Sailors’ skills shine at record-setting ‘Martin Regatta’
Staff Writer
Harper Case prepares his sailboat for the Steve Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
Photo by Kaila Jones
It was a perfect day for sailing as a record 62 sailboats and 83 sailors from seven clubs competed in the Youth Sailing Foundation’s recent sixth annual Steve Martin Memorial Regatta – the largest sailboat regatta in the city’s 100-year history.
Meets took place along both sides of the Indian River Lagoon, with competitors cheered on by spectators along the waterfront areas and the bridge.
YSF’s Vero Beach Varsity Sailing team, manning six brand new 420’s showed off their skills, taking 1st through 6th place out of 21 boats competing. Others made the podium in the Open Bic class and Opti Silver fleet.
Afterward, members of the Kiwanis Club of Vero-Treasure Coast cooked and served hamburgers and hotdogs to competitors and parents, followed by an awards ceremony.
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Photos by: Kaila Jones
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Harper Case prepares his sailboat for the Steve Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
Kai Cote races in the Steve Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
Spectators watch sail boats race during the Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
Caroline Locke, one of the top 4 sail boats awarded at the Steve Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019 takes the lead during the race. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
Seamus Moylan races in the Steve Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
Jeff Williams and Dida Hagan
Tyler D’ Amato, Brooke Biby and Gia Rivers
Seamus Moylan races in the Steve Martin Memorial Regatta April 7, 2019. Hosted by the Youth Sailing Foundation of Indian River County, the memorial, dedicated to an instructor and supporter of YSF, brought out more than 50 sailing teams. [Kaila Jones/ 32963]
