KIGAMBONI LASER OPEN 2022
SOCIAL PROGRAM
"The first Kigamboni Sailing Centre (KSC) Laser Open was an unqualified success!! It took place in Mjimwema Kigamboni with 24 boats partecipating over the two days of August 13-14 2022.
Nine of us sailed lasers from the Dar Yacht Club on Friday, August 12th, to KSC. It was a 4 hour adventure which included getting stuck in irons (no wind) for at least an hour next to a massive container ship. It was so reassuring to have the rescue boat accompany us all the way there.
On Saturday and Sunday, laser sailors competed in seven races. There was no discard allowed, so every race counted. Four races back to back on Saturday, starting just after noon, with the wind picking up steadily for each race as the afternoon progressed. On Sunday, there were three races. The sailing conditions in Kigamboni were very inviting with loads of sun, a few cloudy moments and shifting wind but few gusts.
We had the great honor of a visit from Kigamboni Member of Parliament, Dr. Faustin Ndugulile, on Sunday joining the modest gathering of curious onlookers. He was highly impressed by the enthusiasm of Kigamboni's youth for sailing and promised to support KSC's efforts to teach more young people and to host future sailing competitions.
He then awarded the prizes to the winning sailors. Overall the top finishers were:
1st: ALESSANDRO (Radial)
2nd: IMAMU (4.7)
3rd: SAIDI (Radial)
Seven additional prizes were awarded to Mussa (1st 4.7), Omary (1st Radial), Roland (1st standard). Marzia (1st lady), Shamte (1st youth), Ramadhan (1st apprentice) and Halife (1st senior).
Huge congratulations to the Kigamboni Sailing Centre team led by Halife Mpondi for pulling off this first Laser Open without a single hitch. A big thank you to the sponsors Pepsi and Kobil. A very special thanks to the Bosun and his fantastic team of rescuers, course setters and referees. It was an increadible team effort that led to this success."
Written by Aidan Eyakuze - Sailing Secretary Dar Yacht Club
First Laser Open Regatta in Kigamboni
Rigging the boats
One moment of the competition