MAX UP FOR WORLD AWARD

He's nominated for Young Sailor gong; winners to be known on Nov 5 at Chijmes

- Kimberly Kwek

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder added another feather to his cap when he was among the nominees for World Sailing's Young Male Sailor of the Year released on Oct 21.

The 18-year-old, who wrapped up his season by claiming the Formula Kite European youth title on Oct 13, has enjoyed a stellar year.

The teenager began his season in February by bagging gold at the Fuerteventura KiteFoil International Open Cup in the Canary Islands and has won almost every trophy on offer this season, including retaining his world championship and European titles.

He also snagged a bronze medal at the Paris Olympics where kite-foiling was making its debut at the quadrennial Games.

Maeder's feat in France made him just Singapore's sixth and youngest medallist at the Olympics.

The winners of the World Sailing awards will be announced at a ceremony on Nov 5 at Chijmes Hall in Singapore.

Singapore Sailing president Lincoln Chee said: “To be nominated for Young Sailor of the Year is a singular achievement not many can claim. Max had certainly earned this recognition together with his family and team.”