Eroni Leilua and Vaimo’oi’a Ripley at the 2023 Sailing World Championships from the 13-20 August
Two Samoan sailors, Eroni Leilua and Vaimo’oi’a Ripley will be sailing for Samoa in the 2023 Sailing World Championships from the 13-20 August. This is an Olympic Qualifying event, where sailors from all across the globe will be competing for a coveted spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Both sailors will e competing in the Laser class of boats.
“We wish Samoa’s sailors Eroni and Vaimo’oi’a the very best for the 2023
We wish to acknowledge our sailors’ commitment, and the generous Sponsors
Apia Yacht Club’s Commodore, Seiuli Ian Black is pleased to see these sailors, who started their sailing foray at Apia Yacht Club at a young age, are leading the way for Samoa’s future International sailing prospects.
so far, for supporting their journeys as they compete at the highest level and represent Samoa.”, said Commodore Seiuli.
And as the President of Samoa Sailing Association Ms Raema Von Reiche said “these young sailors really need as much support as possible – particulalry funding in order for them to continues to represent our country.
World Sailing Championships.”
If you would like to support our Olympic pathway athletes, please get in touch via our Apia Yacht Club Commodore Seiuli Ian Black (sib@sails.ws).
