April 2025 News
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.
HEAVY BREEZE SHAKES UP DAY THREE AT THE 2025 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Day Three of the 2025 Star North American Championship tested every ounce of skill, patience, and endurance from both the competitors and the Race Committee, as the fleet battled through wildly oscillating winds and punchy gusts out on the Gulf.
With a forecast promising breeze from the northwest around 320°, the Race Committee ventured 2.5 miles offshore only to find an unpredictable and unstable wind pattern. Directional shifts spanned as much as 60 degrees and velocity swung from a mere 5 knots up to gusts of 25 knots.
MOMENTUM BUILDS ON DAY TWO AT THE 2025 STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
An early sea breeze and steadily building conditions set the stage for two dynamic races on Day Two of the 2025 Star North American Championship, hosted by the Pass Christian Yacht Club. With 21 teams battling it out in the Gulf of Mexico, the racecourse delivered a fresh test of tactics and boat speed under increasingly lively conditions.
STRONG START FOR STAR NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 IN PASS CHRISTIAN, MISSISSIPPI
The 2025 Star North American Championship got underway yesterday in Pass Christian, Mississippi, with two solid races completed in challenging but steadily improving conditions. Hosted by the Pass Christian Yacht Club, the regatta welcomed 21 teams from the USA and Canada to the Gulf Coast for the first Continental Championship of the Star Class season.
Despite a forecast calling for light and unstable winds, the racecourse delivered better-than-expected conditions. By the time the Race Committee set the line, a manageable breeze had settled in, with conditions gradually stabilizing throughout the day.
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- The Pass Christian Sailing Foundation has agreed to donate $500 to the winner’s charity of choice!
- Dinner are included on Tuesday, Wednesday SHAGGY’s Bar & Grill, Thursday, and Saturday nights.
- Breakfast is included on race days 8:30am-10am
- Lunch/Sandwich Station set up from 9am-10am on race days for sailors & RC to pack a lunch for no additional fee.
- Free beer around the hoist after racing during protest time.
- Gorgeous awards and trophies.
-G&B Ropes will be giving either a mainsheet or jibsheet for the team placing 5th-10th Overall!