ILCA Sunshine Open
April 20-21, 2024
We had very shifty conditions and not much sunshine for SSA’s annual spring invitational, sponsored by ILCA Fleet 10 and Annapolis Sail Works. 36 competitors made it to the starting line (evenly split between two fleets) and made the most of the on and off breeze. Special thanks for the RC work by Joe Friebele, Peter Rich, Greg Cukor and all of the volunteers at SSA.
On the first day we pushed to get 4 races in the ILCA 7 Fleet and 3 races in the ILCA 6 Fleet. The two fleets came together for a complicated start to race 4 (ILCA 7) and finish to race 3 (ILCA 6). This moment created some confusion that eventually was resolved after a protest hearing on Sunday. To make a long story short, it’s crucial to position the leeward gate far enough away from the start to avoid any possible meeting between fleets!
Thankfully, the breeze stayed long enough on Sunday and each fleet managed two additional races to wrap up the event.
Top Competitors:
ILCA 7 (18 boats)
1st, Eric Reitinger (9 points)
2nd, Luke Shingledecker (14 points)
3rd, Christopher Draper (23 points)
4th, David Waiting (23 points)
5th, James Jacob (28 points)
ILCA 6 (18 boats)
1st, Alders Kulynych-Irvin (13 points)
2nd, Conor Mastromarco (19 points)
3rd, Bob Tan (24 points)
4th, Katherine Martin (24 points)
5th, Patrick Modin (24 points)
See the full results of both fleets.
Looking ahead, these Spring/Summer Regattas are fast approaching…
May 5, 2024 - ILCA Spring Regatta @ Fishing Bay YC - RESULTS
May 25-26, 2024 - ILCA Fleet 10 Spring Series @ Severn Sailing Association
June 1, 2024 - 53rd Jack Efman Orange Coffee Pot Regatta @ Surf City YC (Surf City, NJ)
June 8-9, 2024 - ILCA Invitational @ Gibson Island Yacht Squadron
June 22-23, 2024 - FBYC Annual Junior Regatta @ Fishing Bay YC
See the full 2024 schedule online at ILCA-NA District 11.
Also check out the CBYRA Blue Book - High Point Series for D11 Sailors on the Chesapeake.
Hope to see you on the starting line!