Rocky Mountain Snipe Championship

Longmont, CO, USA, September 26, 2021. September brought the Rocky Mountain Snipe Championship and World Qualifier to our little Union Reservoir in Longmont, Colorado. Thirty-two teams from around District II competed over three days in light and shifty mountain conditions.

There was a wide range of competition from 90-year old’s to 14-year old’s! Fun was had by all, enjoying the largest Snipe showing in Colorado since Snipe Nationals at Dillon Reservoir in 2007.

Three races were held on Friday, which brought the best winds ranging from 5-12 knots. The conditions were very challenging at times with shifts, gusts and lulls – keeping the teams on their toes. Garth and Peggy Fasano dominated the field with their effective roll-tacking skills.

Despite the lighter wind on Saturday, three more races were held. Teams honed in on their wind reading skills to catch the next puff coming over the lake. Keeping even tempered and waiting for the next opportunity is the only way to survive a grueling sail’s race! The top teams showed they were up for the challenge and were able to defend their positions well.

Early Sunday morning the wind forecast looked promising, but as soon as everyone was out on the water and ready to race, nothing was left. No races were held and all opted to head for shore for some lunch and a very delightful awards ceremony.

Thanks to everyone who helped to make this a memorable regatta in the middle of a dessert!

Amanda Kremer

	SAILORS	SAIL NUMBER	BOAT NAME	CLUB/ORG	NET	TOTAL	R1	R2	R3	R4	R5	R6
1	Garth Fasano Peggy Fasano	USA 31	None	NYYC / BMYC	12	18	2	[6]	1	3	1	5
2	Steve Tautz Delia Leonard	USA 25912W	None	Fleet 640 – Bow Mar	15	21	1	5	[6]	6	2	1
3	Blaine McCleskey Adrienne McCleskey	USA 29537	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	15	22	3	[7]	3	1	5	3
4	Ryan Schubert Amanda Kremer	USA 30391	Purple Haze	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	20	29	5	3	4	2	6	[9]
5	Doug McKnight Rosemary McKnight	USA 28464	None	Fleet 210 Rocky Mountain	29	39	[10]	4	2	5	8	10
6	Alexander Horne Henry Richter	USA 27626	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	32	45	[13]	13	10	4	3	2
7	Gene Soltero Laura Dahl O’Leary	USA 30777	Princess Soggy Bottom VIII	London Corinthian Sailing Club	37	70	8	1	13	[OCS – 33]	11	4
8	Robert Pincus Mike Ruwitch	USA 30618	Schu-Fly	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	43	59	7	[16]	8	9	7	12
9	Bruce Buchan Alanna Fernnandez	USA 29941	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	44	64	4	2	9	[20]	18	11
10	Brian Smith Brittany Smith	USA 30473	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	49	69	9	15	5	16	4	[20]
11	Dave Baker Peter Schiavoni	USA 29323	None	Fleet 640 – Bow Mar	51	70	11	9	16	7	[19]	8
12	Nikolai Woeger Fabian Woeger	USA 27400	Lobster Noodles	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	54	82	6	12	11	10	15	[28]
13	Bruce Miller	USA 28900	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	58	74	[16]	10	7	15	12	14
14	Mike Slouka Cody Gonzales	CZE 31188	None	Fleet 640 – Bow Mar	63	87	[24]	18	12	13	14	6
15	Martin Holmgren Sofie Holmgren	USA 28141	TBD	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	63	81	12	17	[18]	12	9	13
16	Kim Adam Daniel McBrearty	USA 25912B	Watery Tart	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	69	94	15	11	[25]	11	17	15
17	Peyton Lester Doug Moldawsky Cliff Lester	USA 27094	Irene	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	70	94	18	[24]	15	14	16	7
18	Carl Richter Yaga Richter	USA 25428	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	73	99	23	14	[26]	8	10	18
19	James MacKenzie Paul Acker	USA 29760	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	85	107	14	[22]	21	21	13	16
20	Adam Field Danielle Wilesky	USA 29255	Stiletto	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	91	118	[27]	8	23	18	23	19
21	Tyler Hendricks Suzi Wells	USA 27570	Firehaus	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	101	127	19	23	19	17	[26]	23
22	Richard Summers Chris Little	USA 30860	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	101	130	[29]	21	20	TLE – 22	21	17
23	Jim Stillson Katy Stillson	USA 29908	None	Snipe Fleet 001	111	139	25	20	17	TLE – 22	[28]	27
24	Alexander Blitz Hannah Hayes Nate Wilhelmi	USA 24638	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	113	141	[28]	26	22	19	20	26
25	Sonya Glasser Ariel Ropek	USA 28376	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	115	142	22	25	24	TLE – 22	[27]	22
26	Taylon Starr Mindy Michaels	USA 31157	Mork&Mindy	CSC	117	150	21	[OCS – 33]	27	TLE – 22	22	25
27	Eliot Payson	USA 31244	None	Fleet 640 – Bow Mar	124	157	17	27	14	[DNS – 33]	DNS – 33	DNS – 33
28	Isaac Vance Sam Hedin	USA 303	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	124	154	[30]	28	28	TLE – 22	25	21
29	Patrick Leahy Ardi Dushi	USA 30221	None	Fleet 309 – Iowa/Nebraska	130	163	31	29	[OCS – 33]	TLE – 22	24	24
30	Simon Day James Day	USA 31700	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	144	177	26	19	[DNS – 33]	DNS – 33	DNS – 33	DNS – 33
31	Marcus Ward Lorena Ward	USA 28449	None	Fleet 210 – Rocky Mountain	152	185	20	[DNF – 33]	DNS – 33	DNS – 33	DNS – 33	DNS – 33
32	Martha Young Akash Kalsekar	USA 28450	None	London Corinthian Sailing Club	154	187	[DNS – 33]	DNS – 33	DNS – 33	TLE – 22	DNF – 33	DNS – 33