Sailing to victory

Sergey Nasonov, a first-year cadet of the Belomorsk-Onega branch of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping, joined the Republic of Karelia team to take part in the XXXIII Children International Gelendzhik Sailing Regatta.

The regatta was held from October 27 to November 4 in Gelendzhik. This largest sports event on the Black Sea coast of Krasnodar Region brought together children's teams from five friendly foreign countries and 35 regions of Russia. Young yachtsmen aged 9 to 23 took part in the racing.

It has been held for over 30 years and is the largest and the most prestigious youth sailing competition in Russia. Since 2022, the XXXIII Children's International Gelendzhik Sailing Regatta has been held under the auspices of the Russian Olympic Committee in international status. In 2024, the "Gelendzhik Regatta" was included in the List of important international physical culture events held on the territory of the Russian Federation by the Order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation.

Participants of 14 classes, including 3 Olympic ones, had to master the skill of sailing and hone their craft in intense rivalry. The most representative classes were "Optimist", "Laser 4.7", "Sailboard Techno" and "Cadet".

The water competition lasted six days and took place in the picturesque Gelendzhik Bay. A total of 45 sets of awards were played out during the competition.

It is noteworthy that the cadets of the Belomorsk-Onega branch of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping consistently participate in sporting events, many of which are organized with the assistance of the Karelian Territorial Organization of the Seafarers' Union of Russia.

In the photo: Sergey Nasonov (in the center).