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J/70 Corinthian US National Championship at Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May - Overall

by Julie & Christopher Howell 9 Sep 2024 01:00 BST September 6-8, 2024

26-year-old Edward Gary and his Ayacucho team sailed consistently across the eight race series to earn their first J/70 title. In true Corinthian spirit, Gary assembled a roster with a major friends and family component: Travis Carlisle, College Sailing teammate Brendan Read, and Brendan's father Brad Read.

"Feels great!" said Gary. "I've sailed J/70s for a long time, but this is actually only my third regatta driving one."

The team was supported by a large group of loved ones. "It's a whole family affair. I travel with my dad. My mom and sister usually come too. Brendan's mom and Travis's girlfriend are here as well - We had about 11 people cheering us on. I've sailed with Travis and Brendan for years."

"Many of the top teams here usually sail with professionals, so you knew the game was on," said Gary. "We had no race wins. Consistency was the key for us."

The Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May went above and beyond to host one of the J/70 Class's cornerstone events, supported by a dedicated army of volunteers and daily social events. The Atlantic Ocean race course served up a mix of wind conditions and beautiful rolling waves.

The J/70 Class continues to promote Corinthian all-amateur sailing, both globally and locally, with another successful J/70 Corinthian National Championship. Next year, the J/70 Corinthian World Championship will come to America; mark your calendars for Marblehead, Massachusetts, from September 22-28, 2025.

Photos from Hannah Lee Noll at gallery.hannahleenoll.com/j70-corinthian-nats-2024

Overall Results:

PosBowSail NoYacht NameOwner/SkipperRRRRRRRRPts
111  USA 2AyacuchoEdward Gary3322252719
27  USA 34Casting CouchCate Muller‑Terhune1417734121
39  USA 27DerechoJim Golden2538171221
449  USA 49SavasanaBrian Keane6161513623
524  USA 380RelentlessScott Foxman72461195538
610  USA 313FMTod Sackett156512487446
757  USA 157SpringDavid Franzel1091043291347
817  USA 343Truckin'Alex Meleney487515413950
91  USA 1157McFlySean O'Brien147998661156
1023  USA 900Mini MaxZachary York9141410101517375
116  USA 6Hillman Capital ManagementMark Hillman517811920181482
1226  Usa 38GoofyfootJohn Wilsey81116192318111093
1329  USA 189Hey JudeJack Lord121213161310201894
1421  USA 1521ProgressPaul Green112015206RET81797
1512  USA 220PhoenixPeter Firey1315211317111222102
163  USA 551USA 551John Gochberg221311322191916103
174  USA 56WickedArthur Edwards1724201812161012105
1828  USA 648Another White LieChip Rapp23181714SCP13158108
192  233die BeatmachineRoy Lamphier1916191514122315110
2027  USA 819CarlosTom Lord1610122219221619114
218  USA 15CelerityJason & Donna Aulds2122182321171420133
2230  USA 594JayBobMichael McGuckin2423241720142121140
2316  USA 386ThundercrackRick Hanson20192221162124DNF143
245  CAN 5000UPAndrew Leeksma1821232424DNF2223155

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