December 23, 2021: the best representatives of youth and junior sport schools in Russia gathered in Sochi to participate in "Black Sea Regatta" December 16-21, 2021. Since 1949 the regatta has been traditionally held in Sochi, in the water area of Southern Sport Federal Sailing Center and under support of the Russian Yachting Federation. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's edition was held without spectators.
The competitions marked the end of 2021 season for the Olympic and youth classes. The athletes representing the city of Taganrog (coached by Igor Frolov) won three medals in "Laser-Radial" class: Dmitri Timofeev was first in Youth Male Individual and second in overall standings, Yaroslav Nikushin was second in Youth Male Individual. Kirill Podgorny was fifth in Youth Male Individual.