The last day brought perfect sailing conditions. The morning race started on time with the wind blowing steadily from the South-Southwest at 12-14 knots under sunny skies. The wind built to 14-17 knots for the second race giving the sailors a full range of wind conditions to complete the regatta. Racing was hotly contested for the final standings and the fleet was very close from front to back. Racers got some variety today with trapezoid courses.  It was a great concluding day for a highly talented group of junior sailors from all over the United States.

            The Race Committee under the direction of PRO Spyder Fortier did a great job completing the full 10-race schedule with the excellent courses throughout. The sailors appreciated the excellent hospitality of the New Bedford Yacht Club.

            In the U.S.Junior Singlehanded (Smythe Trophy) Championship competition Patrick Curran (Riverton Yacht Club) finished in first place with at total of 28.00 points; Sean Kelly (San Francisco Yacht Club) came in second with a total of 31.00 points; and Michael Easton (MIT Nautical Association) finished in third place with a total of 47.00 points.

At the award’s ceremony immediately following the conclusion of the races, Mary Kavanaugh, event chair commented on the outstanding job that the volunteers from New Bedford Yacht Club had done; recognized the national judges; thank the race committee for all their efforts; and congratulated the junior sailors on their achievement of competing in this event.

Both events are sponsored by Vanguard Sailboats. As a longtime sponsor of US SAILING Championships, Vanguard Sailboats provides brand new boats for the event, ensuring that the sailors can enjoy the competition in high-quality equipment.