Stunning Sunset Over Compo Beach
Tonight’s sunset over Comp Beach filled the sky with vibrant purples and pinks. Photo by Cami Vynerib.
Eye in the Sky over the Opti Sailing Regatta
A birds’ eye view of this afternoon’s Opti sailing regatta off of Compo Beach. Drone footage by Hugo Jacques for WestportLocal.com
Over 80 Kids from 9 Clubs Race in Opti Sailing Regatta off of Westport
With vessel names like “Pegasus”, “Usain Boat”, and “Trash Panda” - over 80 kids from around Fairfield County joined the Optimist Area C Open Regatta this afternoon, hosted by Cedar Point Yacht Club off of Compo Beach. Photos by WestportLocal.com
Area clubs included Cedar Point Yacht Club, Norwalk Yacht Club, Noroton Yacht Club, Pequot Yacht Club, Shore & Country Club, Black Rock Club, Roton Point Sailing Association, Stamford Yacht Club, and Milford Yacht Club. Full results of the regatta can be found here.
Optimist sailing boats are of the smallest type of sailing vessels, easily spotted for their size and flat bow - resembling “bath tubs.” Used by some of the youngest of sailors, the small boats are used by Westport and other area clubs to help educate and train kids ages 8-14 years old. Raced locally and internationally, the opti boats are a popular site from Westport’s shorelines each summer.
Photos by WestportLocal.com. Click to enlarge gallery. 
Westport 19U Baseball Team Wins First Game in State Tournament
Photo by Caelan Chevrier
Westport defeated Stratford 4-2 in Tuesday night’s baseball game at Staples High School. A big second inning at the plate, and solid pitching allowed Westport to secure the victory. First Baseman, Ethan Glennon said that his team “got the fundamentals down today.” Pitcher Alex Petrsoric couldn't be happier considering the fierce rivalry between the teams. “It was a great team win,” he added.
The Westport 19U team is back at it Wednesday at 5:30 hoping to advance in the tournament once again. With a roster filled with such great talent, it is feasible that their momentum will continue.