After four days of champagne sailing on Corpus Christi Bay, Jim Sajdak has been crowned the 2025 U.S. Multihull Champion, etching his name on the prestigious Hobie Alter Cup for the first time.
Hosted by the Corpus Christi Yacht Club and raced in Formula Wave Class catamarans, this year’s championship brought together one of the largest fleets in recent memory, 86 competitors from across the country and beyond, for an exciting week of competitive, high-energy racing.
Sajdak’s path to victory was anything but simple. After finishing fifth in the qualifying series, he came roaring back in the Gold Fleet, winning three of the six final races to secure the overall title. The final day came down to the wire, with the top three sailors separated by just a single point going into the last race. Sajdak nailed the start and held his lead to the finish, clinching both the race and the championship.
In the Gold Fleet, Jim Sajdak secured first place with 17 points, followed by previous champion Mike Montague with 19 points and Wally Myers with 23 points. Teri McKenna, the top female competitor, finished fourth with 28 points, and Tyler Myers rounded out the top five with 31 points. In the Silver Fleet, Joshua Lockton dominated from the outset, finishing with 13 points and a commanding 17-point lead over Julio Caceres in second with 30 points, while John Williams placed third with 36 points. The Sportsmanship Award was presented to Andy Larson for his exceptional spirit, camaraderie, and contributions throughout the week.
Principal Race Officer Mark Foster and the race management team delivered an exceptional regatta across a variety of conditions, from light early breezes to classic Corpus Christi sea breezes later in the week. Competitors praised the event for its seamless execution, camaraderie, and the stunning Texas Gulf Coast venue.
This year’s championship also highlighted the Formula Wave Class’s commitment to grassroots growth. Each region had designated team leaders who organized and recruited sailors locally, fostering regional camaraderie and promoting sustained fleet development across the country.
“The reason behind the teams, based geographically, is that we all come to these big events and then go back home, and we recognize that local fleet building is just as important as these big events,” said Ben Wells of the Formula Wave Class. “We hope that by doing these social activities you get to know folks in your area a little bit better, strengthening existing friendships or creating new ones.”
The team initiative proved to be a hit throughout the week, adding an extra layer of fun and friendly competition. The top two teams for the Team Awards were separated by only five points, but it was Team Yellow (Amarillo) that ultimately took the win.
“It was an incredible week of racing,” added Sajdak. “The level of competition was intense from start to finish, and the hospitality from Corpus Christi Yacht Club and the Formula Wave Class made it a truly memorable experience. Looking through all my previous race archives and previous Multihull Championships over the years going back to the mid 80’s – I just want to encourage people to keep showing up and giving their best. Surround yourself with a great support group because its all about sailing with friends and sticking with it until it comes around.”
US Sailing extends a huge thank you to Corpus Christi Yacht Club and its teams, the Formula Wave Class, PRO Mark Foster, Chief Judge Shannon Bush, and our national partners Goslings Rum and Polar Seltzer for their continued support of the U.S. Championship series.
With its epic turnout and spirited racing, the 2025 U.S. Multihull Championship showcased the energy, inclusivity, and growth of multihull sailing nationwide.