A Fast Start to Racing!

This Monday we had 9 sailors representing Chatham Yacht Club at the West Dennis Invitational. It was a scorcher of the day with temperatures approaching the low 9os! We made sure to stay hydrated-- drinking water and gatorade between races. Some sailors even went for quick cool down swims between races! The wind was light and shifty. This made it especially hard to get off races. It was so light the Opti Championship line got off just three races! We were very proud of our Green fleet sailors who attended their very first regatta! Congrats to Clayton Kincaid and Jack Murphy! (See Jack posing here in his Opti for a shot between races).

The final placement of Chatham sailors was quite impressive. We had a sailor place in every division! Congrats to Jack Murphy, Ellen Fuller, Meg Sullivan, Julia Fuller, Courtney Bergh, and Sarah Fuller for placing in their respective divisions!

We should also take a moment to notice a very special honor given to one of our sailors. Meg Sullivan received a sportsmanship award! During a long race where she and another sailor (from Stage Harbor) were duking it out for the lead, Meg kept a great attitude! She ended up needing to complete a penalty turn close to the finish and did so with grace and her ever-present smile. We could not be more proud of Meg for the way she conducted herself on the water--a true competitor she still understands the most important part of sailing: having fun!

Cheers to a great start to the racing season! The Opti team eagerly awaits upcoming Stage Harbor Opti Regatta this Friday. Stay tuned for more racing updates!

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