Race 6 (2nd), Race 7 (Disqualified), Race 8 (2nd), Race 9 (Discarded), Race 10 (3rd), Race 11 (2nd), Race 12 (2nd).<\/p>\n

Ella Constance 3rd \u2013 Bronze medal with a net score 28<\/b> \u2013 Race 1 (Discarded), Race 2 (2nd), Race 3 (1st), Race 4 (2nd), Race 5 (3rd), Race 6 (Discarded), Race 7 (2nd), Race 8 (4th), Race 9 (4th), Race 10 (4th), Race 11 (3rd), Race 12 (3rd).<\/p>\n

International Laser Class Association ILCA 4 Men:<\/b>
\nTim Figaro 4th overall <\/b>with net score 36 \u2013 Race 1 (Discarded), Race 2 (5th), Race 3 (4th), Race 4 (Discarded), Race 5 (4th), Race 6 (3rd), Race 7 (3rd), Race 8 (4th), Race 9 (2nd), Race 10 (5th), Race 11 (2nd), Race 12 (4th).<\/p>\n

Marius Assary 8th overall <\/b>with net score 63 \u2013 Race 1 (7th), Race 2 (Disqualified), Race 3 (6th), Race 4 (6th), Race 5 (6th), Race 6 (6th), Race 7 (Discard), Race 8 (2nd), Race 9 (8th), Race 10 (7th), Race 11 (7th), Race 12 (8th).<\/p>\n

International Laser Class Association ILCA 7:<\/b>
\nRoy Govinden 1st \u2013 Gold medal with a net score 13 \u2013<\/b>Race 1 (1st), Race 2 (1st), Race 3 (Discarded), Race 4 (1st), Race 5 (1st), Race 6 (Discarded), Race 7 (2nd), Race 8 (2nd), Race 9 (1st), Race 10 (2nd), Race 11 (1st), Race 12 (1st).<\/p>\n

Windsurfing:<\/b>
\nJean-Marc Gardette 1st<\/b>\u2013 Gold medal<\/p>\n

Jacquelin Languila 3rd \u2013 <\/b>Bronze medal<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Seychelles. Seychellois sailors put up a good performance at the just-ended Regional Sailing Championships in Mahebourg, Mauritius, securing eight medals \u2013 four gold, two silver and two bronze. The Regional Sailing Championships were held from September 9 to 16 at Pointe Jerome, in Mahebourg, Mauritius and were organised by the Mauritius Yachting Association. 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