SCCYC members William (11) and Alyssa (13) Hatanaka competed in the 2026 RS Tera North American Championship August 22nd and 23rd, 2026.
The event was hosted by Santa Monica Windjammer YC. With 68 boats registered across 3 classes. The Tera Sport class included 26 boats (split as Silver and Gold).
William and Alyssa started sailing just a year ago and have been regular participants in the Thursday night dinghy races - Sunstroke Series at SCCYC. Both have sailed on Snipes with great success in addition to the Tera class. William has also sharpened his trapeze skills when crewing on a C15.
William placed 4th in the North American championship in the Tera Sport class (Gold) while Alyssa finished 7th in the 12 boats Silver fleet.
These are extraordinary results by these up and coming juniors, which are worth celebrating. Watch out as they will soon be competing in your regattas!
Look at this smile with coach Gabe Rios
