A Tottenham teenager has won a prestigious sports trophy in recognition of his leadership skills.

Montel Fagan-Jordan, 17, a student at Greig City Academy has been handed the Young Sailor of the Year Award by the Yachting Journalist Association.

As team captain Montel helped raise money to restore a classic American Admiral Cup yacht, Scaramouche, and competed in numerous races.

He led an eight-man crew in the 605-mile Rolex Fastnet Race and sailed in the Etchells One Design Class with schoolmates Shabazz Patterson and Camilio Orobio who became the first British youth crew at the Gertrude Cup in Cowes.

More success came when the teenagers competed in the Louis Piana Cup in Miami, finishing twelfth out of a 44 boats.

Montel was also invited to helm the yacht Lutine during Lendy Cowes week.

Montel, said: “Thank you to everyone who has made this possible.

“Five years ago, I didn’t really know what sailing was, so you can imagine it is rather overwhelming to be stood here next to some of sailing’s greats.”

Jon Holt, head of sixth form and fellow teacher Paul Leftord guided the students on their sporting success under the guidance of two Yachtmasters.

Jon, said: “This is a great achievement as Montel was shortlisted against two other nominees, the 29ers champions Crispin Beaumont and Tom Darling, and 16-year-old Laser Radial Champion Matilda Nicholls.

“All very worthy winners.”

“Montel and the whole crew really pulled together and are already helping us with the future of Greig City Academy Sailing.

“We want to be the school that does the Fastnet Race, they are the ones making this happen.”

Previous winners of the Young Sailor of the Year Award include Sir Ben Ainsley, Hannah Mills MBE the London 2012 silver medallist and Rio 2016 gold medallist, Annabel Vose the 2017 Red Bull Youth America’s Cup, Bermuda, winner (as part of Land Rover BAR Academy).

All eight crew of the Rolex Fastnet Race were awarded the Musto Media Prize for the way they told their story.

Greig City Academy is thought to be the first comprehensive state school to complete that particular yacht race.

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