Qualifying at Lightning North Americans

Point Abino, ONT (August 12, 2019) – The opening day of the Lightning North American Championships at the Buffalo Canoe Club saw 72 boats split into qualifying divisions and complete three races.

John and Mandy Newell (Rochester, NY) sailing with Owen MacDonald are in the lead with 6 pts. “Clear lanes were key today,” explained Newell. “We minimized risk and were conservative on the starting line. Boat speed was important and we worked hard to keep the heel angle correct. The right side paid off!”

One more qualifying race is scheduled for tomorrow, after which the fleet is split into the Championship and President’s Cup Divisions for three more days of racing.

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Day One Results (Top 10 of 72; 3 races, 1 discard)
1. John Newell / Owen MacDonald / Mandy Newell , USA – -1 -1 -4 ; 6
2. Larry MacDonald / Joy MacDonald / Julianne MacDonald , CAN – -1 -5 -1 ; 7
3. Bob Martin / Steve Hunt / Diego Escobar , USA – 6 -1 -1 ; 8
4. James Crane / Brenda Crane / Brian Hayes, Jr. , USA – 3 -2 -3 ; 8
5. David Starck / Jody Lutz / Dylan Farrell , USA – 4 -3 -2 ; 9
6. Ched Proctor / Samuel Blouin / Monica Morgan , USA – 1 -4 -5 ; 10
7. Brian Taboada / Chris Schon / Steve Hayden , USA – -7 -3 -1 ; 11
8. Todd Wake / Douglas Wake / Neal Fowler , USA – -4 -4 -3 ; 11
9. Tom Starck / Kathryn Moloney / Lauren Jones , USA – -4 -1 -7 ; 12
10. Tim Scanlon / Sam Williams / Bernie Roesler , USA – -10 -5 -2 ; 17

Source: ILCA