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A Colombian delegation made up of eight sailors is already competing in the South American Youth Sailing Championship.
Those led by coaches Pablo Sanguinetti and Samuel Hormiga, will be on the waters of the Pacific Ocean that borders the beaches of Paracas, Peru.
The Colombian team, in the under 21 category, is made up of Ana Sofía Bermúdez Cifuentes and Harold Martínez, in Sunfish, and Juan Diego Chaves with Luisa Ariza, in Ilca 7 and 6, respectively.
For their part, in the sub-19 category, Juan José Hincapié (sunfish) and Antonia Fonseca (ilca 6) are the representatives, while Tomás de La Vega and Gabriela Lizarazo are the athletes in the sub-18 category ilca 4 class .
According to the provisional results of the Peruvian Sailing Federation this Wednesday, during the first four regattas of the international competition, in the sunfish modality, Juan José Hincapié (sub-19) is the most outstanding of the Colombians by occupying the second box with four net points and six total after occupying first position in the first two regattas and second in the third and fourth.
For her part, after the first four regattas, Ana Bermúdez appears in fourth position overall with 13 net points (38 total) and Harold Martínez registers a net score of 18 (total of 26) in sixth place overall of its modality.
In the ilca 7 modality, Juan Diego Chaves occupies fifth position in the under-21 category with a net and total score of 21 units. In ilca 6, Antonia Fonseca (sub-19) occupies position 25 with a net score of 68 (total of 94) and Luisa Fernanda Ariza (sub-21) appears in 26th place with net scores of 73 and total of 98 .
This Thursday, November 14, the emotions of the international competition will continue and the sailors who are part of the ilca 4 category will debut with the nationals Tomás de La Vega and Gabriela Lizarazo.
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How does Pablo Sanguinetti evaluate the potential of the standout sailors in the team for future competitions?
**Interview with Pablo Sanguinetti, Coach of the Colombian Youth Sailing Team**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Pablo. The Colombian sailors have just debuted in the South American Youth Sailing Championship. How do you feel about the team’s performance so far?
**Pablo Sanguinetti:** Thank you for having me. I’m incredibly proud of our sailors. This is a significant event for them, and they have shown great determination and skill. Competing in the under 21 category against some tough opponents is no small feat, but they’re handling it well.
**Editor:** Can you tell us a bit about the team members? Who are some of the standout sailors?
**Pablo Sanguinetti:** Certainly! We have a talented group of eight sailors, including Ana Sofía Bermúdez Cifuentes, who has been particularly impressive in her preparations and racing strategy. Each member brings unique strengths to the team, and they are working together exceptionally well.
**Editor:** The competition is taking place in Paracas, Peru, which is known for its challenging waters. How is the team adapting to these conditions?
**Pablo Sanguinetti:** The waters here can be unpredictable, with varying winds and currents. We’ve been focusing on adapting our techniques to these conditions during practice. The team has a great spirit, and they’re learning quickly how to navigate the challenges they face.
**Editor:** What do you hope the team takes away from this championship experience, regardless of the final results?
**Pablo Sanguinetti:** My main hope is that they gain confidence and learn from each race. Competing at this level allows them to see what they need to improve on and to appreciate their progress. Experience is invaluable, and I believe it will motivate them for future competitions.
**Editor:** Thank you for your insights, Pablo. We wish you and the team the best of luck in the championship!
**Pablo Sanguinetti:** Thank you! We’re excited to represent Colombia and will give our all out there on the water.
