Sail Team ‘Murrica was named the winner of Shields Summer Racing – Series One on June 21st, after the fleet split even points on the second day of racing.

‘Murrica, Denito Syndicate Racing (DSR) and Sopwith Camel Racing (SCR) each added 4 points to their Day One results. In the end, ‘Murrica’s 5 series points were enough to hold off SCR (6 pts) and DSR (7 pts) for the first win of the summer.

Race One was a single windward/leeward race of ~3.0 miles, with spinnakers, and some controversy. DSR was called over early by SCR, a decision that was later overturned by the committee, which gave DSR a 1st place, ‘Murrica a 2nd, and SCR a 3rd. 

Race Two took the boats on 2 laps and 2 spinnaker sets, for about 6.0 miles roundtrip. Race Two’s start was a clean one and Sopwith Camel Racing led wire-to-wire for the win, followed by Sail Team ‘Murrica in 2nd and Denito Syndicate Racing in 3rd. 

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June 21 racing crews:
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Denito Syndicate Racing, sailing Isabelle

Dennis Trombley (S), Chris Hill, Gwynn Markel, David Woerner
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Sail Team ‘Murrica, sailing Karen

Mike Fratantoro (S), Tatiana Misares, Abel Olivieri, Estela Tejidor
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Sopwith Camel Racing, sailing Dark Horse

Charlie Abbott (S), Matt Kamlet, Donnie Little
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Shields Summer Racing Series-One
Final Series Points:

1. Sail Team ‘Murrica: 5 pts (1+2+2)
2. Sopwith Camel Racing: 6 pts (2+3+1)
3. Denito Syndicate Racing: 7 pts (3+1+3)
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Next Race:

The next scheduled race day is Saturday June 28th at 11:00 am. All three teams will begin Series Two points at zero.