Oscar Adrian Luna

The American 470 duo of Nikki Barnes and Ryan Squires took a big step toward their goal of sailing in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games by finishing second in the 470 Midwinter Championship in Miami. The duo, who go by the name of “Team American Wave,” won two out of eight races in the event, and finished outside the top four only once (an OCS in race five that would become their drop). Barnes and Squires’ campaign is supported by, among others, the St. Francis Sailing Foundation.