Winter 2024 - 2025 Level 2 Race Series:
Team Chao Pescao J/105: SYC Chili Midwinters
Team Mymble J/99: BYC Chowder Races & BYC Midwinters
Team Chao Pescao J/105:
With a total of five races from November to March, the 2024-2025 SYC Chili Midwinter Series have just concluded, leaving behind a trail of thrilling races and some truly remarkable performances. Among them, our very own Club Team Chao Pescao, that competed as part of Modern Sailing Level 2 Development Racing Program. The team etched their name in the annals of this year's series, demonstrating a stunning growth in skills and competitiveness.
Starting the season as a solid mid-fleet contender with a 4th and two consecutive 5th place finishes in a fleet of 9 boats, the team demonstrated a relentless dedication to honing their tactics and boat handling. As the series progressed, Chao Pescao's consistency improved, and their understanding of the challenging conditions grew. This culminated in a breathtaking finale where Chao Pescao sailed to victory in the final two races of the series. This remarkable achievement propelled them to a well-deserved second place in the overall classification.
- article written by Paolo Juvara
This success is a testament to the hard work and passion of every member of Team Chao Pescao:
Captain Steve Kent - Coach
Can Tukasvul - Bow
Caevon Hekmaty - Mast / Pit
Guy Robbie - Pit (not pictured)
Andrei Lorionescu - Mast (Race 5)
Ben House - Trimmer
Dan Sagedin - Main
Paolo Juvara - Owner / Driver
Let's give a hearty congratulations to the entire Chao Pescao team for their outstanding performance. We look forward to seeing what they accomplish in future races and encourage everyone to come out and support them and our MSC race teams!
Team Mymble (J/99)
Team Mymble competed in eight races between November and March, combining the four-race Berkeley Midwinter Series with four BYC Chowders. Starting the season near the middle of a large and competitive fleet, we steadily advanced by absorbing Katie’s tactical guidance and sharpening our light-air boat handling skills. The smaller, lighter J/70s and Melges 24s frequently got the best of us, especially on corrected times. Yet, as the season progressed, our efforts yielded results, and we consistently out-sailed most of the larger boats. By the February Midwinter finale, we overtook our most formidable rival, the Santa Cruz 40 Quiver and left the entire J/105 fleet in our wake.
Building on a season of remarkable growth, this crew looks forward to competing in longer YRA races over the summer while Mymble trains a new Level 2 Development Race Team in the BYC Friday Beercans. Let's cheer on these amazing atheletes as they represent Modern Sailing's Level 2 Race Teams in the Spring Series.
Captain Katie Cornetta - Coach
Ernel Murati - Helm
Julie Kim - Main
Elizabeth Henderson - Pit (Nov/Dec)
Pam Perry - Jib Trim (Nov/Dec)/ Pit (Jan-Mar)
Olivier Rozay - Jib Trim (Jan-Mar)
Shiva Swaminathan Strickland - Spinnaker Trim
Stuart Strickland - Bow / Helm (Feb)
Lane Nelson - Bow (Feb)
- written by Stuart Strickland
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