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A-Class Catamaran North American Championships update

by Suzie Domagala 12 Apr 20:03 PDT 9-13 April, 2024
Mike Krantz (USA 007) capsizes on top of the weather mark in Race 1 - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships © Suzie Domagala

After two days of weather delay, the A-Class Catamaran North American Championships got off four races in a moderate 5-18 MPH with light chop and significant wind variations on the back end of a weather front.

The wind appeared to be dying in race 1, but then built again for a steady 15 - 18 MPH. Safety boats were busy, and all sailors were able to retrieve boats without incident. Each start was clean with only one individual recall on Race 1 and one on Race 3.

Mike Krantz (USA 007) capsizes on top of the weather mark in Race 1 - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Suzie Domagala
Mike Krantz (USA 007) capsizes on top of the weather mark in Race 1 - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Suzie Domagala

By the end of the day, strong current was seen with the back end of the front pushing tide out of the bay. While it was a "Chamber of Commerce Day" the puffs became "growlers" yielding to highly challenging racing and the racers showed incredible talent.

A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Tim Ludvigsen
A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Tim Ludvigsen
Richard Stevens (USA 294) finds his footing (or not) - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Tim Ludvigsen
Richard Stevens (USA 294) finds his footing (or not) - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Tim Ludvigsen
Richard Stevens (USA 294) finds his footing (or not) - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Tim Ludvigsen
Richard Stevens (USA 294) finds his footing (or not) - A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Tim Ludvigsen
Larry Woods, CAN 44 - 2024 A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Bud Schumann
Larry Woods, CAN 44 - 2024 A-Class Catamaran North American Championships - photo © Bud Schumann

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