Saturday conditions were variable winds around 8 knots with gusts to 14 which were perfect conditions for the Optimist fleet. They completed four races and it was competitive and close throughout the day. The sailors were greeted by parents and volunteers after a long day on the water and KHYF hosted a BBQ featuring hamburgers and hot dogs donated by Manhattan Meats and a raffle that featured prizes donated by Spyder Surfboards, ET Surf, Dive N Surf, North Sails, West Coast Sailing, Lon Gundie, West Marine and McLaughlin. 

Sundays conditions were similar, but the wind started out of the south west gradually moving to typical prevailing winds out of the north west. The fleet started off a little feisty with two general recalls in the first race and then they settled in and were able to get three races in. After the seven races, Cooper Keeves from Del Rey Yacht Club prevailed and won first overall with four first place finishes. Katlia Sherman from California Yacht Club and William Stratton from Del Rey Yacht Club tied for 2nd in the standings with Gage Christopher from Alamitos Bay Yacht Club taking 4th. Local sailor, Alex Beggs, from King Harbor Yacht Club finished 5th overall and 2nd in Blue fleet (sailors ages 11-12 years old). Our other local sailors included Reese Lieser, finishing 3th overall and 2nd place girl in the standings, Joaquin DesRochers in his boat, Aquamarine, finished 16th overall. Tyler Burks finished 26th and Katie Akens finished 30th overall. 

A great time was had by all and our on the water race committee and judges were well fed with sandwiches donated by Mickey’s Deli. The smiles on our youth sailors faces after two long days on the water were priceless. If you’d like to learn more about yourh sailing at King Harbor Yacht Club, please visit khyf.org.

Championship Fleet Results: https://usoda.org/regatta/CwdCEGLcC0/results