CAC Sailors Claim Six of the top 10 Spots at the 2026 ISCA North Americans

Allison Babcock
Jun 11
3 min read

The 2026 ISCA North American Championship in Barrington, Rhode Island provided an opportunity for sailors from across Central America and the Caribbean to test themselves at one of the largest and most competitive ISCA/Sunfish regattas of the year. With more than 100 competitors on the starting line, the event served as an important benchmark for athletes preparing for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games.

Several sailors representing CAC nations delivered impressive performances, including podium finishes and multiple top-ten results. The championship demonstrated both the depth of talent throughout the region and the growing competitiveness of CAC sailors on the international stage.

CAC Sailors Rounding out the Top 10:

2nd — Simon Gómez Ortiz (COL 2552) — Net 26
3rd — David Hernández (GUA 9) — Net 40
4th — Esneiry Pérez (DOM 11) — Net 57
5th — Joab Guzmán Vega (GUA 3) — Net 79
7th — Parker Nagle (ISV 22) — Net 85
9th — Jesús Salazar (VEN 1203) — Net 121

Colombia’s Simon Gómez Ortiz delivered a standout performance to finish second overall with a net score of 26, producing a highly consistent series that included six top-three race finishes.

Guatemala’s David Hernández finished third overall with a net score of 40 after recording three race wins and remaining in podium contention throughout the regatta.

The Dominican Republic’s Esneiry Pérez secured fourth overall with a net score of 57, continuing a strong upward trajectory with steady, front-of-fleet results.

Guatemala’s Joab Guzmán Vega added another top-five result for the region, finishing fifth overall with a net score of 79 and showing consistency across the series.

The United States Virgin Islands’ Parker Nagle placed seventh overall with a net score of 85, leading the Caribbean youth contingent and demonstrating strong speed in challenging conditions.

Rounding out the CAC top-10 presence, Venezuela’s Jesús Salazar finished ninth overall with a net score of 121, delivering a solid series that kept him inside the championship’s leading group throughout the event.

Results by CAC Nation:

Colombia

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Simon Gómez Ortiz	COL 2552	2nd	26

Guatemala

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
David Hernández	GUA 9	3rd	40
Joab Guzmán Vega	GUA 3	5th	79
Jenderson Canizales	GUA 110	11th	135
Josselyn Echeverría	GUA 5	18th	184
Nataly Dutoit	GUA 5384	55th	408.8

Dominican Republic

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Esneiry Pérez	DOM 11	4th	57

United States Virgin Islands

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Parker Nagle	ISV 22	7th	85
Tyler Rice	ISV 88	17th	179

Venezuela

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Jesús Salazar	VEN 1203	9th	121
Randy Gomez	VEN 1054	42nd	332

Bermuda

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Malcolm Benn Smith	BER 324	12th	140

Aruba

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Zane Winterdal	ARU 5297	48th	357

Puerto Rico

Sailor	Sail Number	Overall Place	Net Score
Jeaneliz Tahí García Cruz	PUR 5151	60th	445

Looking Ahead to the CAC Games

The North American Championship provided a valuable preview of the level of competition expected at the 2026 CAC Games. Colombia, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Bermuda, Aruba, and the U.S. Virgin Islands all demonstrated the ability to place sailors in the upper half of a highly competitive international fleet.