Two regattas in one. 23 boats racing in the first event that got nine races off in 2 days in 10-15 knots. 25 boats racing in the second event that started with only one race in 19-23 knots with a very bumpy sea state. Next day was a blowout as the front passed through but we wrapped up the final day with three beautiful races in a puffy/shifty 8-12 knots and flat water, great racing with lots of lead changes.

Coconut Grove Sails Invitational (Jan 14-15, 23 boats, 9 races)

1. Bob Hodges (Mandeville, LA DNA-Saarberg-Glaser)
2. Jeremy Herrin (Sarasota, FL OH Design-Hall-Brewin)
3. Woody Cope (Tampa, FL Nikita-Fiberfoam-Glaser)

Intergalactic (25 boats, 4 races, Jan 15-17)

1. Bob Hodges (see above)
2. Ken Marshack (Bellingham, WA, DNA-Fiberfoam-Landenberger)
3. Jeremy Herrin (see above)

Next event in the Florida winter series is the St. Pete NOOD in mid February followed by RONSTAN Midwinters at Davis Island Yacht Club in late February followed by the Admirals Cup at Gulfport Yacht Club in late March. Good training for the upcoming North Americans in North Carolina in mid June that already has 42 boats pre-registered.