Snipe Summer Series

Consistency pays in Snipe Summer Series

It was certainly a hot one for the Summer Series July 23-24th!  The sweltering heat did allow for a nice seabreeze to kick in both afternoons for 2 races each day in fine 5-8 knot conditions.  Seven Snipes were out on Saturday, including new member Arthur Blodgett prepping to leave for the Snipe Worlds in Portugal in a few weeks.  With crew Shira Golub, he posted two comfortable bullets on Saturday.  Unfortunately, he couldn't sail on Sunday, leaving the opportunity for Lisa & Alex Pline to sneak in for the Series win, followed by Mark Hillman/Marley Hillman in second and the Fadullon sisters, Izzy & Shalom in third.  

It was great to see so many women skippers (over half the fleet!) getting some practice in for the Women's Nationals coming up at SSA August 6-7th.  It was also great to see Mark & Marley Hillman in their new-to-them Snipe that will live between DC and Boston.

Thanks to PRO Luke Shingledecker and the great team of volunteers who ran excellent courses and had the wisdom to hold us on shore until the breeze filled in!