The North American Laser Class Association executive committee is very pleased to announce the appointment of Vancouver’s Isabella Bertold as our new Executive Secretary. Read the full story.
2020 FBYC Laser Series Standings
Fishing Bay Yacht Club had great participation in the 2020 Laser Series with 55 total sailors taking part in either Standard or Radial racing. The standards sailed 19 races over 4 days while the radials sailed 14 races over 3 days. The 5 day series consists of one spring, 2 summer, one fall and one frostbite race days. Only the first summer race was canceled for lack of wind. To qualify for series scoring, a sailor needed to participate in 50% of the races in the series.
Radial (18 boats, 4 qualified)
- Andrew Ciszewski (FBYC)
- Reed McAllister (FBYC)
- Henry Ciszewski (FBYC)
- Josh Almany (FBYC)
Standard (33 boats, 9 qualified)
- James Jacob (SSA)
- Rob Whittemore (FBYC)
- Jon Deutsch (FBYC)
- Mike Toms (FBYC)
- Britt Drake (FBYC)
- Alain Vincey (FBYC)
- Frank Patch (CCV)
- Frank Murphy (FBYC)
- Ron Jenkins (FBYC)
The complete scores can be found here.
NYCC 2020 Fall Frostbite Results
Yesterday was our final Fall Frostbite at Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, the next Series ( Winter ) starts December 6 – February 14 and the Spring Series February 21 – March 28 2021.
The Series that ended yesterday had twelve Lasers on the line, with trying conditions (wind 3-10), three races were sailed, results should be posted on NYCC’s Website shortly . Those of you that were hesitant about sailing in the Fall because of water temperature being too cold . I can attest it’s not , water might be a little chilly as I turned over backwards in 3-5 mph of wind but water not bad. I have to give credit to Alex and Wilson for running three races for us under trying conditions , Thank you – Britt
2020 NYCC Spring Regatta Results

If you weren’t theer last weekend, you missed a good one. Weather conditions on Saturday started off challenging to say the least. PRO PJ and his crew did a outstanding job under trying conditions.
On shore, the club structured an environment for everyone to practice social distancing. Regatta management looked a little different because they posted all announcements online, making use of Zoom and WhatsApp to communicate updates. The large open space of the club’s parking lot and yard really allowed everyone to spread out. On the water, the regatta felt like any other Laser event – competitive and fun! Looking ahead these regattas are coming up.
The first race was started in light wind conditions, but improved. The next two races were sailed in steady 10 to 12 North winds. A storm rolled through ending racing for the day. Saturday after the racing was over and boats put away there was a keg of beer for the sailors to consume on the veranda of the Club.

Sunday started off with winds in the 18 to 20 mph out of the North, with gust to 25. The turnout was great with thirty six Lasers, Standard and Radials competing.
The results can be found on the Norfolk Yacht & Country Club Web site .
NYCC ,with the addition of the new Waterfront Director Scott Norman, PJ Trudell, Ben Stills ( Commodore) Eddie Wolcott and others. The Club is making positive steps to returning to the Club of old.
Compiled from reports by Britt Drake and Scott Williamson – JD
Laser
Sailors | Sail Number | Boat Name | Club/Org | Net | Total | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | |
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1 | Leo Boucher | usa 157851 | None | Severn Sailing Association | 7 | 9 | [2] | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
2 | Avery Fanning | usa 189793 | None | None | 20 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | [5] | 2 | 5 |
3 | David Waiting | usa 214620 | None | Severn Sailing Association | 31 | 44 | [13] | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
4 | James Jacob | 175881 | None | SSA / PRSA | 37 | 46 | 6 | [9] | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
5 | Alex Jacob | usa 194620 | Swedish Toboggan Ride | NYCC | 40 | 49 | 5 | 6 | 6 | [9] | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
6 | Alexander Hanna | 199157 | Liquor Box | HYC | 43 | 66 | 1 | 4 | 4 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
7 | Scott Williamson | 215737 | None | SSA | 48 | 58 | [10] | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 6 |
8 | Austin Powers | usa 1 | Shaguar | FBYC | 48 | 59 | 8 | [11] | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
9 | Benton Amthor | 50005 | Shrimping | HYC | 63 | 77 | 3 | 3 | 12 | [14] | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
10 | Emmett Nevel | usa 170073 | None | Chicago Yacht Club | 65 | 77 | 7 | [12] | 11 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
11 | Brett Chivers | 192033 | None | Marianas Yacht Club (Guam) | 84 | 107 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 9 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 |
12 | Michael Colbert | usa 213965 | None | SSA | 88 | 105 | 14 | 13 | [17] | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
13 | Charlie Brewer | 209333 | None | FBYC | 102 | 125 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
14 | Mike Moore | usa 195478 | Vintage NADS | Diego Garcia Yacht Club | 114 | 137 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | DNC – 23 |
15 | Ron Thompson | usa 158670 | None | Norfolk Laser Fleet | 118 | 141 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | 12 | 4 | 10 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
16 | Peter Ill | usa 182850 | None | Hampton Yacht Club | 124 | 147 | 9 | 7 | 16 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
17 | Britt Drake | usa 204415 | AMF | FBYC / MRYC / Laser Fleet 12 | 136 | 159 | 16 | 15 | 13 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
18 | Trip Ivey | usa 204771 | None | None | 140 | 163 | 17 | 16 | 15 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
19 | Chad Patton | usa 206051 | None | None | 147 | 170 | 15 | 17 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
20 | Michael Toms | usa 157851-2 | None | Fishing Bay Yacht Club | 152 | 175 | [DNS – 23] | DNS – 23 | 14 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
21 | Frank Patch | usa TBD | NONE | CCV | 161 | 184 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
22 | William Tebrake | None | None | None | 161 | 184 | [DNC – 23] | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 | DNC – 23 |
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Sailors | Sail Number | Boat Name | Club/Org | Net | Total | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | R5 | R6 | R7 | R8 | |
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1 | Robby Meek | usa 200404 | None | SSA | 11 | 18 | [7] | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
2 | Natalie Burls | usa 206135 | None | SSA | 18 | 26 | [8] | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | – |
3 | Reed McAllister | 208758 | None | None | 30 | 38 | 2 | 2 | [8] | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | – |
4 | Paul Trudell | usa 215727 | None | NYCC | 30 | 41 | [11] | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | – |
5 | Sean Trudell | usa 187327 | None | NYCC | 30 | 41 | 9 | [11] | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | – |
6 | Kelly McMurray | 212125 | None | Ocean City Yacht Club | 34 | 47 | [13] | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | – |
7 | Henry Allgeier | usa 151006 | None | Norfolk Yacht and Country Club | 34 | 41 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | [7] | 7 | – |
8 | Rebecca Schill | usa 6 | None | NYCC | 48 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 8 | [DNC – 15] | DNC – 15 | – |
9 | Andrew Ciszewski | usa 216725 | None | FBYC | 54 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 7 | [DNC – 15] | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | – |
10 | Henry Ciszewski | usa 166915 | None | FBYC | 64 | 79 | 12 | 6 | 1 | [DNC – 15] | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | – |
11 | Harrison Thomson | usa 151945 | None | NYCC | 69 | 84 | 5 | 9 | 10 | [DNC – 15] | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | – |
12 | Griffin Richardson | usa 189792 | None | Severn Sailing Association | 73 | 88 | 4 | 12 | 12 | [DNC – 15] | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | – |
13 | Maggie Campbell | 168577 | None | NYCC | 83 | 98 | 10 | 13 | [RET – 15] | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | – |
14 | Jack McKenna | usa 152496 | None | HYC | 90 | 105 | [DNC – 15] | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | DNC – 15 | – |
ILCA Laser Masters World Championships Postponed Indefinitely
Based on safety and public health factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ILCA World Council and our local event host have decided NOT to proceed with the 2020 ILCA Laser Masters World Championships as scheduled on 21-28 March 2020 in Geelong Australia. Read the full story.
ILCA North American Class Association seeking new Executive Secretary / class management
Written by Sherri Campbell |
Wednesday, 29 January 2020 17:15 |
Our North America class Executive Secretary organization, One Design Management (ODM), have regretfully decided to pass the torch and retire from managing the Class. We are seeking an interested individual(s) to take on the class management role. Read more.
ILCA Announces List of New Builder Applicants
From the International Laser Class Association:
As a result of antitrust actions brought in Europe, and in order to comply with EU Regulations, World Sailing now requires that any interested party that meets the necessary technical qualifications and regulatory requirements must be able to manufacture and sell the boats named as equipment for the Olympic Games. For ILCA, this World Sailing policy has required some changes in how builders are determined and approved to manufacturer class-legal equipment.
World Sailing’s Olympic Equipment Policy requires that the Olympic sailing classes have a process in place by which “any interested party who meets the necessary technical qualifications and regulatory requirements must be able to manufacture and sell Olympic equipment.” Further, the manufacturer selection process must be defined on a fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory basis.
To implement World Sailing’s policy, ILCA has now established the necessary procedures for bringing on new builders. The primary focus throughout this process is to maintain and ensure the one-design principle that is the foundation of our class – that all boats are built to the same strict standards regardless of the manufacturer.
ILCA is pleased to announce that, under the terms of the new builder approval procedure, seven manufacturers will now be offered provisional licenses to move forward in the builder application process. The provisional approvals come after the formal builder applications were reviewed by the evaluation panel appointed by ILCA, which is comprised of both class technical representatives and independent industry experts.
The manufacturers approved to move forward in the application process are (in alphabetical order):
Devoti Sailing s.r.o. (Poland)
Element 6 Evolution Co Ltd (Thailand)
Nautivela srl (Italy)
Ovington Boats Ltd (United Kingdom)
Qindao Zou Inter Marine Co., Ltd (China)
Rio tecna srl (Argentina)
Zim Sailing (United States)Each builder applicant is now subject to a further technical review to ensure compliance with the established class one-design principles. The new manufacturers will now be required to obtain certified molds and tooling from ILCA and produce a number of pre-production boats to verify the ability to manufacturer boats to the strict specifications and tolerances of the building manual and the class rules. Under the terms of the Olympic Equipment Policy, there are other applicants in the approval process at this time that may also receive provisional approval. ILCA will provide further updates as this process moves forward.
ILCA: Update on New Builder Approvals
From the International Laser Class Association:
ILCA is pleased to announce that, under the terms of the new builder approval procedure, seven manufacturers will now be offered provisional licenses to move forward in the builder application process. The provisional approvals come after the formal builder applications were reviewed by the evaluation panel appointed by ILCA, which is comprised of both class technical representatives and independent industry experts.
Each builder applicant is now subject to a further technical review to ensure compliance with the established class one-design principles. The new manufacturers will now be required to obtain certified molds and tooling from ILCA and produce a number of pre-production boats to verify the ability to manufacturer boats to the strict specifications and tolerances of the building manual and the class rules.
ILCA is excited about the opportunities for growth these new manufacturers bring and will provide further updates as the approval process progresses.
2020 PRSA Capital City Regatta Notice
Spring is coming! Hope to see you at the Capitol City Laser Regatta at Potomac River Sailing Association on March 21-22. https://www.regattanetwork.com/event/20213
2019 Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship Results
High water and impassible roads couldn’t keep the Laser Masters from sailing this weekend. Extremely high tides due to a harvest moon and a Nor’easter off the coast made Fishing Bay Road nearly impassible in 6-8+ inches of water at times. The road and Fishing Bay dock were still underwater at some of the low tides over the weekend.
On Saturday everyone arrived plenty early ahead of the mid-morning high tide and rigged and waited for the right wind. After a 2-hour postponement the wind filled in and 36 boats filed out to get in some races in the afternoon.
The wind filled in out of the SSE for 3 races with the first being won by Gavin O’Hare (Eastport YC) and the next two won by David Waiting (Severn Sailing Association)
Post racing Alain and his crew served up a scrumptious meal of She Crab Soup and Virginia BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Dinner was cut a little short by the coming high tide and the need to get through the road before it became too flooded.
With the need for everyone to arrive early to again beat the high tide and with the better wind in the morning, the first start on Sunday was moved up to the oh-so-early time of 0930. This meant being awake and in some cases beginning to rig boats before the sun was even up.
David Waiting of Severn Sailing Association – photo by Paul Almany
We made the best of it starting the first race in 16 knots of wind out of the NNE. David Waiting won the first race of the day. As the wind shifted around and eased a bit 2 more races were run with Mike Schmidt (Magothy River SA) winning one of them and Hal Gilreath who travelled all the way from Florida winning the 3rd race. By 1pm the wind had died and the fleet was sent in for the day.
Rick Klein and his race team of Mike Dale, David Hinckle, Becky Dale, Ruthana Jenkins, David Clark, Brad Miller, Mosby West, Debbie Cycotte, John Wake, Paul Almany, Sharon Bauer and a few others did a first rate job getting the fleet sailing when there was wind and off the water when there wasn’t. Every weather leg required a course change and they anticipated it every time.
Alain, James, Ron, Frank, and Don all helped in the kitchen for another marvelous meal while Britt Drake was instrumental in getting breakfast served and serving up Sunbirds as cocktail hour.
Congratulations to first time winner of the Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship – David Waiting. As an Apprentice Master David was given 3 points a race handicap and able to consistently finish in the top 3 every race to narrowly beat out Master Gavin O’Hare and Grand Master James Jacob (Severn Sailing Assn). Top woman was Susan Taylor (Severn Sailing Assn).
Overall Winner: David Waiting, Severn Sailing Association
1st Woman: Susan Taylor, Severn Sailing Association
1st Great Grand Master: Don Hahl, Brant Beach YC
2nd Great Grand Master: Jim Knab, Rohoboth Bay SA
1st Grand Master: James Jacob, Severn Sailing Association
2nd Grand Master: Hal Gilreath, Florida
1st Master: Gavin Ohare, Eastport Yacht Club
2nd Master: Derek Fernon
1st Apprentice Master: David Waiting, Severn Sailing Association
2nd Apprentice Master: Luke Shingledecker, Severn Sailing Association
38th Chesapeake Bay Laser Masters Championship
Fishing Bay Yacht Club | October 12-13, 2019
Laser (36 boats)
Series Standing – 6 races scored
Information is final.
Regatta results last updated: Sunday, October 13, 2019 12:01:54 PM CDT
Click on race number to view detailed race information.
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214620 | David Waiting [Apprentice Master] | Severn Sailing Association | [3] | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 23 |
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92 | Gavin OHare [Master] | Eastport YC | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | [13] | 2 | 14 | 24 |
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194620 | James Jacob [Grand Master] | SSA | 11 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | [19] | 26 | 31 |
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195125 | Hal Gilreath [Grand Master] | Florida | 5 | 10 | [13] | 8 | 6 | 1 | 30 | 35 |
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121384 | Mike Schmidt [Grand Master] | Magothy River Sailing Association | 12 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | [37/OCS] | 33 | 38 |
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210631 | Laser | Don Hahl [Great Grand Master] | Brant Beach YC | 9 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 8 | [15] | 40 | 40 |
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198025 | Heart Attack and Vine | Luke Shingledecker [Apprentice Master] | Severn Sailing Association | 7 | 7 | [8] | 2 | 4 | 5 | 25 | 40 |
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199937 | Len Guenther [Grand Master] | FBYC | 10 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | [24] | 36 | 41 |
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215722 | Scott Williamson [Apprentice Master] | Severn Sailing Association | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | [12] | 26 | 41 |
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156631 | Eric Johnson [Grand Master] | Severn Sailing Association | 6 | 9 | 12 | [17] | 10 | 9 | 46 | 51 |
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159785 | No Quarter | Jon Deutsch [Apprentice Master] | Fishing Bay YC | 2 | 5 | [16] | 9 | 12 | 8 | 36 | 51 |
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195478 | Vintage NADS | Michael Moore [Grand Master] | DGYC | [18] | 12 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 52 |
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182850 | Peter Ill [Grand Master] | Hampton Yacht Club | 8 | 15 | 14 | [16] | 11 | 16 | 64 | 69 |
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180524 | Full Circle | Susan Taylor [Grand Master] | SSA | 15 | 20 | [23] | 13 | 14 | 4 | 66 | 71 |
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203955 | Sierra Whiskey Foxtrot | Dorian Haldeman [Apprentice Master] | Severn Sailing Association | [20] | 17 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 69 | 84 |
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206135 | Natalie Burls [Apprentice Master] | Severn Sailing Association | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 19 | [22] | 70 | 85 |
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211515 | Boat | Michael Toms [Grand Master] | Fishing Bay Yacht Club | 26 | 21 | 15 | 14 | [29] | 14 | 90 | 95 |
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193965 | Jim Knab [Great Grand Master] | Rehoboth Bay SA | 22 | 25 | 21 | [26] | 25 | 6 | 99 | 99 |
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199142 | Last One | Newton Wattis [Great Grand Master] | Surf City YC | 16 | 16 | 27 | [32/ZFP] | 26 | 17 | 102 | 102 |
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214625 | Blue Meanie | Steven Cofer [Great Grand Master] | SSA | 17 | [26] | 20 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 103 | 103 |
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200144 | Dixie Rocket | Alain Vincey [Great Grand Master] | Fishing Bay YC | 25 | 28 | [37/DNS] | 23 | 22 | 11 | 109 | 109 |
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184116 | Derek Fernon [Master] | Williamson’s Laser Squadron | 19 | 14 | 11 | [37/RET-BF] | 21 | 37/OCS | 102 | 112 |
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180543 | LaserRay | raymond flynn [Great Grand Master] | CSC | [31] | 30 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 117 | 117 |
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209698 | Rob Emmet [Grand Master] | Storm Trysail | 23 | 18 | 18 | [37/OCS] | 27 | 27 | 113 | 118 |
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213965 | Frozone | Michael Colbert [Master] | SSA | [30] | 22 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 109 | 119 |
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204415 | AMF | Britt Drake [Great Grand Master] | MRYC /Laser Fleet 12 / FBYC | 28 | [37/OCS] | 25 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 120 | 120 |
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206051 | #4 | Chad Patton [Master] | NA | 21 | 27 | [28] | 28 | 16 | 18 | 110 | 120 |
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157552 | Light Smoke | William Murphy [Great Grand Master] | FBYC | 27 | [31] | 30 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 128 | 128 |
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205445 | Natalya Gontcharova [Master] | CPYC | 24 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 32 | [37/RET-BF] | 121 | 131 |
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178610 | David Tabor [Grand Master] | FBYC | [33] | 23 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 128 | 133 |
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191967 | Cobia | Jeffrey Moore [Master] | SMSA | 14 | 24 | 19 | [37/DNS] | 37/DNS | 37/OCS | 131 | 141 |
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186519 | Pony | CHRISTINE POTTS [Apprentice Master] | SSA, BTYC | [32] | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 10 | 133 | 148 |
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150077 | Spray | Ronald Jenkins [Great Grand Master] | FBYC | 34 | 33 | [37/DNF] | 37/DNS | 33 | 29 | 166 | 166 |
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208589 | Katherine Martin [Apprentice Master] | Potomac River Sailing Association | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | [34] | 32 | 151 | 166 |
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203751 | None | Frank Patch jr [Grand Master] | CCV (Cruising club of Virginia) | [37/DNS] | 37/DNS | 37/DNS | 27 | 31 | 30 | 162 | 167 |
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215467 | Truly Scrumptious | Margaret Patterson [Master] | FBYC | 35 | 34 | 33 | [37/DNS] | 35 | 31 | 168 | 178 |
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