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VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome competes in Europa Cup in Spain

Virgin Islands (VI) sailor Thad A. Lettsome, who still has his eyes zeroed in on Olympic qualification, was in action again this month, competing at the Europa Cup in Pollensa, Spain. Photo: Todd Van Sickle/Facebook/File
Thad A. Lettsome, who created history in July 2023, when he became the first sailor from the VI in 30 years to qualify for the Pan Am Games, finished in 25th position at the Europa Cup in Spain. Photo: RBVIYC
Thad A. Lettsome, who created history in July 2023, when he became the first sailor from the VI in 30 years to qualify for the Pan Am Games, finished in 25th position at the Europa Cup in Spain. Photo: RBVIYC
POLLENSA, Majorca, Spain- Virgin Islands (VI) sailor Thad A. Lettsome, who still has his eyes zeroed in on Olympic qualification, was in action again this month, competing at the Europa Cup in Pollensa, Spain.

Lettsome, who created history in July 2023, when he became the first sailor from the VI in 30 years to qualify for the Pan Am Games, finished in 25th position.

With 90 boats competing in the ILCA 7 it was an ideal training regatta ahead of the final 2024 Olympic qualifier in France in April.

2nd in first race of regatta

Thad came out firing on all cylinders, taking a second in the first race of the regatta. He continued to post results in the teens throughout the qualifying series of the regatta and in so doing raced in the gold fleet in the finals series.

Ultimately finishing in 25th position can be considered an encouraging result as Thad’s journey continues towards Olympic qualification.

8 Responses to “VI sailor Thad A. Lettsome competes in Europa Cup in Spain”

  • ... (20/03/2024, 16:38) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations
  • Lloyds (20/03/2024, 17:57) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Huge congratulations, Thad. That second place out of a fleet of 100 is excellent. Very happy for you that you ended up in the gold fleet and with a very decent finish.
  • jack@$$ (20/03/2024, 18:05) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Thad!!
  • Justin Case (20/03/2024, 18:48) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Chad, you're an inspiration to everyone in the VI. Best of luck qualifying for the Olympics!
  • Proud (20/03/2024, 19:47) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Very Proud of Thad. He’s a fine young man.
  • Guy Hill Oly LA'84 (21/03/2024, 06:50) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good sailing son. Always continue to be and do your very best. Be Brave
  • bvibuzz (21/03/2024, 07:25) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    He going places we need to pay more attention to this sports
  • focus (21/03/2024, 12:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations ???? keep doing what you love.


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