LYMINGTON'S Santiago Sesto-Cosby is one of 16 of the country’s most promising young sailors who have been selected to represent Great Britain at the Youth Sailing World Championships.

The talented youngsters, all aged 18 or under, will represent the British Youth Sailing (BYS) Team in eight classes at the 51st edition of the prestigious youth event at The Hague, Netherlands, in July.

The sailors gained selection to the team for their performances at the RYA Youth National Championships.

Santiago thinks home similarities will be the secret to success in the 29er alongside returning crew, Leo Wilkinson (Maidenhead SC).

“Qualifying for the youth world championships is an all-time dream for me,” he said. 

“I have sailed in the venue before and I loved it. I did well there because it’s a tidal venue, very similar to Lymington. It can be very wavy too. It will be fun in the 29er!”

Previous Youth Worlds participants include the world's most decorated Olympic sailor Sir Ben Ainslie.

 

 

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