Etchells NAs: Congrats to Scott Kaufman & Co. on their hard-fought win
SAN DIEGO – Saturday's last race was by far the most exciting of the event. Almost all races prior had a commanding leader, clearly out in front of the fleet. Alternatively, race eight had several leader changes throughout the five legs, increasing the anticipation among race competitors and spectators who were trying to predict the regatta winner. Scott Kaufman (USA 1198) placed second in race eight, but with 25 points total after three days of racing, he was named the 2017 Etchells North American Champion. Friday was Kaufman's best day out on the water with two bullets and one third place finish. Kaufman was sure to thank his crew of Jesse Kirkland, Alex Curtiss, and Austen Anderson for the team's success. –Emily Willhoft writing for the San Diego Yacht Club website. Full story.
Photo courtesy of Cynthia Sinclair Photography. More of Cynthia's nice Etchells NAs photos here.