The 2008 Sperry Top-Sider St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta was sailed in light air conditions. Father and son, Spike and Brad Boston both set records for most fleet wind at the St. Petersburg NOOD Regatta. Spike and his S2 7.9, Frequent Flyer, won his class and a fifth consecutive fleet title at the regatta. Brad sailed his Ultimate 20, Honour, to claim his fifth consecutive fleet title.
Brad, with six firsts and one second, finished 12 points ahead of rival sailor Jim Pearson of Wheatley, Ontario. Spike finished 3 points ahead of the Pawlowski family of New York and Florida. The top 4 finishers in the U20 and the top 5 finishers in the S2 class use Doyle Boston sails. Both Spike and Brad have several National titles between them and together. The family owns Doyle Boston Sailmakers in Point Edward, Ontario, Canada.
Congratulations to Damian Emery and his crew on Eclipse for winning the J/105 class. Justin Scott and his crew on Husker won the Viper 640 class.
Tags: J Boats, J/105, S2 7.9, Ultimate 20, Viper 640
