Write-Up

Viridian Firecracker Regatta and RS Aero Texas State Champs
Viridian Sailing Centre, Dallas, TX, USA
June 24/25

23 RS Aeros from six different clubs competed at the Firecracker Regatta Regatta at Viridian in Dallas, USA, in the RS Aero 5,7 and 9 rigs. Heat and 15-20 mph winds made for a challenging yet exciting event this year! 

Some of the less experienced racers were slowed down by capsizes from the strong gusts. Fastest sailer of the regatta was Hank Saurage from Pelican Club in Batton Rouge, Louisiana, who has competed in every Firecracker since this started in 2017, winning more than a few!

Second place was won by Eddie Lockney from the Corinthian Sailing club and our Viridian sailer, Long Ta, took third place. Long also won 2nd place in the RS Aero 5 division. Other Viridian winners were Stephen Coward (RS Aero 9-2nd) Magdalena Chavez (RS Aero 5- 3rd) and Rhodes Murphy (RS Aero 7-3rd).

Much thanks goes to Craig Haines for organizing the event, along with the help of many volunteers, including his lovely wife Linda, son Ryan, Magdalena and Joaquin Chavez, Emily Rhodes, Dacia Ta, Jen Dart, Jennifer Wilhelm, Carrie Hatfield, Joan Lucas, Missy Smith, and to our commodore, Rachel Coward, and our racing PRO, Jason Adams.

Summary by the Race Officer Jason Adams;

PHOTOS
Ryan Haines Photography for the full selextion
USA Gallery for larger photos

Results