The sun was shining, sky was blue, we ran a race or two.
The water was warm, and skippers were here, too.
Times are tough, we are low on parts —
So here’s your sailing salute… on a scorecard!
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It was just another beautiful day at the San Diego Model Boat Pond for this year’s Region 8 ODOM Championship. Eleven competitors raced in near-perfect conditions. The wind was from the West, with oscillating gusts and shifts from NW & SW.
Top 5 Finishers – ODOM Region 8 Championship
- Jess A (Sail #56) – Net: 16
Smooth, steady, and fast—Jess sailed a near-perfect regatta. - Kerim (Sail #714) – Net: 19
Kept it clean, calm, and consistent for a well-earned second place. - Larry G (Sail #85) – Net: 29
Tactical and consistent—always near the top. - Gerry W (Sail #591) – Net: 46
Sailed strong with guts and grace, edging into the top tier. - Chris D (Sail #69) – Net: 50
Kept the pressure on—smart lines and consistent sailing paid off. - Tom W (Sail #19) – Net: 51
Sneaky starts and crisp mark roundings, quietly slipped past boats
Thank you – Dennis Rogers, Ben Reeve, Jess Atkinson, Chris Davidson, and all others who helped put together this regatta!