I would like to thank the MSSF for financially supporting my recent trip to Jensen Beach, Florida to compete in the 2021 c420 Midwinter Championship. It was an absolutely amazing experience, and I had so much fun. I was able to sail in remarkably different conditions from those of light, shifty Newport. In addition, thanks to my skipper, Morgan Pinckney, I got to meet some of the top sailors of the fleet, which was very exciting.
This was a three day event with the goal of 12 races. However due to complications with lightning storms, we were only able to get in 8 races with one being a drop. We sailed in a variety of conditions, ranging from light in the early morning to 20+ knots by the afternoons. While my skipper and I struggled a little to figure out the course venue and balance risk vs. reward, we were able to pull a 11th out of the 98 boats racing because of our consistency.
Overall, this was a wonderful learning experience that I am incredibly grateful for, and it would not have been possible without the support of MSSF! Thank you!