14/09/2018
We are sad to announce that we will not continue our campaign in 49erFX towards Tokyo 2020!
Seven years ago, in 2011 we teamed up and started sailing in RS Feva, both secretly dreaming about successful sailing career and Olympics. These dreams kept us highly motivated and led us from one youth boat class to another when finally in 2013 we could start sailing in women Olympic two-person dinghy - 49erFX. Those last five years have been an unforgettable journey, Rio Olympics definitely being the highlight of that time. Now in the middle of the campaign towards Tokyo 2020 we have reached the point where Anna Maria feels that we as a team are no longer able to achieve the goals that we have set for ourselves, so we decided not to continue the current sailing campaign in 49erFX class. This means that our time as one team has come to an end. Although as we both love sailing, we will stay connected to it in one or another way.
There are very many people we would like to thank for that amazing journey. First of all, our families, who have helped and supported us in all possible ways. Then our sailing coaches, most recent of them Lenart Kivistik, who has put a lot of effort into our campaign and handed on the art and knowledge of sailing a 49er. Huge thanks goes also to Tõnis Haavel, who made the journey possible in the first place, our physical preparation coach Aivar Kajakas, sports doctor Virve vask, physiotherapist Kristi Singi and sport psychologist Snezana Stoljarova.
Notable contribution was also made by Eesti Jahtklubide Liit, Eesti Olümpiakomitee, Viimsi SPA spordiklubi, Pirita TOP, Viimsi vald, Bliz - Protective Sports Gear, Squeezy Sports Nutrition Estonia
And last but not least, we would like to thank YOU, our friends and fans for all the encouraging words and good wishes! You really are the best! 😍
Kätlin & Anna Maria
