High School Sailing - Fall Championship Regatta

November signals the end of the sailing season for most of us in the northeast, shorter and colder days make it hard for most to get out on the water - especially in a dinghy.  Our high school sailors lucked out on a weekend in November with temperatures touching 60 degrees with a moderate northeast breeze.  It was a great day for sailing. Competitors eagerly rigged their boats in the morning in preparation for the racing ahead - practicing their tacks and jibes as they headed out towards the racing area. Kids weren't the only ones having fun, parents were able to spectate on the water from our launch bringing them face to face with the action - a chance to see what High School Sailing is all about - fun!

Ben Israeli & Ryan Buccellato

Tom and Jerry - Harborfields High School

A few of the local schools were well represented including Harborfields, Oyster Bay and Cold Spring Harbor and Saint Anthony's.  Harborfields sailors Jerry Callan and Tom Pluchino grabbed top honors for the day with Ben Israeli and Ryan Buccellato coming in second place. After racing the competitors and parents stayed for dinner and awards. Stories were shared from the season as well as well as an award for most improved sailor during the fall season, awarded to Nick Manfredi.  After the awards ceremony a slide show was shown with the pictures of the days racing.

We look forward to seeing everyone back for the spring season!