Team Zoum Leader Axel Sly Wins Gold at 2009 USODA Optimist National Championships

Los Angeles, CA, July 28, 2009 --(PR.com)-- ZoumUSA Team leader Axel Sly of Weston, Florida and Coral Reef Yacht Club (“CRYC”) established himself once again as the preeminent national youth sailor in the 2009 US optimist National Championship Regattas hosted by Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club (“CBYC”) in San Pedro, California.

Axel demonstrated amazing consistency with 6 bullets and a 12 drop. Asked about private coaching, he said, “It can be good but I didn’t have a private coach. I was a club sailor all my life and I was able to win because I worked hard, sailed fast and kept a cool head.”

Questioned about his strategy for this regatta, Axel answered, “I prioritized my strategies… instead of just heading into the favored side which was the right side, I stuck closely to the group and held my own against them by making few mistakes, maximizing my boat speed, and only taking risk where the reward was clear.”

Asked if he had anybody to thank, he said “I thank my parents for making sacrifices so it is possible for me to attend so many regattas here and abroad. I go to Brazil for the World Championships in a few days and I’m very excited.”

In a live sailing interview Axel talked about the equipment he uses. “I sail a Zoum Racer. I tested one for ZoumUSA and then got one because it has good feel and minimum weight in the right places and all the parts are the best for performance. I think my sister is getting a Zoum.”

Sold exclusively by ZoumUSA, LLC of Boca Raton, Florida, the Zoum Racer is equipped with hi-tech components and is designed for optimum performance within the limits set by the IODA for these top of the line dinghies. It is available for delivery in limited numbers.

To learn more about the Zoum, contact: Sales@ZoumUSA or go the web site at ZoumUSA.com

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