July 24th was the final day of the 29er North American Open, wrapping up four days of strong competition between 69 boats from 10 countries. Competitors were competing for the North American, United States and Canadian Championships. SDYC's Zach Malcolm finished 4th in the North American Championship, and 1st in the United States Championship, crewing for Max Brill. The wind did not cooperate today, providing us with very shifty, light conditions. The gold fleet was only able to complete one race, with the silver fleet not completing any.
The winners of the United States Championship are Max Brill and Zach Malcolm from San Diego, CA. In second is Jacob Rosenberg and Rhodes Garner of Huntington Beach, CA, and in third is Sean Brennan and Pere Puig of Miami, FL.
For the Canadian Championship, Lloyd Lyall and Andrew Moreno of Vancouver, BC take home gold. In second is Rachel Spinelli and Ian Woodbury of Maple Ridge, BC and in third is Ryan Wood and Andrew Wood of West Vancouver, BC.
The overall winners, top youth boat, and this year’s North American champions, are Kurt Hansen and Harry Morton of Australia. The top female boat and second place finishers are Carla Munte and Marta Munte of Spain. In third, and also our Canadian Champions, are Lloyd Lyall and Andrew Moreno.
Winners of the silver fleet are Gilles Munro and Daniel Harris (GBR), followed by James Grummett and Daniel Budden (GBR) in second, with Ed Connellan and Matthew Rhodes (GBR) in third.
The 29er World Championship officially begins on Saturday, July 26th. The opening ceremony and a practice race are scheduled for Sunday, July 27th and the qualifying series is scheduled to begin Monday, July 28th. Over 100 boats from 14 countries will be competing.
Congratulations!
Courtesy of http://www.cork.org/news/final-day-of-29er-north-american-open/.