Sam Ingham wins 2021 Thistle Nationals

Cleveland, OH (August 6, 2021) – After a lack of wind yesterday, Lake Erie delivered flat water and a strong, southerly breeze blowing off Rocky River for the final day at the 2021 Thistle US National Championship. The day also delivered excitement as Sam Ingham and his crew Jonathan Duffett and Tanya Cuprak overcame a nine point deficit to take the championship.

Defending champion Greg Griffin had been the leader since the qualifying stage, but stumbled hard today with a 9-33, opening the door for four teams to march past in the overall standings.

Racing was held on August 2-6.

Event information – Race details – Results

Final Results (Top 10 of 96; 10 races)
1. Samuel Ingham/ Jonathan Duffett/ Tanya Cuprak, 12-10-1-2-2-2-5; 34
2. Mike Ingham/ Dan Fien/ Delia Ingham, 1-8-1-5-17-6-1; 39
3. Ed Adams/ Neal Fowler/ Kira Munger, 1-20-7-3-1-3-4; 39
4. Brian Joyce/ Sean Joyce/ Braden Joyce, 2-1-5-28-5-1-9; 51
5. Greg Griffin/ Mark Reddaway/ Amy Thompson, 3-1-3-7-4-9-33; 60
6. Stu Fisher/ Matt Fisher/ Ryan Squires, 5-18-7-23-3-5-2; 63
7. Paul Abdullah/ Will Bomar/ Sarah Paisley, 7-6-16-31-9-4-6; 79
8. Jack Hunger/ Alex Whipple/ Max Lopez, 10-9-4-16-13-21-10; 83
9. Nicole Shedden/ Jesse Shedden/ Roy Ingham, 4-12-13-13-14-13-14; 83
10. Doug Kaukeinen/ Deirdre Santos-Kaukeinen/ Adam Gesner, 3-17-22-1-8-22-12; 85