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Dan Bornarth and crew on Black Jack won the All Sails Division, 2011 San Juan 21 North American Championship

Doyle Sailmakers was the dominant force in the 2011 San Juan 21 North American Championship held in Bridgeton, NC June 23-25. Only 5 boats out of the 21 boat fleet did not have at least a partial suit of sails developed and built by Doyle Inner Banks in Oriental, NC.

Hans Lassen and crew on Road Runner won the Working Sails Division, 2011 San Juan 21 North American Championship

The entire 9-boat All Sails Division was powered by Doyle sails as was the top 3 in the Working Sails Division. In addition to the local fleet stalwarts, 3 boats made the trek from Central Florida, 3 from Virginia, 2 from Lake Norman near Charlotte North Carolina, and 1 from South Carolina. One skipper and crew flew in from Seattle and sailed a chartered boat.

After a fine practice day on Thursday, racing commenced Friday morning in 12-15 knots of wind and bright sunshine, with the breeze building to 18 knots and gusting by the end of 4 great races. At the end of the day, there was a tie for first at 10 points and a tie for second at 15 points in the All Sails Division, with the Working Sails Fleet lined up in the more conventional manner.

After a fine Eastern Carolina pig-pickin’ dinner Friday night, anticipation was high for Saturday’s racing. Alas, the breeze had other plans and after trying for 3 ½ hours to set a fair course in a swirling and dying wind pattern, racing was called and the ties resolved on races completed.

Congratulations to Dan Bornarth and crew on Black Jack in the All Sails Division and Hans Lassen and crew on Road Runner in the Working Sails Division. Interestingly, Dan crewed with Hans last year to win the San Juan 21 Eastern Nationals in the Working Sails Division.

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The Lake Norman Yacht Club in Mooresville, NC held its Mid Winter Keelboat Regatta March 20 – 21. In a 14 boat San Juan 21 one design fleet, Doyle Sailmakers supplied the sails for the first 6 places. Hans Lassen, current North American Champion, with crew Randy Eakes made off with 1st place by an eight point margin in a weather shortened 3 race series. An opening race 3rd place followed by 2 bullets sealed the deal.

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The 2009 San Juan 21 Eastern Nationals hosted by San
Juan Fleet 8 and Blackbeard Sailing Club was held June 11-13, 2009. Doyle sails dominated the event, powering the top 3 boats in All Sails and the top 5 in Working Sails.

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At the 2009 Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD, Andy Caples won the Working Sails Division of the San Juan 21 Class with 4 firsts in 4 races. With a common start in a combined Class of 5 Working Sails boats and 10 Spinnaker boats, Andy’s actual finishes were 8, 4, 3, 3, beating Spinnaker boats in every race. Last year at this regatta, Andy was dead last. The difference – a year of practice, diligent study – and a new suit of Class Racing sails from Doyle. Let us get you up to speed!

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Complete Results for 2009 Sperry Top-Sider Seattle NOOD

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