CAN-AM Challenge Regatta Hoe-down!

(Youngstown, NY)- J/Sailors gathered together in Youngstown, New York for the 2023 edition of the Can-Am Challenge and enjoyed an immensely light air regatta.. two races to be exact.  Nevertheless, there was plenty of camaraderie to be had ashore, thanks to the MOLSON ALE sponsorship for a few keggers of beer. 

The host- Youngstown Yacht Club- did everything possible to accommodate the sailors and to provide them with a pleasant experience, no matter what the weather Godz dished out for the weekend. 

The ten-boat J/70 class was won by Tim Finkle’s JUNIOR, with Justin Hays & Ben Zahradnik’s REVEILLE in second place and Greg Berti’s LIBERTI in third position. 

Doug Clarke’s MONEYPENNY won the J/111 one-design division on a triple tie-breaker at 4 pts each over Roeland Polet’s FOREIGN EXCHANGE. Third was Rick Lohr’s NIGHT OWL. 

The dozen-boat strong PHRF Divison saw Andrew Sharp’s J/92 SWITCH win on a tie-breaker over Mike Mincher’s J/35 POLE DANCER. For more CAN-AM Challenge Regatta sailing information