Ballymena Academy pupil Tom Coulter sails to victory!
- Sep 22, 2020
- 1 min read
Congratulations to Tom Coulter, Year 11 student at Ballymena Academy, who won the Laser Radial class of the RYA Northern Ireland Youth Championships 2020 on Saturday 19 September.
Tom took part in 5 races, spending almost 6 hours on the water before securing victory.
Tom was also awarded the prestigious RYA (NI) Youth Champion Trophy, which is awarded to the top NI youth sailor overall in an RYA Youth Pathway class.
Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, Peter Johnston congratulated local MEA student Tom Coulter on his recent Championship success:
"Well done to Tom Coulter who won the Laser Radial class of the RYA Northern Ireland Youth Championships 2020 at the weekend!
"With 5 races and almost 6 hours in the water, he deserved the to win the RYA (NI) Youth Champion Trophy.
"Congratulations Tom!"
