KNYSNA NEWSFLASH - A sailor from Knysna has been chosen as one of just eight sailors worldwide to be invited by World Sailing to take part in the Emerging Nations Programme in Aarhus, Denmark ahead of the 2018 Sailing World Championships.
Dave Shilton will be joined by Cape Town-based Constantin Hatzilambros – who represents Namibia – along with sailors from Bermuda, Cuba, Iran, Hong Kong, Serbia, and Venezuela. All of these sailors will benefit from coaching and support before and during the championship, which takes place from 30 July to 12 August this year.
Shilton will be part of a strong field of 100 Finn sailors at the Championships, and says he can’t wait.
“I have always wanted to sail a Finn at the highest level, so meeting and racing against the best guys in the world will be something really special for me,” says the 28-year-old former navy diver.
Dave Shilton, a sailor from Knysna, in his element. Shilton will soon be heading to the Emerging Nations Programme in Aarhus, Denmark ahead of the 2018 Sailing World Championships. Photo: @gotravelbug
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