MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Fairhope junior sailors Ty Nichols and Heather MacNair are making waves as they compete for a spot on the U.S. Youth Sailing Team. The two young athletes have qualified for the U.S. Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) National Team Trials, one of the highest levels of youth sailing in the country.
Fairhope Yacht Club is hosting the national event on Mobile Bay, bringing top young sailors from across the U.S. to Fairhope. Ty and Heather joined us to talk with kids about learning to sail, setting big goals, and what it takes to compete at a national level…