Miguel Power endured another difficult day at the ILCA UK Open & National Championships, but still managed to climb one place overall at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Starting the day in 16th place, the Bermudian sailor moved up to 15th overall despite a challenging series of races that saw him battle through the fleet.
Power opened the day's racing with a 19th-place finish before crossing the line 17th in the second race. His final outing proved to be his toughest, as he finished 27th to conclude the day's competition.
The mixed results left Power with 140 net points heading into the next stage of the championship.
Although the day did not produce the breakthrough performance he had been hoping for, the slight improvement in the overall standings keeps him in contention as the regatta enters its closing stages, with further opportunities to climb the leaderboard if conditions and results fall in his favour.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Power Slips to 16th After Challenging Fourth Day at ILCA UK Open
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Miguel Power endured his toughest day of the regatta as he slipped three places to 16th overall after the fourth day of competition at the ILCA UK Open & National Championships at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Starting the day in 13th position, the Bermudian sailor faced changing conditions across three races, leaving him with 96 net points heading into the closing stages of the championship.
Power made a solid start to the day, crossing the line 13th in the opening race to remain firmly in contention among the leading sailors.
However, the second race proved more challenging, with Power finishing 22nd, costing him valuable places in the overall standings.
The final race of the day was his most difficult of the regatta. Unable to recover from a slow start, Power crossed the finish line 42nd, his lowest placing of the week, resulting in a three-place drop on the leaderboard.
Despite the setback, Power remains well placed inside the top 20 of a highly competitive fleet and will look to rebound in the remaining races as he aims to finish the championship on a positive note.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Power holds 13th at ILCA UK Championships
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Miguel Power maintained his position of 13th overall after another solid day of racing at the ILCA UK Open & National Championships at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
The Bermudian continued to demonstrate consistency across three races, keeping himself firmly in contention as the regatta moved into its latter stages.
Power opened the day with an impressive sixth-place finish before following it up with another top-10 result, crossing the line ninth in the second race.
He rounded off the day's action with a 13th-place finish, ensuring he remained in 13th overall despite another competitive day on the water.
After three days of racing, Power sits on 55 net points, having produced a string of consistent performances against a strong fleet at one of the United Kingdom's premier sailing venues.
Having already shown he can challenge the front of the fleet with several top-10 finishes during the championship, Power will be looking to build on his steady form as the regatta enters its closing stages.
Friday, July 24, 2026
Power climbs to 13th at ILCA UK Open Championships
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Miguel Power continued his encouraging start to the ILCA UK Open & National Championships by climbing three places to 13th overall after the latest day of racing at the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Three races were completed on the day, with the Bermudian producing one of his strongest performances of the regatta to move up the standings.
Power opened with an eighth-place finish before placing 19th in the second race of the day. He responded impressively in the final race, crossing the line in third to secure his first podium finish of the championship.
Under the regatta's discard system, Power was able to drop his 19th-place result, leaving him with 27 net points at the end of the day.
The strong finish capped another positive day's racing for the young sailor, who continues to build momentum as the championship progresses at one of Britain's premier sailing venues.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Kempe Secures 2027 Pan Am Games Spot for Bermuda
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Sebastian Kempe produced a standout performance at the San Pedro Olympic Class Racing regatta, finishing 14th overall in the ILCA 7 fleet to secure Bermuda's first country qualification spot for the 2027 Pan American Games.
Competing against a competitive 63-boat field across a demanding 12-race series, Kempe mounted a highly consistent campaign to end on 99 net points. His peak moment on the water came during Race 6, where he crossed the line in 8th place to solidify his standing near the top tier of the fleet.
Joining Kempe in the ILCA 7 division was Campbell Patton, who closed out his regatta in 36th position with 211 net points. Patton showed flashes of strong speed throughout the week, highlighted by an impressive 18th-place finish in Race 4.
Meanwhile, Olympian Adriana Penruddocke battled in the ILCA 6 fleet, concluding her regatta in 39th position with 209 net points. Penruddocke hit her stride early in the competition, registering back-to-back 7th-place finishes in Races 2 and 3 to prove her credentials at the top end of the fleet.
