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 6 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 to Dennis Rogers, Ben Reeve, Jess Atkinson, Chris Davidson, and all others who helped put together this regatta—and to Bob Williams for serving up his legendary Pond Dogs that kept the fleet fueled and smiling between races!