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September 29, 2008

Dave Perry Wins 2008 US Match Racing Championship

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On the last day of the USMRC, the wind did not cooperate and the final results fell back to the completed double round robin.

1st Place Dave Perry

2nd Place Brian Angel

3rd Place Jon Singsen

 

Results

 

September 29, 2008

USMRC Day 3

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Early morning fog encased Oyster Bay harbor threatening a delay on the third day of the United States Match Racing Championships, hosted by Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club and sponsored by ROLEX, Dry Creek and Harken. But, as it gradually lifted, the competitors, in a still veiled West Harbor, continued the last 6 flights of their second round robin, finishing the round by late afternoon. Winds were between 5-10, easterly and some what variable. Dave Perry’s team (Pequot Yacht Club) was first and Brian Angel’s team (King Harbor Yacht Club) was second. Taylor Canfield (St. Thomas Yacht Club), Scott DeCurtis (King Harbor Yacht Club) and Jon Singsen (New York Yacht Club/Larchmont Yacht Club) were tied for the third and forth place slots.

 

The three-way tie was determined by the umpires imposing the rules for deciding such situations in a run-off race. The results of this tie-breaker moved Taylor into third place and Jon into fourth place, qualifying them for the semi-finals scheduled for that afternoon. Scott took a non-qualifying fifth place.

 

Race Committee was able to get off the first flight of the semi-finals, concluding the day at about 4:30, as competitors in this round must change boats after each flight.

 

Glenn Oliver, one of the umpires who officiated the tie-breaker said, “You can’t resolve ties until the end, and it looked like we were going to have a lot, based on the level of competition; close racing means ties. Three to four ties are unusual, but you go by the rule book and it all takes care of itself”.

 

Taylor Canfield who won a third place finish to compete in the semi-finals, commented,“ It all came down to our boat handling and the crew work; this made it all happen for us in the end”.

 

And, while Ned Jones ( John Loe’s team, Southern Yacht Club) won’t be competing further, he offered some comments on the regatta as it comes to a close,”I was very impressed with how Seawanhaka handled the very difficult format that this Championship requires, as it is under assault from weather, competitors and a variety of factors; the Race Committee made a very good decision to complete the two round robins, and go immediately into the semi-finals. In the end, cream rises to the top; and that’s what happened here”.

September 29, 2008

USMRC Day 2

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After a morning of soaking rain and strong easterly winds at 20-30 with gusts to 35 knots, the second day of the United States Match Racing Championship got underway just before noon. Hosted by Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, and sponsored by ROLEX, Dry Creek and Harken, the racing was once again staged in West Harbor, Oyster Bay. But, the flatter water advantage gave way to some rougher seas.

 

The day remained windy and very grey with occasionally light rain. Weather improved gradually until the late afternoon.

 

This was another long day, ending at 6:30p.m., as three flights from the first round-robin and 5 of the 11 flights of today’s second round-robin were completed.

 

Final results from the first round-robin have Dave Perry’s team (Pequot Yacht Club)  as the winner, in what is a remarkably competitive field. Cumulative scores after 5 of the 11 flights of the second round-robin have Brian Angel (King Harbor Yacht Club),  Scott DeCurtis (King Harbor Yacht Club) and Dave Perry sharing the top scores.

 

Tomorrow is forecasted to bring lighter, but variable winds. A few periods of showers are predicted, and some may be heavy, but likely not raining all day.

 

Asked about today’s racing, Brian Angel commented,” We had a tough start and lost the first two races, but we finished strong and won the last two races. We corrected our issues and we feel confident looking forward”. Brian added with great admiration, “I think Race Committee did an amazing job of getting in 8 races facing today’s conditions.”

 

Additional perspective was provided by U.S. Sailing Match Racing Chair and Umpire Bruce Cook, “We have had some very great sailing over the last two days. The events are going very well, and we intend to finish the second round-robin on Saturday and go into the semi-finals in the afternoon.”

September 29, 2008

USMRC Day 1

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The first day of the U.S. Match Racing Championship, hosted by Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club and sponsored by ROLEX, Dry Creek and Harken, got off to a fast and furious start this morning, as the wind built to 18-20 knots, gusting to 27, under heavy grey skies. The competition, anticipated to be close, was compelling. Racing was staged in West Harbor, Oyster Bay to take advantage of somewhat flatter water under the wind conditions.

 

The first round robin was not completed, and is expected to do so Friday morning. However, tomorrow’s weather is forecasted to bring heavy rain and stronger wind, all building tonight.

 

 The day ended at about 6 p.m. after nearly eight hours of racing and eight flights of the eleven scheduled were completed.

 

Today’s results favored Brian Angel and Dave Perry who ended with the same amount of points. “Flat water, shifty winds make for great match racing conditions”, said Dave Perry. He added, noting the unpredictable weather expected, “As a competitor, I take one race at a time, and just go racing”.