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2025 Star North American Championship at Pass Christian Yacht Club - Day 2

by ISCYRA 11 Apr 11:26 BST April 8-12, 2025

An early sea breeze and steadily building conditions set the stage for two dynamic races on Day Two of the 2025 Star North American Championship, hosted by the Pass Christian Yacht Club. With 21 teams battling it out in the Gulf of Mexico, the racecourse delivered a fresh test of tactics and boat speed under increasingly lively conditions.

Race 3 got underway right on schedule at 12:35 p.m., with a 1.2nm upwind leg opened in 7–9 knots from 210, but pressure continued to build throughout the race, reaching 11–13 knots by the time the fleet approached the leeward gate. A course change was signaled at the gate, with the top mark moved to 220°. Jack Jennings and Pedro Trouche showed great form to take the win, followed by George Szabo and Guy Avellon in second, and Scott Barnard with Kilian Weise in third.

Race 4 followed shortly after, sailed on a longer 1.5nm course set at 225°. With the wind ranging from 12–15 knots and oscillating between 205° and 225°, teams faced a more complex tactical challenge. The left phase dominated on the first beat, at the gate another course change followed, this time shifting the axis to 215° as the breeze continued to build. Eric Doyle and Payson Infelise claimed the win in commanding style, ahead of the consistent Barnard/Weise duo in second, and Paul Cayard with Luke Lawrence in third.

After four races, the provisional overall standings are beginning to take shape.

Provisional Results after Day 2: (top three, 4 races)

1. George Szabo / Guy Avellon
2. Jack Jennings / Pedro Trouche
3. Scott Barnard / Kilian Weise

With two more days of racing scheduled and more favorable breeze in the forecast, the battle for the 2025 North American title is heating up. Racing continues tomorrow, with another two races in Pass Christian, Mississippi.

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