Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 4, 2026 — The St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association (SKNSA) continues to make strong strides in developing competitive sailing in the Federation, as three national sailors from the Nevis Aquatic and Sailing Center departs today for Nassau, Bahamas to participate in the Bahamas ILCA Open Nationals 2026 and the pre-event High Performance Sailing Clinic.
Representing St. Kitts and Nevis at the international event will be:
* Abhijith Srinivasan — ILCA 6
* Melroy Henry — ILCA 7
* Amadi Byron-Hendrickson — ILCA 7
The team will first take part in the High Performance Clinic from April 4–10, an intensive training program designed to help sailors sharpen their technical skills, improve race strategy, and gain valuable experience competing alongside sailors from across the region. The clinic will be led by internationally recognized coach Eduardo Marques.
Following the training camp, the sailors will compete in the Bahamas ILCA Open Nationals scheduled for April 11–12 in Nassau. The regatta features competition in the ILCA 7, ILCA 6, and ILCA 4 classes and is expected to attract a strong regional fleet.
This opportunity forms part of the Federation’s broader athlete development pathway as the sailors prepare for upcoming international events, including the Youth Sailing World Championships and the Central American and Caribbean Games.
Over the past few years, the St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association has been steadily expanding opportunities for youth and high-performance sailors through international competition, structured training, and regional collaboration. The participation of these athletes in the Bahamas represents another important step forward for sailing in the Federation.
The Association hopes that continued progress in the sport will encourage greater support from the national sporting community, private sector partners, and organizations committed to youth development and Olympic sport in St. Kitts and Nevis.
The St. Kitts and Nevis Sailing Association along with its President, Nicholas Dupre, wishes the team fair winds and great success as they proudly represent the nation in the Bahamas.
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