RYE, N.Y. (June 20, 2014) – The final day of racing at the U.S.
Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship shaped up to be an exciting
conclusion, as Thursday’s leaders, Lucy and Sally Wilmot (Orinda,
Calif.), had a one point lead heading into Friday. The regatta’s most consistent duo pulled away from a competitive field of 41 teams to capture the Ida Lewis Trophy. This year’s U.S. Junior Women’s Doublehanded Championship was hosted
by the American Yacht Club in Rye, N.Y. for three days of racing in the
Club 420. Teams were greeted with sunny skies over Western Long Island
Sound and breezes ranged from 9 to 15 knots, mostly out of the
Northwest.
Team Wilmot placed second in Race 9 and 10 to seal the win. Placing
second overall was Alie and Liza Toppa (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.). The
Toppas were the overall leaders through Wednesday’s four races. The
hottest team over the past two days was Cassie Obel (Marina del Rey,
Calif.) and Annika Garrett (Culver City, Calif.). They finished third
overall, but won four of the final six races.
Lucy and Sally were exceptionally excited about the win, especially
considering it was their first regatta sailing together. “We were able
to start working together better and I think it helped a lot that we
both had experience as skipper,” said Sally.
The Wilmots plan on competing in San Diego for the Club 420 National
Championships and are also looking forward to training in the
International 420.
“The camaraderie with the other sailors here is outstanding,” said
Lucy. “There were so many volunteers and they took great care of us. It
is truly unlike any other event.”
Top 5: Final Standings
1. Lucy Wilmot / Sally Wilmot: 1-[10/rdg*]-2-3-2-5-1-6-2-2- ; 24
2. Alie Toppa / Liza Toppa: 2-4-1-1-[12]-3-4-9-3-7- ; 34
3. Cassie Obel / Annika Garrett: 10-9-[37]-10-1-1-2-7-1-1- ; 42
4. Rebecca McElvain / Mercedes McPhee: 7-3-5-7-8-6-6-[14]-7-10- ; 59
5. Elizabeth Mignon / Amelia Hardy: 11-16-4-2-7-[18]-9-3-10-4- ; 66
1. Lucy Wilmot / Sally Wilmot: 1-[10/rdg*]-2-3-2-5-1-6-2-2- ; 24
2. Alie Toppa / Liza Toppa: 2-4-1-1-[12]-3-4-9-3-7- ; 34
3. Cassie Obel / Annika Garrett: 10-9-[37]-10-1-1-2-7-1-1- ; 42
4. Rebecca McElvain / Mercedes McPhee: 7-3-5-7-8-6-6-[14]-7-10- ; 59
5. Elizabeth Mignon / Amelia Hardy: 11-16-4-2-7-[18]-9-3-10-4- ; 66
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