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RBVIYC wishes Thad A. Lettsome ‘Bon Chance’ ahead of Paris Olympics

The Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC) celebrated its Olympic-bound member Thad A. Lettsome and wished him ‘Bon Chance’ at an event at the RBVIYC’s club house on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Photo: Facebook/File
[British] Virgin Islands sailor Thad A. Lettsome will be competing in the ILCA 7 (Laser) at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Facebook
[British] Virgin Islands sailor Thad A. Lettsome will be competing in the ILCA 7 (Laser) at the Paris Olympics. Photo: Facebook
NANNY CAY, VI- After many years of hard work, commitment and sheer determination, Thad A. Lettsome’s dream to compete at the Olympic Games has finally come true.

Mr Lettsome was awarded a Universality Place at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, and will join Kyron A. McMaster, Rikkoi A.R. Brathwaite, and Adaejah T. Hodge as the athletes representing the VI in France.

‘Bon Chance’

The Royal BVI Yacht Club (RBVIYC) celebrated Lettsome and wished him ‘Bon Chance’ at an event at the RBVIYC’s club house on Saturday, July 13, 2024.

According to the RBVIYC, Lettsome joined the Royal BVI Yacht Club youth sailing program when he was just 7 years old.  “It wasn’t long before he showed a special talent for sailing and began to compete for the BVI in the Optimist class.  He transitioned to the ILCA6 (Laser Radial) and represented his Territory at three Youth Sailing World Championships before taking on the senior circuit in the ILCA7 (Laser),” the club stated.

Since then Lettsome has proudly flown the flag for the VI at 2 PanAm Games, 1 Junior PanAm Games, 1 CAC Games, 4 World Championships and many other regattas.

According to the RBVIYC, the VI’s Olympic sailing history is rich and “we are proud to say that, alongside athletics, it was the first sport to be contested by the BVI at a summer Olympic Games 40 years ago.  Since then sailors have also competed in Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992 and Atlanta 1996.

4 Responses to “RBVIYC wishes Thad A. Lettsome ‘Bon Chance’ ahead of Paris Olympics”

  • ... (14/07/2024, 16:51) Like (13) Dislike (0) Reply
    All the best young man
  • French (15/07/2024, 01:48) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It’s bonne chance. In French adjectives need to match the gender of the word they are describing. Un bon ami is a good male friend, bonne amie is a good female freind.
  • Yes!! (15/07/2024, 11:27) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    We wish you God's richest blessings and excellent success Thad.


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