Carl Buchan | Jamie Buchan | USA | ||
Brian Ledbetter | Magnus Liljedahl | USA | ||
Eric Doyle | Payson Infelise | USA |
Monday, May 20, 2019 | |
1300-1700 | Registration, Weigh-in, Measurement |
Tuesday, May 21, 2019 | |
0900-1600 | Registration, Weigh-in, Measurement |
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 | |
0730-0930 | Complimentary Sailors Breakfast |
0800-0900 | Late crew weigh-in |
0900 | Opening Ceremony/competitors meeting |
1200 first warning | 2 races |
After Racing | Keg at Hoist |
1730-1930 | Hosted Beer, Wine, Smokehouse BBQ |
Non-sailor guests tickets = $24 | |
Thursday, May 23, 2019 | |
0700-0730 | Yoga in Jessop Room |
0730-0930 | Complimentary Sailors Breakfast |
1200 first warning | 2 races |
After Racing | Keg at Hoist |
1730-1930 | Hosted Beer, Wine, Hors d'oeuvres |
1830-1900 | Legends Talk |
Friday, May 24, 2019 | |
0730-0930 | Complimentary Sailors Breakfast |
1200 first warning | 2 races |
After Racing | Keg at Hoist |
1730-1930 | Hosted Beer, Wine, Hors d'oeuvres |
Saturday, May 25, 2019 | |
0700-0730 | Yoga in Jessop Room |
0730-0930 | Complimentary Sailors Breakfast |
1200 first warning | 2 races |
After Racing | Keg at Hoist |
After Racing | Hosted Beer, Wine, Hors d'oeuvres |
After Racing | Prize Giving |
The Star boat is often seen as one of the finest, most challenging classes to compete in. It requires dedication and hard work to be successful. This weekend, 26 sailors made their way out to the Pacific for the Star Western Hemisphere Championship, where a handful of sailors proved just how dedicated they really were.
By the end of day three, the majority of the top five sailors on the scoresheet were already determined. On the final day, day four, the order barely budged. Carl Buchan, sailing with his son Jamie Buchan, won the last race and the series overall. Following in second was Brian Ledbetter sailing with Magnus Liljedahl. In third place was Eric Doyle sailing with Payson Infelise.
First place finisher Carl Buchan commented on his success. “It was a hard fought series. The last couple of breaks went our way and being consistent was our main strategy. The first race today we took off after the start and then just couldn’t get out of our own way. The second race we needed to pass a couple of boats and thankfully we did. Both races had a lot more position changes today and the racing was really close.”
Read Full ArticleOne piece of advice that sailors can typically agree on is the more time spent on the water, the better you’ll do. While that may be true for the majority of sailors, Carl Buchan has been proving so far at the Star Western Hemisphere Championship that once you’re that good, you don’t need more time.
Overall, Buchan holds the top spot on the scoresheet after three more races today. Following in second by a mere one point is Eric Doyle and his crew Payson Infelise and Brian Ledbetter and his crew Magnus Liljedahl in third.
Read Full ArticleSan Diego, CA (May 23, 2019) It’s been a slow start for the Star Western Hemisphere Championship as unfavorable conditions swept through San Diego on Wednesday, postponing the start of the regatta due to high wind and seas. On Thursday, twenty-six sailors launched their vessels and eagerly headed out past Point Loma to the ocean venue ready to sail. However, the extremely light winds didn’t help pick up the pace.
The current overall standings show Carl and Jamie Buchan in first with 5 points, Allan Terhune and Ian Coleman in second with 7 points, and Ben Mitchell and Patrick Powell in third with 12 points.
Star sailing legend Carl Buchan has quite the extensive sailing background, proving his experience by standing in first place overall. Fellow Olympians John Dane and Brian Ledbetter did not stray too far behind, all making it in the top five on the scoresheet at the end of day two. However, their sailing resume and success didn’t stop them from facing the other intense competitors on the water.
Read Full ArticleWhat sight is more beautiful than a cluster of Stars floating low in the sky over the Pacific Ocean... the Star boat that is. Sailors and spectators can enjoy the view of the International Star Class Western Hemisphere Championship from Wednesday, May 22 through Saturday, May 25. Nearly 30 Stars are headed to San Diego in less than a month and will be making their way southeast of Point Loma for a four-day series of ocean races.
Read Full ArticleCountry | Sail | Skipper | Crew |
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USA | 8203 | Brian Ledbetter | Magnus Liljedahl |
USA | 6560 | Kirsten Bergstrom | Joshua Siudyla |
CAN | 8324 | Bruce Long | Brett Wilson |
USA | 8448 | Carl Buchan | Jamie Buchan |
USA | 8129 | George Szabo | Guy Avellon |
USA | 8504 | Scott Barnard | John von Schwarz |
USA | 7209 | Ian Trotter | John Rudderham |
USA | 8423 | Eric Doyle | Payson Infelise |
USA | 8484 | Larry Whipple | Rick Burgess |
USA | 8218 | Jim Buckingham | Craig Moss |
USA | 8520 | Andy Macdonald | Mark Strube |
USA | 8088 | Stephen Gould | Greg Sieck |
BAH | 8072 | Keith Dodson | Myles Pritchard |
USA | 8209 | Scott Hoffmann | Isao Toyama |
USA | 7294 | Charles Beek | Carroll McCallum |
CAN | 8271 | Allan Cullen | Dave Martin |
USA | 8083 | Derek DeCouteau | Jamie Stewart |
USA | 8466 | Paul Cayard | Dillon Moyer |
USA | 7710 | Aaron Smith | Tim Ostrander |
USA | 8522 | Allan Terhune | Ian Coleman |
USA | 8162 | Chuck Driscoll | Jim Oberg |
USA | 7985 | Chas Beek | Roberto Ayala |
USA | 8536 | Kevin McNeil | Porter Kavle |
USA | 8184 | David Branch | Jack Neururer |
USA | 8250 | Ben Mitchell | Patrick Powell |
USA | 8275 | Nick Madigan | David Wood |
USA | 8230 | John Dane III | Tim Ray |