JENNINGS AND TRINTER CROWNED 2026 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONS IN TAMPA

Five wins in eight races secure the title for the American duo, ahead of John Loe and Shane Zwingelberg and George Szabo and Guy Avellon.

Tampa, Florida (October 30, 2026) – Jack Jennings and Phil Trinter (USA) are the 2026 Star North American Champions. After leading the championship from the opening race, the American duo sealed the title with an impressive five victories in eight races, finishing with just 10 net points with a race to spare.

The final day brought two more races in a northerly breeze of 10–12 knots, with the competition for the remaining podium positions going down to the wire.

Jennings and Trinter added a second place in Race 7 before sitting out the final race, having already secured the championship. Behind them, John Loe and Shane Zwingelberg (USA) delivered a strong finish, winning Race 7 and taking third in Race 8 to claim the silver medal with 18 points.

George Szabo and Guy Avellon (USA) completed the podium with 21 points after finishing sixth and second in today's races, recovering from an earlier DNC to secure bronze.

JENNINGS AND TRINTER HOLD THE LEAD AS RACING INTENSIFIES ON DAY 3 OF THE 2026 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Two more races completed in lighter conditions in Tampa Bay, with George Szabo and Guy Avellon claiming their first race win and moving up to second overall

Tampa, Florida (October 29, 2026) – The 2026 Star North American Championship reached its third day of racing with another two races completed in Tampa Bay, where lighter winds and incredibly close competition brought new challenges and some changes to the provisional standings.

After two days of strong northerly breeze, conditions were slightly calmer today, with winds ranging from 10 to 15 knots from the North/Northeast. The Race Committee completed two windward-leeward races, with the fleet remaining remarkably compact throughout the day. At times, all boats rounded the marks within just two minutes of one another, highlighting the intensity of the competition and the remarkably even pace across the fleet.

FOUR RACES, FOUR WINS: JENNINGS AND TRINTER DOMINATE DAY 2 OF THE 2026 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Another spectacular day of racing in Tampa Bay, with strong northerly winds and tight battles throughout the fleet. John Loe and Shane Zwingelberg hold second place, while Jim Buckingham and Brad Nichol move into third.

Tampa, Florida (October 28, 2026) – Four races, four wins. Jack Jennings and Phil Trinter (USA) continued their impressive run at the 2026 Star North American Championship, adding two more victories to their perfect scorecard on another spectacular day of racing in Tampa Bay.

The fleet enjoyed excellent conditions for the second consecutive day, with a steady northerly breeze of 17–19 knots and gusts reaching 20–22 knots. Two double-triangle races were completed, delivering fast, exciting sailing and incredibly close competition, particularly among the leading three or four boats.

JACK JENNINGS AND PHIL TRINTER TAKE THE EARLY LEAD AT THE 2026 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

JACK JENNINGS AND PHIL TRINTER TAKE THE EARLY LEAD AT THE 2026 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Two race wins give the American duo a perfect start as the fleet enjoys strong northerly winds on the opening day

Tampa, Florida (October 27, 2026) – The 2026 Star North American Championship got off to an exciting start today, with two races completed in excellent conditions and Jack Jennings and Phil Trinter (USA) delivering a flawless performance to take the early lead.

A steady northerly breeze of 15–18 knots provided consistent racing conditions throughout the day, allowing the Race Committee to complete two races, each lasting approximately one hour. The breeze strengthened toward the end of the second race, with gusts reaching around 20 knots on the final leg, giving the sailors an energetic finish to the opening day.

DIYC Will Welcome Star North Americans to Tampa, Florida in October 2026

On behalf of the Officers, Board of Directors, a members of Davis Island Yacht Club, I am thrilled to welcome you to the Star Class North American Championship. We are excited about the opportunity to welcome the world's top Star class sailors to our club, located in beautiful Tampa, Florida.

DIYC is widely recognized as a premier sailing venue, with a longstanding tradition of hosting top-tier regattas. Our location offers easy access for international travelers, with Tampa International Airport just minutes away and Orlando's international hub a short drive to the north. Tampa Bay provides an ideal racing environment, and October offers sailors outstanding conditions - typically featuring steady breezes ranging from 10-18 knots, warm temperatres in the mid-70s (24-26 C), and mild, predicatable weather patterns. While occasional cold fronts may bring a brief wind shift, they tend to stabilize quickly, offering excellent and exciting racing conditions.

JACK JENNINGS AND PEDRO TROUCHE CROWNED 2025 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONS IN DRAMATIC FINALE

After four thrilling and challenging days of racing, Jack Jennings (USA) and Pedro Trouche (BRA) have been crowned the 2025 Star North American Champions in Pass Christian, Mississippi. The duo delivered a remarkably consistent performance across a variety of conditions to secure the title, holding off fierce competition from George Szabo and Guy Avellon (USA) and Paul Cayard with Luke Lawrence (USA) — the top three boats separated by just three points after seven completed races.

The final day on the Mississippi Sound delivered one last weather puzzle for the sailors and Race Committee. What began with a hint of northerly breeze quickly turned into a full-blown chess match with the wind – alternating between sea breeze and northerly puffs in a battle for dominance. In a span of just 45 minutes, the wind shifted from due north to 210°, backed to 140°, then suddenly roared in at 328°, before settling around 010°. The instability made race management incredibly complex – and the sailors had their hands full on the water.