It was a successful week for the team on Daredevil. This was my first time helming a Melges 24 in over 2 years and it took a couple races to shake off the cobwebs but by Race three I was feeling pretty good. The team came together well and stayed focused on improving every race. USA 659 had good speed despite using a 2nd hand Quantum main that was over a year old. I was happy to see the Quantum Sail last so long and still delivery good performance and shape. We did have a new Jib and running Asail. The mast and sails fit together well and we were well sorted after one day of tunning. This was key because on the short courses you needed to have your head out of the boat or you were going to miss something. We are not heading to the worlds which would of been fun and I think we could keep improving on our results there. Instead the boat will head back to the midwest and sail in 4 events in and around the great lakes. We will wrap up with the US National Championships in Lake Geneva. The goal of this event was to set a good starting piont for reaching the end goal of winning the US National Championship. We have a lot of work to do to sail in the top 5 but I think it is possible. Thanks to the crew of Arthur Anosov and Dave Jochum for the hard work and effort. Most of all thanks to owner Tim Anto for making the whole event possible.
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