10/03/2008	Charlie Van Voorhis of Fishers Island, NY had a 5 point lead on the second place team of Bill Widnall of Marblehead, MA, going into the 8th and final race. Van Voorhis attacked at the start and pushed the Widnall team to the back of the fleet on the first leg, and then kept him there for the duration to lock up the championship. Second place was still to be decided however with Penny Simmons from Bermuda having won race 6 and 7. David Rockefeller, representing Northeast Harbor ME, held on to his lead however to finish 1 point ahead of Simmons.
10/01/2008	Racing has been extremely competitive. In winds of 15 to 22 knots in the second race on Monday, the eleven teams from around the world experienced the afternoon delight of a breeze in the Olympic Circle on San Francisco Bay. Tuesday provided a bit lighter winds but just as intense of competition. The battle for the World Championship title is between last year’s champion, Charlie Van Voorhis of Fisher’s Island, NY, and nine time world champion Bill Widnall of Marblehead, MA. They have each won two races in the regatta so far and are tied at 8 points each. David Rockefeller, representing Northeast Harbor, ME, is in third with 12 points, easily within striking distance of the leaders. Four races remain as the competitors take a day of rest on Wednesday. Racing resumes on Thursday with the awards ceremony scheduled for Friday evening.
09/29/2008	The conditions were ideal for the first day of racing. Pictures are available at lyonsimaging.com
09/26/2008	The Sailing Instructions have been posted and are available here. www.sfyc.org
09/09/2008	Look for the Sailing Instructions to be posted within the next week. You will find them on the Regatta Calendar for the San Francisco Yacht Club at www.sfyc.org.
09/03/2008	Be sure to order your Regatta wear in advance so you will have it available at the regatta. Order it at www.sfiod.org.