Continuing Support for Asociación de Vela de Baja California

Sempra International and Newport Ocean Sailing Association, in conjunction with Ullman Sails, are proud to continue support of the Junior Sailing Program, Asociación de Vela de Baja California, located in Ensenada, Mexico. This year, new sails are being presented to the organization to help con- tinue their efforts in teaching both competitive and recreational sailing to young people eager to learn. Since 2001, the program has given sailors, ages 5 to 15 years of age, the opportunity to learn and train in a fleet of Optimist and Lasers maintained by the Asociación. Working with the Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Baja California, the Asociación participates in monthly and annual regattas, including the WesMex Optimist National Circuit and the National Olympics. “Good equipment is important for safety and performance, so this year, with the help of Sempra International, we are happy to once again provid the program with new Optimist sails, by Ullman Sails,” said Tom Kennedy, Commodore, NOSA. “Cristina Sanchez, director of the program, is committed to its success; her enthusiasm and appreciation motivates us all.”