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JAJO Team DutchSail Announced for UniCredit Youth and Puig Women’s America’s Cup

17-26 September & 5-13 October 2024

JAJO Team DutchSail coaches Postma, Bes, and Van Dongen have finalized the selection of 10 sailors for the UniCredit Youth and Puig Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona next month. The team features Olympic champions Odile van Aanholt and Annette Duetz.

JAJO Team DutchSail

Youth Team Members:

  • Aleksandr Moliakov
  • Bart Lambriex
  • Bjarne Bouwer
  • Eliott Savelon
  • Paul Hameeteman

Women’s Team Members:

  • Annette Duetz
  • Arianne van de Loosdrecht
  • Ismene Usman
  • Odile van Aanholt
  • Willemijn Offerman

About the UniCredit Youth and Puig Women’s America’s Cup

The UniCredit Youth and Puig Women’s America’s Cup are integral to the 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup, featuring 12 teams competing in each category. The teams comprise youth and women’s representatives from established America’s Cup teams and invites from six countries: the Netherlands (DutchSail), Germany, Sweden, Canada, Spain, and Australia. Both competitions will be held in the AC40 class, with each team fielding four sailors: two helmsmen/women and two trimers. The UniCredit Youth America’s Cup is scheduled for September 17 to 26, followed by the Puig Women’s America’s Cup from October 5 to 13.

Selection Process Overview

The selection for the JAJO team DutchSail began over a year and a half ago, with more than 60 registrations. Initially, 25 athletes were chosen, which was later narrowed down to 12. These athletes have dedicated extensive training time over the past year, balancing their preparation with existing (Olympic) sailing commitments, including time on the AC40 simulator and participation in match racing and regattas in the 69F class. For optimal training in the AC40, the final team comprises only ten sailors.

Unfortunately, this means that Wiebrand de Vos will not compete in Barcelona. Earlier, it was also determined that Maxime Jonker would prioritize her studies over participation.

Head coach PieterJan Postma expressed gratitude to both Wiebrand and Maxime for their contributions. He remarked on the challenging decision to not take Wiebrand, explaining that the youth male competitors were closely matched, making selection difficult. However, with limited training time in the AC40, it is crucial to ensure those selected can maximize their preparation.

Strategic Decision-Making

Postma emphasized the importance of making timely decisions to maintain a positive and focused training environment. “We want to be ‘ahead of the game,'” he stated. Early decision-making fosters stability and reduces tension, allowing the team to stay mentally prepared for the upcoming challenges. The JAJO Team DutchSail youth will arrive in Barcelona on September 5 and begin sailing on the AC40 on September 10, while the women’s team will also be present to support and learn from their youth counterparts.

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