Young Colwyn Bay sailor stars for Team GB

 A SAILOR from Colwyn Bay represented Team GB at the ILCA Youth World Championships in Portugal.

Freddie MacLaverty, a pupil at Rydal Penrhos, continues to make a name for himself on the global youth sailing circuit.

The Year 10 student was the only Welsh member of the 31-strong Team GB squad at the recent Youth World Championships in Vilamoura, Portugal, and was among the team’s youngest sailors.

Having deservedly earned his place by excelling at several qualifying events held across the UK, and despite two thirds of the nearly 450 competitors at the championships being over 16 years old, it did not deter Freddie, who also had to overcome some blustery conditions over the first two days of racing.

This consistency continued throughout the week for Freddie, who more than held his own on his biggest stage to date.

Petrina Blomeley, Sailing Principal of Rydal Penrhos, said: “Everyone at Rydal Penrhos would like to commend and congratulate Freddie on yet another remarkable accomplishment.

“One that can hopefully propel him to bigger and better things in the not-too-distant future.”