Ratliffe, Merson Win 29er US Nationals

Published on June 30th, 2016

Newport, RI (June 30, 2016) – Patience was needed for the third and final day of the 29er US National Championship, as calm winds finally gave way to the sea breeze by early afternoon and 3 more races were held to complete the 10 race series.

With a 1-1-3 for the day, Ryan Ratliffe and Sam Merson (USA) climbed up from fourth yesterday to take the title. Greta and Kate Stewart (NZL) continued with consistent top-10 finishes to finish in 6th overall and top female boat.

Final Standings (Top 10 of 35; 10 races, 1 discard)
1. Ryan Ratliffe/Samuel Merson, USA, 5-2-[36/OCS]-4-5-5-2-1-1-3- ; 28
2. Christopher Williford/Catherine Mollerus, USA, 1-1-[36/OCS]-1-12-1-1-6-6-2- ; 31
3. Neil Marcellini/Ian Brill, USA, 6-3-2-[8]-2-3-6-7-3-1- ; 33
4. Ryan Wood/Andrew Wood, CAN, 2-5-[36/OCS]-2-7-2-3-2-4-7- ; 34
5. Peter Joslin/Jack Joslin, USA, 3-8-4-5-3-4-4-[16]-2-9- ; 42
6. Greta Stewart/Kate Stewart, NZL, [27]-7-1-3-1-9-8-8-5-4- ; 46
7. David Eastwood/Wells Drayton, USA, 7-12-3-13-[19]-8-11-3-7-6- ; 70
8. Teddy Nicolosi/Ian Barrows, ISV, 14-6-12-[19]-9-12-7-4-8-8- ; 80
9. Hannah Steadman/Gabby Rizika, USA, 12-9-7-14-4-[18]-9-9-16-5- ; 85
10. Galen Richardson/Louis Riel-Brockie, CAN, 11-10-11-11-6-[19]-5-10-13-15- ; 92

Full results are available at http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/12016#_newsroom