Belize Sailing Association (BzSA)

Mark your calendars, Belize! 🇧🇿 The Olympic Day Run is back on and set for November 10th! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Though weather delayed our June activities, we’re excited to celebrate the Olympic spirit with this special run. Join us as we unite for health, fitness, and fun—bring your energy and let's make this a day to remember!

🗓 Date: November 10th
📍 Marion Jones Sports Complex
🕒 9:00 AM (Registration at 8:00 am)

Don’t miss out! See you at the starting line! 💪

The BIZ 2024 National Regatta was held this weekend in Placencia featuring Optimist and Laser competitions. On Saturday races were delayed to 3.00 pm until a light West Wind developed that permitted two races on the Eastern side of the peninsula. This was most rewarding for all after a day of waiting although the sailors had found many ways to occupy themselves. On Sunday a 5-knot wind built from the West and increased to 12 knots out of the Southwest, providing ideal conditions for three races to be carried out.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!
The results are as follows:
GREEN FLEET
Mitch Nagengast-1st
Linda Gutierrez-2nd
Danny Marin 3rd

WHITE FLEET
George Jackson -1st-Optimist National Champion
Jayden Westby-2nd - Most Improve-MVP
Andell Zelaya -3rd

Thank you to our sponsors NICH Belize, Bowen and Bowen for refreshments, The Moorings Belize, and Alfred Hamsh for providing Start and Finish boats, the host club Placencia Sailing Club for logistical support, Corozal Bay Sailing Club, Ladyville Sailing Club, Caye Caulker Community Sailing Club and everyone else who helped make our regatta a success.
And a special thanks to our young sailors, who shown patience and talent in these changing conditions.

Due to wind conditions we àre force to move the regatta to bacadeer in front of Southern Shores ..
All are welcome.

BIZ24 National Championship-Day 1 in Placencia.
Races were delayed until, 3:30pm on Saturday when a steady 5 knot breeze from the Southwest arrived.
Two races were held for the Optimist White and Green Fleets. Here are a few pictures that captures our day.

This weekend, October 12-13, we have our National Championship in Placencia. Come watch the regatta on the beach near Tipsy Tuna. Check the schedule on the Notice of Race.

Happy Independence Day Belize!
Belize @43 Proud and Free🇧🇿🇧🇿🇧🇿

🏅 Calling All Senior Male Athletes!

Are you interested in representing your fellow athletes and contributing to the growth of sports in Belize? 🇧🇿 Now's your chance to join the Belize Athletes Commission as our final AC Member!

🔍 Criteria: ✔️ Male, Senior Athlete (Above 21) ✔️ Active or Retired ✔️ Represented Belize internationally or played at the highest national level ✔️ Available to dedicate 10 hours per week to AC duties

💻 Submit your nominations and expressions of interest through this Google Form: https://forms.gle/dNDuqhUWYAkDnbQHA
Deadline: Friday September 20th, 2024

Take the next step to support Belizean athletes! 🙌

Our National Championship new date is set! Save the date October 12-13.

The Belize Sailing Association proudly shares the appreciation and patriotism that its member club, the Sailing Club of Corozal, displays each year in their district's September Carnival parade. 🇧🇿

Look out for a new date!

We are disappointed to announce the cancellation of our National Championship Regatta scheduled for this weekend, September 7-8 ,2024.
We have made this decision, after carefully reviewing the current weather, which calls for heavy rainfall and generally unstable conditions due to the approach of the tropical wave.
The safety and enjoyment of all for the event is of paramount importance to BzSA both at the venue and in some cases travelling the long distances to compete and support.
We apologise for any inconvenience and look forward to rescheduling the regatta when conditions are more favourable.

Come out and support our youths at the National Championship.

Save the date of our festive regatta on September 7-8!
“A Nation Proud and Free: Belize @ 43”
Let's begin the celebrations in Placencia with our National Championship Regatta. Six races over two days of competition, beginning on Saturday, September 7, and concluding on Sunday September 8th to decide whose name appears on the Denys Bradley trophy.
We are grateful to NICH Belize for serving as the primary sponsor of the BIZ24 National Championship Regatta.

We all had a great time sailing at Corozal Bay this weekend. On Saturday, the wind was 12 knots coming from the East, and we completed four races. On Sunday, it appeared that we would not be able to sail due to the heavy rain and wind, but by 10 a.m. the rain cleared, and we succeeded in finishing two more races bringing the overall number of races to six as scheduled.
None of this would have been possible without the efforts of the host club, the Sailing Club of Corozal, the Placencia Sailing Club, and the Belize Sailing Association.
A huge thank you goes out to the sailors, parents, volunteers, and sponsors who made this a fantastic event.
We thank you for supporting us in every way.
Congratulations to all of our sailors. Placencia Sailing Club Corozal Bay Sailing Club Caye Caulker Community Sailing Club Ladyville Sailing Club

We had winners in these categories:
Green Fleet:
Ethan Marin 1st -CBSC
Linda Gutierrez 2nd -PSC
Danny Marin 3rd-CBSC

Optimist White Fleet:
Andell Zelaya 1st-CBSC
George Jackson 2nd-PSC
Jadon Leslie 3rd-PSC

ILCA
Abner Lopez 1st-PSC
Tylin Muschamp 2nd-PSC
Jasmine Brown 3rd-PSC

Sharing some pictures of day one of the Corozal Bay Sailing Regatta.

Save the date for this weekend's July 27-28 regatta in Corozal Bay Sailing Club .