ILCAs dominate US Open Long Beach

The 2023 US Open Sailing Series Long Beach attracted 164 boats and boards in 10 classes, with racing held July 14-16 in Long Beach, CA. The event was held in conjunction with the ILCA North American Championship, with Robby Meek topping 37 competitors in the ILCA 7, Lillian winning the 65-boat ILCA 6 fleet, with Jason Folvig dominating 21 ILCA 4s.

Throughout the event, sailors and race officials battled fog and light air off of Belmont Pier. While Friday saw a late start due to fog, it was also the best day for wind, with a 10-12 knots breeze. Saturday and Sunday were lighter, staying below 10 knots.

Long Beach event details: https://raceoffice.usopen.ussailing.org/en/default/races/race/text/2023-long-beach-olympic-classes-regatta-en

2023 US Open Sailing Series
January 14-16: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 14-16: Miami, Florida
February 2-5: Clearwater, Florida
June 16-18: San Diego, California
July 14-16: Long Beach, California
August 11-13: San Francisco, California

Organized by US Sailing and host yacht clubs at venues in Florida and California, the 6-stage circuit has offered a domestic racing and training pathway for Olympic hopefuls in the US.