Patin Wins JY15 North American Championship

Paul-Jon Patin and his crew, Felicity Ryan, won the 2013 JY15 North American Championship, which was hosted by the Stamford Yacht Club in Stamford, Connecticut over the weekend of October 25-27, 2013. Patin (Sayville YC, Blue Point, New York) topped the fleet of 23 boats from Connecticut, New York, Michigan and South Carolina. After 12 races, with one throw-out allowed, Patin had 22 points. Patin previously won the regatta in 2011 when it was hosted by Breakwater YC in Sag Harbor, New York.

Elaine Parshall and Mark Webber from Breakwater YC finished second with 36 points. The husband and wife team of Bill and Julie Nightingale, also from Breakwater YC, finished third with 54 points. Will Monts and Walter Gnann of South Carolina Yacht Club took the top junior honors. Full results

The event was sponsored by Nickels Boat Works; Cisco Brewers; and the Dinghy Locker.

Photo: Rick Bannerot