SB20 Ukraine

NEWS FLASH!

Just 6 years ago, a beautiful Ukrainian lady started her sailing journey. Who would have ever believed she would twice be our national champion, be a national medalist in a different class of boat (Platu 25), compete in Ukraine's first major sailing competition (European Championships), win international medals representing Ukraine abroad and represent Ukraine at 10 different yacht clubs around the world.

This year amongst the war, she has raised millions in funds for the armed services and humanitarian relief, organised the purchase of key military equipment for Ukrainian forces, ensured the Ukrainian heating season would go ahead, defended Ukraine's national gas interests against Russian aggression, worked endlessly to ensure her business plus staff are secured and safe as well as supported clients whose infrastructure and businesses have been destroyed by the Russians.

Amongst all of this, she found the courage and strength to not only go to the SB20 Class World Championships hosted by SB20 Ireland but be the only Ukrainian team, ensuring our great nation was represented in even the toughest of times.

Sailing with fellow SB20 Ukraine sailor Brearey Sailing who has made Ukraine his home, and 2 British sailors, including, for the first time in Julia's career, a second female on board. As a new team who hadn't raced together and with the distraction of what is happening in our homeland, the week had ups and downs for the team who weren't even expected to be there.

None the less, Julia's fortitude, unwavering determination and her ability to be like no other shone through. And in the toughest of times, in the hardest period of Ukraines's modern history, Julia and her team successfully won the female trophy, making Julia Freespirit the FEMALE WORLD CHAMPION. UKRAINE HAS A WORLD CHAMPION.
Yet again Ukrainians showing the world they are unbreakable.

Julia has been a dominating female force within the SB20 Class for many years, and its great that this year she was able to be rewarded for being such a strong, skilled, amazing and beautiful lady, racing against some of the best professional female sailors in the world, including a Volvo ocean race yachtswoman.

Well done Julia, Sam and the team, we know it wasn't easy and there will be many more success and more trophies along your journey! Thank you for your courage, strength and support to Ukraine.

Glory to Ukraine.

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Just a reminder that this Russian war ship killed hundreds of children.
This Russian warship is celebrated by Artem Basalkin who is Russian.

SB20 Class and SB20 Portugal are currently allowing this Russian sailor to compete and supporting him to do so.

Artem Basalkin is Russian. His family is Russian. He lives in Russia. He is a Russian citizen. He sails for Russia. He represents Russia. He is a Russian sailing member. He is a Russian SB20 member.

He is Russian.

Full statement to follow.

We as a nation, as a class, as sailors and has human beings are utterly shocked, appalled and hugely disappointed that this the image the SB20 Class want to portray.

By continuing to pursue international events in a Russian state who has been banned from global sport for systematic state organized doping. That now threatens the security and Saftey of Europe and a Russian state who is pro actively looking to invade to innocent and friendly Ukrainian state.

Is this really how the SB20 class wants to be viewed. With warships in the background ready to kill thousands of innocent people…..

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In these times of uncertainty and global crisis, it’s easy to lose our way. While we may all be in different boats, we are all in the same storm.

Before the spooky Halloween racing this weekend 🎃 👻 we wanted to pause and take a moment to say congratulations to 2 of our community’s most prominent and achieving sailors both on and off the water!

Sergiy Yelov recently became an IYT instructor, a feet only achieved through dedication, hard work and commitment to learning.

Julia Freespirit this week was announced as a global leader. Being recognized nationally is incredible, as a leader in Europe is amazing, across the globe.... inspirational.

The people behind the sailors at SB20 Ukraine are truly amazing!!!! 🇺🇦 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

Its spooky how cool sailing is in Ukraine 😉

We are sure to have more than a skeleton team this weekend for the Halloween racing!!! Don’t ghost us, we want to see you there!!!

Witch team will be victorious....?

Ladies and gentleman, we give you, your 2020 Ukrainian National Champions!! 🥇 🏅 🎉

Boris Shvets Aleksandr Izarov Victoria Victoria and Kostya Bryantsev!!!

Coming in second we’re Sailing Team of Julia Freespirit Matsuyev Pavlo Semen Dmitrenko and Sam Brearey

With The Selteq Racing team of Sergiy Yelov Vanya Pavlusik and Yuriy Bondarenko finishing closely behind in 3rd.

A huge thanks to all those involved in organizing a great event, the PRO, jury, mark layers and catering! Organizing a national championships is never easy, but a job well done! Especially the hot mulled wine post racing 😉 🍷

It was great to see so many boats on the water, new teams on the water and such close racing through the fleet!

Can’t wait to see you all on the water again soon!!

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Final day is upon us!

With just 2 points separating the top 3, expect fireworks, smiles and tears!

Good luck teams!

Today we crown the national champion of Ukraine! 🇺🇦 ⛵️

Day 1 is done. Results below!

Sergiy Yelov Boris Shvets Dmitry Pototsky Victoria Victoria Semen Dmitrenko Matsuyev Pavlo Sailing Team Aleksandr Izarov

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Hot off the press!!!!!

Defending champion Boris Shvets leads with 1,1,3 (5pts), Sergiy Yelov is in second with 4,2,1 (7pts), and Sailing Team in third with 2,3,2 (7pts).

As expected, it’s close, it’s intense, and there is very little between the fleet!!!

Full results up shortly!!

Race. Day.

How can you not love Ukraine, love Ukrainian sailing and support such a talented, cool group of sailors!?

Slava Ukraini!! 💗🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦💗⛵

Less than 24 hours before we start the SB20 Ukraine National Championships!!!

Time to see who will be the national champion?
Who will conquer Ukraine?
Who will take the prize of best of the best?

The best sailors in Ukraine are racing, the stage is set, the team have done a great job organising, the wind is on order....

are YOU ready!?!?!

SB20 Ukraine National Championships 2020 are a go! 🇺🇦⛵💗

The count down is on to the Ukrainian National Championships!

In a difficult year for the planet, sailing in Ukraine has stayed strong and true, with this years national championships, set to be one of the most fiercely contested ever.

There will be talent everywhere, looking to challenge defending champion Boris!

On the water we will have;
1 Olympic medal
3 Olympians
4 Olympic appearances
5 World championship Gold medals
10 World championship medals
2 European Gold medals
5 European medals
12+ National titles

The only thing missing is an Americas cup ;)

In addition there will be over 30 SB20 Class international medals on the race course.

Some of our sailors battling for the title will be;

Boris - Olympian
George Leonchuk - Olympic medalist
Aleksandr Izarov - World Champion
Matsuyev Pavlo - Olympian
Semen Dmitrenko - National Champion
Sam Brearey - World Champion
Julia Freespirit - National Champion
Sergiy Yelov - National championship medalist
Rost Borsch - SB20 Ukrainian medalist
Dmitry Pototsky - National championship medalist

Possibly the strongest SB20 Class line up this year? ;)

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