MERRITT SELLERS (USA)|
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St Francis Yacht Club rocks.
Especially their youngsters,
including Merritt Sellers who
won the two-handed division
in the Bayview-Mack Race
sailing with her dad Scot. ‘We got ’em at
night,’ said dad. ‘We went from 2nm back
to 2nm in front.’ What had to be squeezed
out of the pair was that Merritt was on the
helm most of the race and all of the night.
‘I’m at a point as a sailor where I’m able to
do this,’ said the 14-year-old. ‘Everything
was pretty mellow… it feels pretty cool’
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| Why they won |
| ‘Merritt at the age of 14 displayed
a fearless passion and made it
clear she was always ready to
assume as much responsibility
as you handed her’ – Bob Bake;
‘A father with his 14-year-old
daughter winning class in a race
of this importance, stupendous!’
– Byron West; ‘Merritt rocks!!’ –
Brian Berger; ‘This girl inspires!’
Laurie Dubin; ‘Way to go, hope
you win this!!’ – Grandpa; ‘At
only 14 years old. Unbelievable’
– Katie Pandes; ‘Go, Merritt’ –
Marion Umana. |
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