The Star boat is often seen as one of the finest, most challenging classes to compete in. It requires dedication and hard work to be successful. This weekend, 26 sailors made their way out to the Pacific for the Star Western Hemisphere Championship, where a handful of sailors proved just how dedicated they really were.
By the end of day three, the majority of the top five sailors on the scoresheet were already determined. On the final day, day four, the order barely budged. Carl Buchan, sailing with his son Jamie Buchan, won the last race and the series overall. Following in second was Brian Ledbetter sailing with Magnus Liljedahl. In third place was Eric Doyle sailing with Payson Infelise.
It’s been a slow start for the Star Western Hemisphere Championship as unfavorable conditions swept through San Diego on Wednesday, postponing the start of the regatta due to high wind and seas. On Thursday, twenty-six sailors launched their vessels and eagerly headed out past Point Loma to the ocean venue ready to sail. However, the extremely light winds didn’t help pick up the pace.
The current overall standings show Carl and Jamie Buchan in first with 5 points, Allan Terhune and Ian Coleman in second with 7 points, and Ben Mitchell and Patrick Powell in third with 12 points.
Star sailing legend Carl Buchan has quite the extensive sailing background, proving his experience by standing in first place overall. Fellow Olympians John Dane and Brian Ledbetter did not stray too far behind, all making it in the top five on the scoresheet at the end of day two. However, their sailing resume and success didn’t stop them from facing the other intense competitors on the water.
The Bash is Back! Support our Catalina Outstation!
SDYC members and their guests are invited to join us on the SDYC Sail Wash Lawn on Sunday, May 26, 2019 for burgers, hot dogs, salads, desserts, music, games and a silent auction raffle.
Bring your own cooler, rafflet tickets are $5/ea)
$20/adult
$10/teen 11-18
$5/kids 10 and under
Tickets and entrance costs can be charged to your member account, reserve online. Non-SDYC members are welcome to attend.
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Buffalo Beach Bash needs to borrow your code flags for festive decorations. We will take good care and promptly return them. For each set of code flags loaned, we will serve you a beer at the Bash. Contact Michael O'Connell to arrange pick up.